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Activity Village Review

Activity Village is a website that offers lots of ways to help out with homework and education. What's more its a lot of fun too!

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Activity Village Review

Applying for University

UCAS is the organisation responsible for managing applications to full-time undergraduate courses in the UK. The UCAS application is a big step into the unknown for many young people, and it can seem like a daunting prospect for you as parents too, as you try to guide your son or daughter through th

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Applying for University

Applying for University Deadline

Applying for University - The UCAS Application Deadline. Make sure you don't miss the dealine for applying for your university course.

Books For Under 5s

I have thoroughly enjoyed reading every single one of the books on this list to my children. More importantly the children have had a lot of fun too!

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Books For Under 5s

Bullying

Bullying at school is a very common problem. Bullying does not just take the form of physical violence. Emotional bullying takes place in the form of name-calling, teasing and ignoring. Both forms of bullying can be equally terrifying for the victim often leading to depression, low self-esteem and p

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Bullying

Children's Friendships

Need some help with your children's friendships? Here are some thoughts and ideas on children's friendship issues from the viewpoint of children, parents, carers and teachers.

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Children's Friendships

Choosing a University

Choosing a university is one of the first major decisions our children make. With around twenty percent of students dropping out it is important to get the decision right. This article gives a number of tips for key points to consider.

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Choosing a University

Choosing a University - UCAS Extra

If your son or daughter has been unsuccessful with all five of their university choices, or if they've changed their mind and declined any offers they received then UCAS Extra could be the answer you are looking for.

Could This Solve Your Homework Problems?

Sand timers are used by many teachers to help children to concentrate in class. This article explains how an inexpensive sand timer could help you with any homework problems you might have.

Early Education Funding

The Government provides funding to allow all 3 to 5 year olds to attend free education. This article gives information on who is eligible and how the funding is paid.

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Early Education Funding

Further Education Funding

Is your child wishing to attend University? This article shows the funding available to full time students in the form of loans and government support.

Galore Park Text books

Galor Park textbooks use traditional, well-proven teaching methods. These books are ideal for Parents wishing to suplement school learning.

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Galore Park Text books

Getting Teenage Boys to Read

It is hard to encourage teenage boys to read. The biggest problem is finding the right type of books to inspire them. This article discusses the type of books that boys enjoy and also suggests a few authors.

Home Learning Worksheets

If your child needs a boost in a particular school subject then there are some excellent Home Learning Worksheets available. These cover the key areas of the national curriculum and have been developed for children from Year 1 all the way through to those taking GCSE exams. Find out more...

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Home Learning Worksheets

How to make maths cool for your kids without them noticing!

This article explains how you can incorporate Cool Maths into your daily routine, so that it helps your children improve their maths skills.

Junior Weekly

Do you have children aged between 7 and 14? Junior Weekly is a great way to help them develop a general knowledge of current affairs, environment, science or international news, health and important events. Find out more here.

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Junior Weekly

Language Exchange Holiday

Sending a child abroad on a Language Exchange Holiday is a great way to help your child learn a foreign language. A holiday can give a boost to their confidence and also improve their exam results. An added benefit is the opportunity to soak up a different culture and to gain an insight into how ch

Learning a Foreign Language

Learning a Foreign Language is a rewarding experience. Children are quick to learn if we start them at a young age. This article gives some tips on how to help your children to start learning another language.

Poor A Level Grades

When a child does not get the A level results they were expecting it may mean the loss of a job opportunity or missing a place at university. If your child receives disappointing A level grades then this article may help decide what is the best way forward for them.

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Poor A Level Grades

Reading Tips for Young Children

Watch this short video with top tips for getting your child ready to read. It covers a number of key points and will help to set any child on the road to being a happy reader.

School Refusal

School refusal is an anxiety disorder related to separation anxiety. . School refusal is highest in children between the ages of 5 -7 and 11-14 years old. School refusal is an international problem, with an estimated rate of 2.4 percent of all school-age children worldwide refusing to attend class

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School Refusal

Selecting the Right Schools for Your Children

Selecting schools is one of the most important things you will do as a parent. This article helps you to find the schools that are likely to suit your children the most. It also covers how to apply to your chosen schools.

Special Educational Needs

If your child has specific difficulties at school or is struggling in all areas of school life then they may have special educations needs. If this is the case then extra help and support is available to them to help them fulfill their potential at school. This article gives some useful tips on how

Starting School

Starting school is a big step in the life of any young child. In order to help your child settle in there are a number of things you can do in advance to make their first day easier for both of you.

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Starting School

Starting School Problems

Some children take to school like a duck to water. Others find the going a bit tougher. If you notice a change in your child that concerns you soon after they have started school or notice a specific problem then take a look at this article for ideas and suggestions.

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Starting School Problems

Teaching Children Life Saving Skills

St John Ambulance has teamed up with Wicked to offer on line resources for schools to teach first aid skills to pupils.

Technology set to transform the classroom

Parents believe technology will provide a better education for their children but it will be 2011 before all schools are using technology.

The Caldecott Foundation

The Caldecott Foundation is a charity helping vulnerable children. This article takes you through a typical day in the life of CEO Clive Lee

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The Caldecott Foundation

The National Curriculum

This article explains the National Curriculum guidelines that are followed by State Schools. It explains when your children wil be tested and the subjects they will study at each Key stage.

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The National Curriculum

Top 10 Homework Tips

For many parents homework is more of a nightmare than for the children. It can cause a great deal of friction within the house as parents struggle to get children to finish homework at a reasonable time. This article covers the sometimes painful lessons I have learnt and offers some tips on how to g

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Top 10 Homework Tips

Top Reading Tips For Children

Would you like your children to find reading fun, easy and enjoyable? Read our top reading tips from a primamry school teacher.

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