Category Archives: literacy

2014 SATs Diary

Posted on 25/04/2014 by

2014 Key Stage 2 SATs tests are to take place from 12-16 May. Schools have been asked to keep this period free for administering the tests. The levels 3-5 tests must be taken before the corresponding level 6 tests on … Continue reading →

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The New English Curriculum 2014

Posted on 28/03/2014 by

The National Curriculum is changing and many schools have already introduced the new English curriculum.  From September 2014 all year groups barring Years 2 and 6 will follow the new curriculum (those year groups will come on stream the following … Continue reading →

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New national curriculum 2014 and beyond: how will this affect my child?

Posted on 24/03/2014 by

Parents: take a deep breath and read on.  There are huge changes afoot in education from early years to GCSE.  From Ullswater to Urmston and from Streatham to Stretford, parents are struggling to grasp the serpentine twists and turns in … Continue reading →

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Help with Literacy for Disabled Adults in Trafford

Posted on 02/02/2014 by

Do you know an adult with a disability who would like to improve their literacy (reading and writing) skills? Trafford Centre for Independent Living (Trafford CIL) runs classes in literacy for adult learners in Trafford. These classes run Thursday 10am-12pm and Friday … Continue reading →

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20th December: Yuletide Grammar Quiz

Posted on 20/12/2013 by

Welcome to Day Twenty of Better Tuition’s 2013 Winter Advent Activity Calendar.  Today we have a Yuletide English Language Quiz for you.  We hope you enjoy it. Instructions: In each question, choose the best word or group of words to complete this … Continue reading →

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Day 11: Comprehension

Posted on 10/12/2013 by

Welcome to Day Eleven of Better Tuition’s 2013 Winter Advent Activity Calendar.  Today we have a festive comprehension for you.  This comprehension is best suited to Years 4/5/6 and will take no longer than fifteen minutes.  The quiz is multiple choice and you … Continue reading →

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December 10th: a Winter Spelling Challenge

Posted on 10/12/2013 by

Welcome to Day Ten of Better Tuition’s 2013 Winter Advent Activity Calendar.  Today we have a spelling challenge for you.  This quiz is best suited to Years 5/6 and will take no longer than ten minutes. Return to our advent calendar. Return to Better … Continue reading →

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December 2nd: Rudolph the Read Knows Rain, Dear!

Posted on 02/12/2013 by

Finding and Correcting Spelling Errors It’s day two of Better Tuition’s advent calendar and we have a fun literacy activity for you.  Can you find and correct the spelling errors in the festive song titles?  This is a skill you … Continue reading →

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Letter to Santa Proof Reading Activity: Corrected Version

Posted on 02/12/2013 by

Here is the corrected version of Better Tuition’s 1st December proof reading activity. Return to our 2013 winter activity advent calendar. Tweet

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December 1st: a Letter to Santa

Posted on 01/12/2013 by

Proof Reading Santa has a lot of letters to read at this time of year!  Here’s one with a lot of spelling mistakes and missed punctuation.  Can you a) count how many there are of each?  and b) correct each one?  … Continue reading →

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