For children with dyslexia, confidence can be just as important as academic progress. When reading, writing or spelling feels more difficult than it does for their classmates, children may begin to question their abilities, even when they have plenty of strengths in...

When was the last time you unfolded a paper map before setting off on a journey? For many families, it may have been quite a while. Sat navs, smartphones and navigation apps have transformed the way we get around. We can type in a destination, press start and simply...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday life. From search engines and smartphones to writing assistants and educational platforms, AI is increasingly influencing how we find information, solve problems and learn new skills. For children and...

For adults, writing a to-do list can feel like a very ordinary part of everyday life. We might jot down jobs for the day, make a shopping list, plan what needs to be completed at work or write a few reminders before a busy weekend. For children, however, learning how...

Your child has spent an hour revising. They have read through their notes, highlighted important sentences and perhaps watched a video explaining the topic. By the end of the session, everything seems familiar. They feel reasonably confident that they know it. A few...

Learning does not always need to happen at a desk. Some of the most valuable opportunities for children to develop their vocabulary, knowledge and confidence can happen during ordinary family activities. A simple quiz night at home is a great example. Family quiz...

Many parents and carers worry that their child's writing skills seem to slip during the school holidays. Without regular lessons, handwriting can become untidy, vocabulary may not be used as often and children can lose confidence when faced with a blank page. The good...

Artificial intelligence has rapidly become one of the biggest talking points in education. In just a few years, tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini have become widely available, giving students instant access to explanations, summaries, quizzes...

It can be confusing for parents when a child can read a page of text fluently but struggles to spell even familiar words correctly. Many families assume that reading and spelling develop at the same pace, so when one skill appears much stronger than the other, it can...