• Getting the most out of parents' evening

    10 tips for getting the most out of parents' evening

    With the school year well under it will soon be time for parents’ evening. This may be your first one so you may be wondering what to expect and what to ask or you may already have a few under your belt. So how can you make the most of the limited time you have? We have compiled a handy guide for getting the most out of parents’ evening.

  • Bug Club

    Plan to give your children a jump start in reading

    You’ve spent days of your summer break preparing for the next year of teaching. You have a good idea of what the children in your class will be capable of, you might know their strengths and weaknesses, and you’re plotting the best way of teaching your children how to read confidently, competently, and for enjoyment.

  • Avoid the summer reading dip

    Avoid the summer reading dip

    As teachers, parents and carers, you'll know that children's reading can 'dip' during the long summer holidays. This is especially evident in children moving from Year 2 to Year 3, and from Year 6 to Year 7, so we’re encouraging all children to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge.