How well do you know what your child should be learning in school. Maths, English, Science… but its so much more than that! Each subject comprises a huge range of components and, as one of the core subjects, Maths is no exception. Knowing what your child should be learning in school is one of the many things we teach in […]
This week we are continuing to look at ways of remembering the multiplication facts. Last week I showed you some of my favourite rhymes, this week we will be looking at a variety of methods to support with writing out the full times tables. It doesn’t matter how your child completes their times tables, they just need to do them! […]
This week we are looking at circles and fractions, because it’s British Pie week, and next Monday is pi day! Each week over the next couple of months we will focus on a different area of maths, and I’ll give you some of my top tips for each of topic. The Language of Fractions Maths is a language and so […]
This week, we have a guest blog from Stephanie Ward who talks to us about self-confidence and her advice on creating a happy, confident child. We are looking at self confidence this week because it is one of the core values we hold at Skills4Parents. Here, Steph gives us her three top tips for nurturing confidence in your child. I […]
There are 17 weeks to go until the GCSE exams start. Revision will be starting soon, does your child know not only how to revise, but how and what they should be revising? What can you do to help them? Liz, explains some of her top tips. Only revise what they need to revise It’s a human tendency to want […]
So you’ve bought the revision guides, and you’ve got highlighter pens galore. You come up with a timetable and the record cards are piled up to make flashcards. You sit down at your desk and your mind goes blank. What should you start with? What if it doesn’t work. Here’s my top tips to help you revise in a way […]
Are you one of those people who learn something and then forget it? Well I’ve got news for you, that happens to everyone! Today I’m going to explain why that happens and what you can do to make sure you remember your learning. You may have heard me talk about the forgetting curve, well this is what it’s all about. When […]
I often talk about different learning styles because the more you understand yourself and the ways that you learn and work, the more productive you can be. For example, today I am writing this blog post sat on the sofa. That’s because I know that when I’m relaxed, I’m more creative. Curling up with the woodburner on (it’s a cold […]
Is it STILL September? It must be, because we are knee deep in my deep dive on communicating with school! As Head of Maths for 11 years, I was on the receiving end of many angry parents, and mediated between teachers and young people. So today I thought I’d use some of what I learnt to help you navigate the […]
During September, I’ve been exploring communicating with the school in my Facebook community Education Support 4 Parents. My 16 years in schools (you can find out more about me here) showed me that the best results come from schools and parents working together in a co-productive way, to support their children from all angles. The most successful children were not necessarily the […]