In this blog I am looking at 11+ school selection and academic assessment, a vital combination for success.
Where to start?
Evaluating your child’s options for senior school can be stressful. The overwhelming amount of information available about schools can also be bewildering. Schools have different styles and academic standards, and it is important to choose one where your child feels both…
What are schools looking for in admissions interviews?
Selective schools are increasingly relying on interviews to help them as part of their final selection decisions. Some schools will use the classic one-to-one interview, some prefer group interviews, and some use a combination of both approaches. The keys to success in this form of assessment are letting children know roughly what to expect…
Free Talk for Parents from JK Educate:
HOW CHILD COACHING CAN BENEFIT YOUR FAMILY
Tuesday, 6th November 2018
8 – 10pm
The Brentano Suite, Lyttelton House, 2 Lyttelton Road London N2 0EF
Lorrae and Katie will be introducing Muriel, JK Educate’s consultant life coach for children. Muriel will explain how coaching and person-centred support works to support children in their…
Homework basics
This time, I want to talk about how best to support and encourage your child’s homework effort. A regular time and place for your child to do their homework is essential, so this isn’t negotiable each day. Agree with them when they will work after school, timing it so they have had a chance to unwind and have a snack before they start. Then remove any possible distractions…
How can you make a difference to your child’s summer learning?
Ah, the endless lazy days of summer! Our children’s lives often seem to be timetabled from breakfast to bedtime during term time. It’s great to have a change in routine, let them sleep in (if they ever will!), take a break from the schedule, and just relax. However, young brains still need stimulation. If you don’t want…
At JK Educate, we are keen to share our many years of experience in education and help parents guide their children through thefundamental stages of school life.
As part of this service we deliver free talks for parents regarding key aspects of education, and our next talk will focus on the many changes being made to 11+ assessments over the next year or two.
11+ Talk for Parents
Katie…
How is your child doing at school?
Many parents remain confused about how their child is doing at school; with the best of intentions, a short appointment at a parents’ evening and a standard school report cannot give them the full picture. To make informed decisions about their child’s future, and to be sure they are aiming for the senior school that will best suit them, parents need to know…
Holiday fun with reading!
The Christmas holidays are the ideal time for family fun, great food, party games and outings. The learning needn’t stop at this time, but it should be kept fun and festive. Classic board games help improve word power, from Boggle to Scrabble to Articulate, and others such as Monopoly require numeracy (and cunning!).
Puzzles, reading Christmas…
As an experienced educator, I know that parental involvement is key to children performing well at school. It can really make the difference between under-performance and success!
Nature vs. nurture
Science has yet to identify the gene responsible for intelligence and there is disagreement about the amount of intelligence that is inherited. However, attributes such as hard work and…
Reading is vitally important in the development of thinking, expressing ideas, expanding vocabulary, and communication skills. Of course, it’s also important for pure enjoyment!
Some children are reluctant readers. They need encouragement and stimulation with whatever type of reading matter you can find that interests them. Other children would happily have their head…