What is verbal reasoning?

Verbal reasoning tests are a key part of most secondary school selection and Eleven Plus exams, as well as Year 7 CATs – but your child won’t necessarily be taught the skill at school. We explain just what verbal reasoning involves, and how you can help them prepare for their test.

13 of the best ways to get kids excited about history

We’re surrounded by history and heritage, and these books, games, toys and apps will make it come to life for children (and adults!) of all ages. Cook a Tudor treat, visit a virtual Roman London or read the diary of a war nurse – each activity is packed with information and details that create a real sense of being in the past. Start a life-long love of history and its treasures today!

32 fantastic activities for June 2012 half term

From racing camels to real-life dragons, science experiments to royal encounters, the June 2012 half term is packed with opportunities for some (educational) fun. Wherever you live, TheSchoolRun’s Sara Harris has picked some brilliant holiday activities to keep the whole family busy and learning.

8 of the best phonics learning tools

Want to practise phonics at home? We’ve picked eight of the best games, apps, tools and books to help you reinforce what your child is learning at home – the fun way!

10 of the best royal reads for kids

Make sure the whole family feels part of the Jubilee festivities and include some celebratory reading in your child’s half-term break. We’ve picked some great options for you to read out loud and for independent readers – and there are 95 books to win! Time to hang the bunting and snuggle up with a book…

Computer coding for kids

Could your child be a future computer programmer? It might sound unlikely, but teaching children coding is becoming more commonplace – yes, even in primary schools. So what do you need to know about helping your budding Bill Gates to grasp this complex skill? Lucy Dimbylow finds out.

Using comics to improve your child’s literacy

Struggling to get your child to pick up a book? A comic might have more appeal – and some surprising literacy-boosting benefits, especially for boys. Lucy Dimbylow explains why you don’t need to be snobbish about your child’s choice of reading material.

10 ways to boost phonics confidence

The very first Year 1 Phonics Screening Check is coming up in June. How should you support your child’s learning and first reading at home to help them prepare for the phonics test? Teacher and Y1 parent Phoebe Doyle offers some practical tips and ideas.

What does gifted and talented mean?

Has your child been identified as gifted and talented? Headteacher and G&T expert John Senior explains some of the characteristics of able children – and some of the parenting challenges they offer!

Supporting your gifted child at home and at school

Help your child reach their full potential with strategies and suggestions from John Senior, an experienced teacher and headteacher with over 30 years' experience working with gifted and talented students.

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What is verbal reasoning?

13 of the best ways to get kids excited about history

32 fantastic activities for June 2012 half term

8 of the best phonics learning tools

10 of the best royal reads for kids

Computer coding for kids

Using comics to improve your child’s literacy

10 ways to boost phonics confidence

What does gifted and talented mean?

Supporting your gifted child at home and at school

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