Parent guides
Plain-spoken advice on phonics, reading, homework and SATs — written for busy UK parents.
Homework in UK primary schools varies widely by year group — from nightly reading in Reception to weekly maths in Year 6. Here is how to support your child without taking over.
Read articleFeaturedA reading record on the kitchen counter and a trip to the local library can do more for your child's literacy than any expensive programme. Here is how UK families build habits that last.
Read articleKS2 SATs land in May of Year 6 — six papers, scaled scores, and a lot of playground rumour. Here is a calm, factual guide for parents who want to support without piling on pressure.
Read articleSystematic synthetic phonics drives early reading in English primaries — but terms like digraph, trigraph, and pure sounds can baffle parents. This guide translates the classroom into everyday home practice.
Read articleTimes tables underpin fractions, division, and the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check — but endless chanting rarely sticks. These playful, UK-classroom-friendly methods build real fluency.
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