Claudia Stone

Reading comprehension is one of the most important skills children develop throughout their education. It involves much more than simply reading words on a page. Children need to understand what they have read, identify key information, interpret meaning and explain their ideas using evidence from a text.

The first few weeks of a new school year can tell you a lot about how your child is settling into their new academic routine.

The new school year has begun. New uniforms are on, timetables have been handed out and children across the country are settling back into classrooms after the summer break. For many families, September can feel like a period of adjustment. There are new teachers to get used to, different routines, new subjects and, for some […]

A-level and GCSE results have now been released. After months of revision, exams and conversations about grades, students finally know where they stand. For some families, the past few days have brought celebrations, exciting news and a clear path forward. For others, they may have brought disappointment, uncertainty or an unexpected change of plan. Whatever […]

The first week of the summer holidays is often filled with excitement. Children finally have a break from early mornings, homework and the classroom, while parents look forward to a slower pace and more family time.