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As parents, we naturally want the best for our children and to equip them with the tools they need to succeed through school and beyond. As children are unique and learn at their own [...]
Implementation of the Curriculum
In last month's blog we talked about the three words at the heart of Ofsted’s judgement of the school curriculum: Intent, Implementation and Impact. Today we are going to turn our attention to what implementation looks [...]
Curriculum Intent
Three words: Intent, Implementation and Impact have become the cornerstone of Ofsted’s judgement on the quality of education provided by schools. But what does Ofsted mean when it talks about Intent, Implementation and Impact? In this [...]
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Implementation of the Curriculum
In last month's blog we talked about the three words at the heart of Ofsted’s judgement of the school curriculum: Intent, Implementation and Impact. Today we are going to turn our attention to what implementation looks [...]
Curriculum Intent
Three words: Intent, Implementation and Impact have become the cornerstone of Ofsted’s judgement on the quality of education provided by schools. But what does Ofsted mean when it talks about Intent, Implementation and Impact? In this [...]
Supporting Children’s Learning 3: A Place to Work
Growing up, my family lived behind and above our family newsagents. One room and a kitchen downstairs didn’t allow much room for a place for homework. In any case, my parents could be found [...]
Supporting Children’s Learning 2: Setting a Time for Homework
How many of us relish the thought of leaving work at the end of a busy day so that we can get home and start our second job of homeowner, cook, cleaner, partner and [...]
Supporting Children’s Learning 1: Praise, Self-Esteem and Confidence
My eleven month old great-niece recently learned how to independently drink from a tippee cup. The first time she was successful she was given lots of praise and applause. For the next ten minutes, [...]
Getting Your Child Started with G2L
A question we are often asked by parents enrolling their child onto the Good2Learn platform is, “Where do I get them to start?" With over a hundred lessons to choose from, this is a [...]
Reading with Prosody
I once sent my sister a text saying, “Good for you” in response to her text telling me that she was taking some holiday time and going away for the week. My reply was [...]
Similes and Metaphors
Within Key stage 2 English, your child will be introduced to Figurative Language. This will add a new dimension to their writing and give them the tools they need to do more than just [...]
Back to School Anxiety
After dusting off the school bags and getting back to sensible sleeping patterns, we’re back to school routine! Many children felt positive about their return and were excited to see friends again, but some [...]
Summer Brain Drain
As schools around the world break up for Summer and the holidays stretch out before us, we all deserve our downtime after this crazy school year. Bike rides, park visits and play-dates with friends are an [...]
English Grammar
It’s been a long time since I sat in a classroom but I really can’t remember being taught English grammar. This is because government policy at the time was not to teach it, and so parents [...]