MagiKats Blog
Tips and advice for parents
Student Success Story: Alfie from MagiKats Alloa!
Alfie joined MagiKats in February 2022 because his mum felt he needed support with his literacy and numeracy. Read about his experiences and how he is now achieving all his benchmarks.
Why are maths and English so important?
Why are maths and English so important both at school and after, if you want your child to have a happy and successful career.
Has your child got GCSEs or National 5s next year?
Is your child ready for their final year at secondary school? Do you know how to help them prepare?
Is your child starting secondary school this autumn?
Read about how you can help your child as they start secondary or high school.
Is your child starting school this autumn? Start preparing now.
Is your child starting school this Autumn? Read how you can help them prepare.
How Does MagiKats Help Children Succeed?
This question and answer article tells you how MagiKats helps with your child’s schoolwork and results.
How to make sure your teenager doesn’t fall behind over the summer when crucial exams are looming
How and why to make sure your teenager doesn’t fall behind with their secondary exam preparation over the summer holidays
How to make sure your primary school child doesn’t lose valuable skills over the summer
10 ways to make sure your primary school child doesn’t lose valuable skills over the summer.
Does reading ability decline between primary and secondary school? And if so, why?
Does a child’s reading ability decline at secondary school? And if so, why it matters and what you can do to prevent it.
When Lucy came to MagiKats
Beside me sat a solemn little girl. Lucy was eight years old, with huge brown eyes and a frighteningly matter of fact approach to life. “What do you like best about school?” I asked, “Home time!”