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The 11+ entrance exam journey

It’s wise to start planning early for your child’s move to senior school. Begin by finding out which local schools are available to your child, and consider how far you would consider commuting across London for the right school. If you are considering selective state or independent schools, it’s essential to have your child academically assessed. This will allow you to find out if they…
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How to avoid Summer regression

JK Educate debunk the myths around your child’s education. Avoid Summer Regression! We all hear how important it is that children avoid forgetting what they’ve learned and losing their learning momentum during the long holidays. This is often called Summer Regression, which sounds quite alarming, but in truth you can prevent it very easily! Are you wondering, like many other parents, “How…
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Should kids play chess? Research suggests that they should! Don't miss the London Chess Classic (1-10 December 2012)

There are studies that suggest that introducing pupils to chess at a young age offers them a host of educational and social benefits that are not engendered by other team and individual sports. Numerous research studies have shown the positive impact chess has on students’ academic performance, especially in maths, reading, problem solving and attendance levels. Chess is a universal game and…
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Back to school - Tested and recommended: School Uniforms & other school essentials

Here is a list of school essentials tested and recommended by London Mums.                         School uniforms Most supermarket stock school uniform items with no logos which all school accept provided the school uniform’s colours are maintained. We found some of the best items (good value for money) at Sainsbury’s. The stockist number is 0800 63 62 62 and…
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Smoothly Back To School! The essential back to school Guide for parents!

Here are our top tips on how to help kids have a smooth back to school transition. 1. RATION SUGAR Problem Everyone relaxes rules during holidays and so it’s likely that kids will have been eating more sugar, such as fizzy drinks, lollies, ice creams etc, during their summer break. But sugar is a stimulant, especially for young children. Over half of children with ADHD crave sweets and about…
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42% OF CHILDREN LOSE INTEREST IN READING BY 11

Teachers are increasingly worried as children prefer internet over reading. ‘Twilight effect’ is attributed to two thirds of girls reading fantasy novels. More than a third of children (42%) are likely to have turned off reading for pleasure before they reach secondary school age (11), according to new teacher research recently released. The research was carried out to mark the release of a…
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