Monthly Archives: February 2013

What to expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage and Reception: part four

This post is part of a series on what to expect in Nursery and Reception (the Early Years Foundation Stage).  So far we have given a brief overview of Nursery and Reception; the Early Learning Goals (Prime Areas and Specific Areas). How will my child be … Continue reading

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What to expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception): part three

This is part of a series of posts about the Early Years Foundation Stage (read part one here and part two – the Prime Areas – here). The Early Learning Goals are divided into Prime and Specific Areas.  Yesterday we … Continue reading

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What to expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage and Reception: (part two)

This post is part of a series on what to expect in Nursery and Reception (the Early Years Foundation Stage).  Yesterday we gave a brief overview of nursery; today we will look at the Early Learning Goals. The Early Learning … Continue reading

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What to expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception): part one

What to Expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception): Part One When your child starts nursery or reception, this can be an anxious time: it may be the first time you have left your child in the … Continue reading

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Changes to Year 6 SATs: a brief explanation

The May 2013 SATs exams have changed: read on for a summary and dates of this year’s Year 6 SATs exams. Changes to English SATs May 2013 1.  There is no writing paper: writing will be assessed by your child’s … Continue reading

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Trafford Grammar School Entrance Exams 2013: some dates for your diary

Entrance exams for Trafford’s grammar schools will take place this autumn.  If your child will be taking the exams, you will need these dates for your diary:   Urmston Grammar School  Papers: English/ Maths/ Non Verbal Reasoning Exam date: Autumn 2013 – … Continue reading

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The English Baccalaureate: une bonne idée?

The government’s intended move towards an ‘English Baccalaureate’– a one-certificate suite of qualifications intended to replace GCSEs in several core subjects – is proving controversial. English Baccalaureate (or ‘EBacc’) certificates will be awarded for the first time in 2017 – … Continue reading

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