Category: Education
A Strong Start to the New School Year: Helping Your Child Settle and Succeed
September brings a fresh start. Children return to school with new uniforms, new stationery and, in many cases, a new classroom, teacher or school. Some will walk through the gates full of excitement. Others may feel nervous, uncertain or overwhelmed. Both reactions are completely normal. The beginning of the school year involves more than returning […]
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Helping Your Child Tackle Exam Nerves
Feeling a bit nervous before an exam is completely normal, even healthy. A little adrenaline can sharpen focus. But for some children, nerves can feel overwhelming and get in the way of showing what they truly know. At Maidstone Learning Centre, we believe emotional readiness is just as important as academic preparation. Here are some […]
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Looking For a Kent Grammar School? 7 Things You Must Know About the New School-Specific Entrance Tests
Happy resumption! We are pleased to provide this essential administrative update regarding grammar school entrance exams Kent families must navigate for the upcoming academic year. 1. The Central Kent Test (PESE) remains the primary gateway The Kent Test (Procedure for Entry to Secondary Education) is the standardised assessment used by the majority of the 32 […]
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Spelling Secrets: How to Become a Word Wizard! 🧙 🧙♂✨ ✨
How can you master difficult words? Spelling is a primary skill that allows you to express your ideas clearly and confidently. At Maidstone Learning Centre, we believe that every student can become a “Word Wizard” by using specific memory rituals and creative techniques. What is the “Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check” ritual? This four-step process […]
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Helping Children Manage Test Anxiety
Calm Minds Do Better In Life and in Tests Tests can be stressful not just for children, but for families too. And while a little bit of pressure is normal, too much can lead to tears, tummy aches, and self-doubt. At Maidstone Learning Centre, we believe test preparation should build confidence, not fear. Here’s how […]
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Fun Ways to Build Maths Skills at Home
Maths Confidence Starts in the Kitchen Not Just the Classroom Not every child loves maths and not every parent feels confident helping with it. But maths isn’t just about sums and tests. It’s about patterns, problem-solving, and decision-making in real life. At Maidstone Learning Centre, we encourage families to see maths not as a subject, […]
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