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Digital Masterclasses for Trafford Entrance Exams
…six prerecorded video tutorials. The cost is £55 and the masterclass should take a minimum of three hours to complete. This masterclass is suitable for students preparing for GL or… Continue reading
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World Book Day 2020
It’s World Book Day 2020 on Thursday, 5th March and schools all over Urmston, Stretford and the universe in general are celebrating with dressing up days (come as your favourite… Continue reading
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Maths Reasoning at Home – How You Can Help
…calculations, as it is different from the one they use in school. In fact, there is no one government-prescribed method for carrying out calculations. It’s okay to show your child… Continue reading
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The Word Gap: Why Language Matters
…part in role play. Good language skills help children learn to read and to make friends. In The Gender Gap in Language and Literacy Development, researchers from the University of… Continue reading
Posted in Comprehension, Early Years, English, Key Stage 1, literacy
Tagged 30 million word gap, language development, the word gap
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February 2020 Half Term Activities in Manchester and Beyond
…half term activities, most of which are FREE! With most Trafford schools taking 7th – 17th February for half term and most Manchester schools taking the following week, half term… Continue reading
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Improving Reading Comprehension: Suggestions and Guidance
…in Trafford, your child may sit grammar school entrance exams, which always include a comprehension passage. Many further education colleges will only accept students with a GCSE English grade of… Continue reading
Ofsted Inspections: what are they and how will they affect your child?
…this, your child’s school will be rated and a report will be made publicly available. School staff will be interviewed by the inspectors. School data is scrutinised and verified. … Continue reading
Handwriting: what you need to know and how to help
…children see us use it less and less, but don’t be swayed by this lack of prevalence. Handwriting is every bit as important as it ever was. School exams demand… Continue reading
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Practice Entrance Exams, Masterclasses and Summer School 2020
…or one masterclass, or to attend summer school lessons over the long school break. You may like to download and print our entrance exam services schedule 2020. Practice Entrance Exams… Continue reading
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Five of the Best Educational Online Advent Calendars
…understanding of science in an engaging way. Click to visit the Science Sparks Advent Calendar. 3. Woodlands Junior School Woodlands Junior School has come up with an online… Continue reading
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