The Magic of KS2 Topic SpaG Words Getting to grips with difficult words can be tricky, but keeping your child's interest piqued can be an even greater challenge. As we approach the 4-month mark to the 2022 SATs, we're focus on a core KS2 topic. Today as we continue to focus on spelling, enjoy our
How to use SATs Companion to boost pupil spelling and grammar skills With the 2022 SATs only a few months away, we know preparing pupils to their best is crucial. Strong spelling & grammar, or SpaG, make up one of the key building blocks of understanding KS2+ topics. Here are a few recommendations for how
We know how crucial catch-up and intervention is right now. As requested by teachers, our latest feature for the platform is new KS2 end of topic tests, perfect to boost your school's learning. How will this benefit my class/school? Our ready-made topic tests provide you with instant assessments on a topic level, providing a broad
Developing curiosity in pupils is important, but nurturing it even more so. We're excited to announce a large and exciting change to the platform, with the launch of our new KS2 Science Unit. What will the new unit include? The new UKS2 Science module is currently comprised of formative practice question sets, designed to help
How to make sure you're recovery ready for Term One Even though it's still the summer holidays, getting ready for the new school year is already roaring away. KS2-KS3 transition, baseline testing, getting pupils focused. It's going to be a busy first term back. Getting Year 5 & Year 6 pupils back on track can
How to keep summer catch-up going Every teacher talks about the summer learning dip, but what exactly is the summer learning dip? Very simply, the summer learning dip, otherwise known as the summer slide, is the decline in learning during the summer holidays when children are away from the classroom. Keeping your child engaged & motivated can
SATs Companion can be used in lots of different ways. From intervention to assigning targeted tasks- we've got you covered! We've put together this helpful guide to using the platform for catch up and intervention. Assigning Targeted Practice Tasks Setting targeted practice tasks and additional homework for your pupils
Even though World Book Day is going to look a little different (again), this year, that doesn't mean you can't discover the magic of reading at home. Encouraging an interest in books from a young age is beneficial for healthy brain development, growing a love of learning and boots self-confidence & creativity. We've got five
Welcome to our second post about helping your child discover emotional wellbeing in a fun & focused way. Today's theme: Self-kindness. We all know how important it is to be kind to others, but why do we forget how to be kind to ourselves? The golden rule is 'Treat others the way
It's safe to say, that the theme for the last year has been uncertainty. From two metre distances to suddenly everything being online, we know that everyone's had to learn how to do things differently. We've all had to learn how to expect daily changes, and most importantly slow down. And we know how challenging
Noticed that your child is struggling with remote learning? Want to know how to brighten things up? We know it's been an uncertain year, and inconsistency makes it even harder to stay motivated. Don't worry though, we've got you covered with these four fun remote learning tips to make online learning enjoyable & engaging. Help
SATs Companion Troubleshooting TIP: If you see a unique error message, or experience a system issue, please click the share feedback button on the platform so that our Support Team can resolve your issue. Try these troubleshooting tips to see if they will resolve your
Building up mental maths is an important skill which will benefit pupils both in primary school and secondary. A strong foundation in mental maths will help your child in other aspects of maths too including word problems and reasoning. We know for maths can be tricky sometimes, but as Paul Halmos once said, “The
We all know that when it comes to spelling, sitting your kids down and getting the job done is never easy. However, as your child moves into Year 6, spelling complex words with precision becomes even more important. As Victor Hugo once said, “To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that
Going back to school in 2020 can pose various challenges for children as well as their parents and teachers. Many parents are naturally concerned about returning back to school after an extended period away. For people in Year 6, the SATs may be on your mind. Figuring out ways to work together in order to
Extend Online Learning at Home During School Closures Primary and Secondary schools around the world are closing due to the upsurge in Coronavirus cases. As part of preparations, many parents have been seeking online learning tools for their children staying at home during the school closure period. At SATs Companion, we are supporting parents
Mindfulness and Wellbeing During For Children During Lockdown Mindfulness is the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something and is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. Mindfulness is becoming increasingly popular and is an
FREE Half Term Year 6 SATs Activities 2020 Half Term is a great time for your child to unwind and relax after the first half of the busy Spring term. With the upcoming SATs tests in May it is however important to ensure that learning is not forgotten over the holiday period. At SATs
FAQs about SATs The start of Spring Term is usually when most schools start bringing the conversation of the KS2 SATs to the forefront. During this time, many parents have questions with regards to the SATs. From whether they are necessary to who uses the SATs results, we've compiled a useful list of FAQs which
Preparing for the Year 6 SATs can be tough. From algebra to coordinating conjunctions, topics covered in the Year 6 SATs tests can seem daunting. In this blog, we’re going to explain the different ways to make SATs revision and preparation fun for your child. Revising in an unconventional way can be quite impactful and
