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

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

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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

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With September well underway, it’s the time of year when the novelty of being back to school sometimes turns to back to school stress. Although the majority of you will have big grins as you can finally get a break, there is still work to do! After the long summer break of no curfews, relentless