Encouraging children to assess their own work so they gain a better understanding of the steps they need to take in order to address any areas that they may be weaker in.

Ensuring children continue some educational activity over the summer can mean they are more confident, better equipped and prepared to tackle new topics when they go back to school.

We've considered numerous ways you can encourage your child's learning over the summer holidays, without them even realising.

Devising problem-solving activities is often a good way to develop decision-making skills among children, as they are able to think on their own.

Children, particularly in the Early Years foundation, develop their writing skills through 'play' activities that improve fine motor skills or involve role-playing to improve their storytelling ability.

As well as children making academic progress at school, they also need to develop their ability to interact socially and develop their confidence and self-esteem.