Category Archives: Key Stage 1

Struggling with literacy or numeracy? These resources are the toolkit you need.

Posted on 28/11/2011 by

We have had lots of lovely feedback from parents this week – suddenly it seems like everyone in Urmston and Stretford is recommending the Better Tuition Centre!  We know that one of the features parents really love about our centre … Continue reading →

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Does an August birthday disadvantage your child?

Posted on 03/11/2011 by

A report published by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) this week found that August-born children in England and Wales are educationally disadvantaged throughout their education and are far less likely to attend a Russell-group University.  IFS researchers examined whether … Continue reading →

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Decoding the Year 1 phonics screening check

Posted on 27/10/2011 by

  The Year 1 phonics screening check (not test!) will be run by all schools beginning in June of 2012 until such times as decoding phonics is no longer fashionable at the Department for Education. The introduction of the screening … Continue reading →

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