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Many pupils perform well at primary level, showing themselves to be bright and well motivated, and yet a few years later the same pupils begin to experience problems in school. This blip in their academic performance occurs during the transition period between late primary and early secondary school, when pupils are progressing from the accurateContinue reading “The Secondary School Reading Plateau.”

Take steps to solve minor problems before they become bigger issues. Share worries with friends or family that you trust. They may be able to offer solutions, provide reassurance or offer a different perspective to the problem. Experiment with alternative self-calming approaches: yoga, breathing techniques, mindfulness or meditation. Get some exercise every day. Walk orContinue reading “Adult Well-being: ten top tips.”

Science fiction and fantasy adventures from series such as: the Minecraft Series, the Warrior Chronicles or the Sorcery Code. Traditional stories that have stood the test of time are certain to hold appeal for some children: The Iron Man, Black Beauty, Treasure Island, Wind in the Willows, Five Children and It, The Railway Children, TheContinue reading “Reading material for the reluctant reader.”

When children read aloud to adults they need to succeed. They should feel that they are reading for pleasure, rather than to demonstrate their decoding skills. Talk about the book before they start to read. ‘This looks interesting. What do you think it’s going to be about?’ ‘I like books about: France / music /Continue reading “Hearing your child read.”