Growth mindset is the belief that one can improve their intelligence, ability and performance. While a fixed mindset is the belief that abilities are innate and unchangeable. Children with growth mindset are more likely to progress faster and see challenges as learning opportunities. Thus we have collected a series of tips to help your […]

Learning about key topics in Maths and English can be even more engaging when you bring arts and crafts into the mix! We’ve curated some ideas for activities you can try with your child to bring KS2 Maths and English concepts to life.   1. Building 2D and 3D shapes using craft sticks.   Why […]

  Mindfulness is described in the dictionary first as the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something. Followed by its second meaning – 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 helps you clear your head and […]

  The SATs Reading Test includes both fiction and non-fiction texts which typically have some kind of a link. Children receive copies of the texts and an answer booklet with questions and spaces for their answers. Each question can be awarded with either 1, 2 or 3 marks. This part of the SAT Tests, requires […]

  With the start of the new term in 2019, we’ve been noting down different ways to help you support pupils prepare for the reading test in SATs Ks2 papers taking place in May. We hope that our tips will help you and your class beat the test!   In class:   1. Start with […]