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7 ways to improve your essay writing skills

by Anita Naik

Writing an academic essay is complex. A good essay should provide a solid, debatable argument that is well structured and supported by relevant evidence. It's why focusing on your essay writing technique is key to gaining optimum marks. Here are seven ways to improve your writing skills.

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Dyscalculia: How can I help my child cope with maths

by Anita Naik

Does your child struggle with maths, have difficulties with basic mathematical concepts and gets confused with sequencing and mental calculations? If so, then they could have Dyscalculia. Here's how to help them cope with maths.

National Numeracy and the British Dyslexia Association say an estimate...

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World Book Day: How to encourage your child to read more books

by Anita Naik

With World Book Day fast approaching, it's worth knowing that children today read less frequently than any previous generation and enjoy reading less than young people did in the past. According to research from the National Literacy Trist, only a quarter of under-18s spend time reading daily. Along...

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7 brilliant websites and apps to help with homework

by Anita Naik

It can be challenging to help your child with homework, especially if they keep telling you you're not explaining it correctly. The good news is there is a range of websites and apps that can help you to help them. Here's what you need to know.

BBC Bitesize

BBC Bitesize is a fantastic site writ...

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How important are the Key Stage 2 SATs results?

by Grace Dickins

With the KS2 SATs results being released to schools later this week, we thought there was no better time to look at how important they are to your child's future.

What do SATs assess?

SATs assess how well students have understood what they've learnt in three subjects: mathematics, reading, and spe...

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