The return after October half-term can feel surprisingly difficult. The clocks have changed, mornings are darker and many children come back to school knowing that assessments, GCSE mock examinations and end-of-term expectations are approaching. A hesitant first week does not mean that a child has lost motivation. It often means that their body clock, concentration […]
Read moreThe Kent Test is finished. For many children and parents, this brings a mixture of relief, pride, tiredness and uncertainty. After a long preparation period, families often feel that they should be doing something: checking answers, discussing possible scores or planning for every possible outcome. In reality, the most useful first step is to pause. […]
Read moreSummer is a time to relax, enjoy the sun and spend time with your loved ones. Forstudents, it’s a well-deserved break from a long year of schooling. This is extremelybeneficial because it allows students to recoup and focus on their hobbies which iscrucial for their mental wellbeing, however a major consequence of the summerholidays, academically […]
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