Why Resilience Is More Valuable Than a Perfect Score In a world full of pressure from tests, social media, and even self-comparison, one of the most powerful skills a child can learn is resilience. Not just “toughing it out,” but being able to bounce back, learn from mistakes, and keep going. At Maidstone Learning Centre, […]
Read moreAnxiety Is More Common Than You Think Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns affecting children and it’s rising. Whether it’s school-related stress, social worries, perfectionism, or something harder to name, many children are carrying quiet worries every day. At Maidstone Learning Centre, we work with children who come to us with […]
Read moreWhy Confidence Is a Superpower in Learning Confidence might not appear on a school report, but it’s one of the most important skills a child can develop. It affects everything, from asking questions to attempting new tasks, handling feedback, or bouncing back after a mistake. When a child believes in themselves, their learning grows. At […]
Read moreEvery Little Helps And It Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect Many parents worry about whether they’re “doing enough” to support their child’s education. The good news? You don’t need to be a teacher, own a pile of textbooks, or run lessons at the kitchen table. At Maidstone Learning Centre, we remind families that small, consistent […]
Read moreWhy Less Can Mean So Much More In education, bigger isn’t always better. While large classrooms may be the norm in many schools, the truth is that small class sizes can unlock remarkable progress especially for children who need more attention, quieter spaces, or a confidence boost. At Maidstone Learning Centre, we intentionally keep our […]
Read moreLess Stress, More Success Homework: it’s meant to support learning, but at home it can often lead to battles, bribery, and tears (from kids and parents alike). At Maidstone Learning Centre, our Homework Club is designed to take the stress off your plate and help children stay on top of tasks in a calm, structured […]
Read moreThe Foundation of Every Future Skill When we talk about helping children succeed in school, it’s easy to focus on the big milestones: learning times tables, passing SATs, or preparing for the 11+. But behind all of those achievement, lies one key skill; literacy. And the earlier it develops the better. Early literacy isn’t just […]
Read moreAfter School Doesn’t Have to Mean More Stress For many families, the hours between school and bedtime can feel like a race: Snack. Homework. Dinner. Arguments. More homework. It’s no wonder children resist sitting down to work, they’re tired, hungry, and often overwhelmed. That’s why we created the MLC Homework Club; a calm, structured, and […]
Read moreHelping Children Learn to Say “I Can’t Do It… Yet” Some children give up easily. Others push through even when something is tough. What’s the difference? Often, it’s not ability; it’s mindset. At Maidstone Learning Centre, we don’t just teach subjects, we teach students to believe in their ability to grow. That’s the heart of […]
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