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Encouraging good table manners

Encouraging your child to develop good table manners from an early age will enable you to make the most of family meal times. Communicate the behaviour you are looking for and why it is important to help your child understand the need for table manners.

The History of Bonfire Night

A brief history of Bonfire Night

Bonfire Night will no doubt bring with it numerous questions from children about the history of the event. This summary is a resource for parents to help satisfy the curiosity of children.

Communicating with children

Communicating with younger children

When communicating with children it is important to remember that they not only hear the words you say but will also pick up on the tone of your voice, your body language and your level of attention.

Tougher entry tests for trainee teachers

Tougher entry tests for trainee teachers

The government will be bringing in rigorous entry tests for trainee teachers in September 2013, including maths and English, to raise the quality of the teaching profession.

Efforts to improve maths skills of the British workforce

Efforts to improve maths skills of the British workforce

With 15 million workers in England lacking the maths skills expected of a year seven child, the National Numeracy charity are aiming to support a million workers to develop key skills in an effort to boost the economy.

Five ways music benefits children

Five ways music benefits children

Children who learn to play an instrument experience a boost in memory, enhanced social and emotional development and improved concentration and co-ordination.

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