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World Book Day: Our tutors top recommendations
Whether you’re an avid reader or a 1 book a year kind of person, it doesn’t ma... Read more
What type of summer holiday parent are you?
The summer holidays are all about fun, flexibility and freedom. But, sometimes it can ... Read more
19 timeless shows to keep teens learning this summer (without them even noticing)
We’ve just about made it to the summer holidays! It’s time for your family to ... Read more
Education then and now: how has school changed through the years?
From the Silent Generation to Baby Boomers, Millennials to Gen Z, the only way we tend... Read more
5 reasons why teens should catch up on exercise this holiday – and 5 fun ways to do it
Since schools first closed last year (and then opened, and then closed again…), pare... Read more
Parenting Teenagers – The Good, The Bad and The Funny!
This blog is in partnership with mum blogger Emma Bradley, who founded her site Emmaan... Read more
Around the World in Summer Holidays – how different countries approach Summer Learning Loss in kids
Across the UK, children are rejoicing for the start of the Summer holidays. It’s goo... Read more
What is National Storytelling Week?
Long, long ago, in a land far away… storytelling was a way to pass the time, entert... Read more
Amazing women in history you need to know about
Society often celebrates famous and impressive men from throughout history; few days p... Read more
National Sisters Day 2018
I have a sister, who I love 90% of the time. But who also knows how to annoy me for th... Read more
Beat the boredom: things to do this summer
The paradox of the summer holidays. On the one hand, you’re eternally grateful for f... Read more
Fracking: the solution to global warming?
To many, fracking might seem like the answer to our prayers. A “clean” fuel, with ... Read more
