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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 →

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 →

This is a guest post from Sue Kerrigan, tutor, dyslexia campaigner and owner of the Let Me Learn website.  Sue is dyslexic herself and really understands the issues involved in dyslexia from a personal and professional point of view.  You … Continue reading →

How Can I Organise a Good Back to School Routine? September’s ‘back to school‘ rush has crept up on stealthily this year and before you can say ‘Bonfire Night’ it will be Christmas.   Children may complain about the big return … Continue reading →

Throughout summer, Better Tuition is posting an Entrance Exam Question of the Day on Facebook and Twitter.  Here, for your convenience, are the questions from the first week of summer. Solutions are below; if you would like to know more … Continue reading →

If your child is preparing for Trafford’s grammar school entrance exams, you may like to plan some activities for the two week break.  1.  If you haven’t already familiarised yourself with the various requirements of each school, you should read … Continue reading →

It may be February but the weather in Manchester is set fair and sunny for this weekend.  Use this opportunity to get out in the fresh air with your kids and sneakily increase their brain power whilst having fun.  As … Continue reading →