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Tips and advice for parents
Top Tips for October Half-Term Fun
MagiKats top tips for fun in October half-term tells you how to keep the kids busy, happy and a little bit more educated.
When Your Child is Stuck in "Study Hall" Cover lessons
Increasingly common in secondary schools is the practice of putting students in ‘study hall’. This involves sometimes several lessons a week being with other classes where the teacher is absent, and everyone is working in a large space (like a hall) with a cover supervisor.
More changes in British schools: A Summary
Several announcements have been made in the last few days about the future of everything school-related. From funding of places to testing in primary and functional skills for teenagers – there is lots to take in and lots of “consultation” still to take place.
Big increase in children receiving private tuition
According to a survey carried out by the Sutton Trust in September 2016, 25% of state educated 11 to 16 years in the UK receive private tuition, with the number much higher in London. This represents a massive increase on 2015 figures when it was only 10%.
Beat the Back to School Blues!
Are your children nervous about the thought of going back to school? Or are you dreading the return to the school routine with all its many demands? If so, don’t worry - you are not alone. So, I’ve put together this super simple 5 step guide to help you beat the ‘back to school’ blues!
Students Making Progress: MagiKats Sunderland KS2 student Abi Tweedy
Abi Tweedy: “I like going because it helps me improve with mathematics things I’m stuck on!”Sometimes, it’s nice to hear about it from them.
Students Making Progress: MagiKats Sunderland KS1 student Orla McKernan
Busy, sports-mad Orla McKernan found concentrating on lessons difficult. It’s no wonder when you are a kinaesthetic learner, and prefer to get stuck-in and have a go!
What Learning Style Does My Child Have? (Part Three)
This article by MagiKats helps identify which learning style your teenager has, so they can approach their studies more intelligently.
What Learning Style Does My Child Have? (Part Two)
This article by MagiKats helps identify which learning style your child has. Tests and quizzes help you understand how learning styles influence your child’s progress.