National curriculum drama: the lowdown

Most children are natural actors and drama helps to unleash their creativity and build up their confidence. Find out what your child will be learning in class and how you can develop their flair for the theatrical at home.

What are high frequency words?

As your child learns to read and spell they’re likely to bring home lists of words. Moira Holden looks at ways in which you can reinforce the learning of high frequency words at home.

Write the ch sound

Sometimes two letters can make just one sound! This activity will enable children to practise the consonant digraph 'ch'. Write in the boxes, then read together!

What your child learns in Reception year

Understand what your child is learning in their first year of school, and find out how you can help them do their best.

11 things parents need to know about the National Curriculum

It’s the basis for what your child learns every day, but what exactly is the National Curriculum and what does it teach? Education writer and primary teacher Phoebe Doyle offers some clarity.

An overview of the Northern Irish educational system

Understand more about the curriculum used in Northern Ireland and how students are assessed with this brief guide.

An overview of the Welsh education system

A quick guide for parents about how the education system in Wales is structured.

An overview of the Scottish education system

What's are the differences between the National Curriculum and the Curriculum for Excellence? We explain how students are assessed within both systems.

An overview of the English education system

A parents' guide to the key stages and assessments within the structure of the education system in England.

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National curriculum drama: the lowdown

What are high frequency words?

Write the ch sound

What your child learns in Reception year

11 things parents need to know about the National Curriculum

An overview of the Northern Irish educational system

An overview of the Welsh education system

An overview of the Scottish education system

An overview of the English education system

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