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How to keep your kids safe from online bullies!

 Anti-cyberbullying advice for children and their parents.  As parents one of our most basic instincts is to protect our children and bullying has always been a major concern. In the 21st Century we also have to be aware of cyber-bullying … Continue reading

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ITV Tuition programme – The Best Start in Life?

http://www.itv.com/news/2012-11-08/the-best-start-in-life/ Like many people I watched the ITV programme The Best Start in Life tonight. Being a teacher/tutor myself I had a specific interest but found myself responding to it more as a mother than an educational professional. I own … Continue reading

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Reluctant Readers?

We all know what an important skill reading is but what can you do if your child is a reluctant reader?  Many children simply do not choose to read for pleasure and, despite their parents’ best efforts, are extremely resistant … Continue reading

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Entrance Exam Preparation at Kip McGrath Urmston

Choosing a tutor for your child’s Entrance Exam Preparation can be a headache! Here is an outline of the standard of service and details of tuition you will receive from Kip McGrath Urmston. A free and detailed assessment is, as … Continue reading

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Ban Packed Lunches?

Alex Reid speaks out about school packed lunches. The ex-husband of celebrity Katie Price, Alex Reid,  has spoken out against the quality of some children’s packed lunches and proposed that all children be entitled to a good quality school meal instead. … Continue reading

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Children suffer Nature Deficit Disorder

Kids need to play out! New report from the BBC highlighting that outdoor play helps learning. A report by the BBC today highlights the detrimental effect of children having restricted access to nature. I have previously blogged on this issue … Continue reading

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Criminals apply to become Teachers

Why it is SO important that your child’s tutor is CRB checked. Very worrying evidence emerged today that serious offenders, including paedophiles, rapists and drug dealers have attempted to train as teachers. Fortunately their criminal history was uncovered when they … Continue reading

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Literacy Stalling in UK Schools

Yet more negative news about progress in UK schools England is being overtaken by other leading nations because progress on literacy has stalled, says chief schools inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw. Reading standards have not improved since 2005, he told BBC … Continue reading

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Supersize Primary Schools coming soon!

Supersize Primaries with over 1000 pupils are set to become a feature of the British Educational landscape as schools struggle to cope with a sharp rise in the birth rate. By 2015 there will be an extra 445,000 pupils in … Continue reading

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Does technology rule your kids’ lives?

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