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Ways to build children's confidence in maths

Understanding new things can of course be challenging for children - and for all of us! We inherently hate to fail at new things and that can make us reluctant to engage in the trial-and-error process that is so useful in developing new skills. This applies in all activities, hobbies and especially in numeracy.

The benefits of challenging students through advanced study

The benefits of challenging students through advanced study

A 2007 Department for Education and Skills publication believes: "Improvements to the quality of provision for the most able benefit all pupils and provide strong evidence of the delivery of Every Child Matters."

What do children learn from extra-curricular activities

Encouraging your child to take up extra-curricular activities will bring a range of benefits - from boosting their creativity to providing opportunities for them to learn and develop their social skills.

Using drama to help children with reading examinations

Patrice Baldwin, an adviser for the Promotion of the Arts in Schools, suggests that schools and parents can use drama to enhance reading comprehension and other literacy skills in preparation for SATs week.

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How can a child benefit from taking responsibility for their own learning?

Instead of sitting down with them each night to go through it, encourage your child to attempt it on their own before asking for help. By trying to tackle their homework on their own, your child will learn to face challenges head-on, as well as developing problem-solving skills.

Ways to develop children's literacy skills

Help your child build their literacy skills by encouraging them to read more and helping them work on their own pieces of creative writing within an easy to understand framework.

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