Sometimes school can seem a bit of a mystery when you're a parent. What really happens between 8.45 and 3.15 (and how can you get your child to actually tell you about their day?)? What's the best way to communicate with your child's teacher? How does the curriculum work, and is it true that girls learn more easily than boys?

Whatever your question about school life, we've got the answer, plus loads of parent-tested tips about dealing with homework, making learning part of everyday life, revising for exams and more.

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