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25 ways to ask your kids how school was today

I’m sure you’ve heard of this: ‘If you tell a person often enough that they are stupid, they will soon begin to believe it.’ The words we use, whether talking to others or to ourselves, have a profound effect on our mindset.

Mindset is, in effect, how you see the world and yourself in the world. With a negative mindset, the world seems difficult; small setbacks feel like failures; new situations feel daunting; trying feels hopeless. With a positive mindset, mistakes are for learning from; something new is an exciting challenge; hard work brings results; the world is a great place to be.

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Holidaying with Children

Elevate your family's school holidays with unforgettable adventures! Discover the joys of quality time, new experiences, and shared memories as you embark on a journey with your little ones. From building life skills to fostering resilience, our blog explores the invaluable reasons to travel with children during the school break. Dive into the magic of family holidays and create moments that last a lifetime.

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Supporting Your Child's Study Habits

The first of the year’s exams are not far away and students and teachers are working hard at the College to revise learning material in class.

Of course we all know that you get out what you put in, so how can you assist your child with revision at home? We’ve compiled a list of tips and tricks below to help you support your child’s success in exams.

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Parents are baffled by homework

According to the late, great Franklin D. Roosevelt, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Unless, apparently, you’re among the 17 to 30 percent of children who have maths anxiety! Or you might be among the parents who experience ‘maths homework anxiety’ when you try to help your child with the day’s assignment sent home from school. Trying to keep up with the multiple strategies that children must learn in order to do their homework is not an easy thing.

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Two Teacher Tips

Recently, I cornered one of our English specialists and one of our Maths specialist and asked them, "What is one thing someone taught you that made a difference?" I thought I would share their responses. I hope it makes a difference for you like it did for them!

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