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Juniors 7-11
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11+ / Selection Test Exams
The 11+ or selection test entrance exam will only affect those who live in an area where there are grammar schools and is completely voluntary, although some counties require you to opt-out.
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Allergies
If your child suffers from an allergy, it can be miserable, for both you and your child, but you are not alone as 40% of children in the UK
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Bedtime Routine
With after school clubs and other commitments, sticking to a bedtime routine can get trickier as your child gets older.
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Childhood Illnesses
However, much you try to avoid it, your child will get ill at some point, we take a look at some common illnesses and he best way to...
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Healthy Habits
Teaching your child healthy eating habits can have a massive impact on their health in later years.
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Meditation
Here we look at it in more detail, the benefits, how it works and also some suggested places to find these meditations.
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Mental Health Awareness
Mental health is more widely talked about than it used to be and is also part of the national curriculum, but it is important that you...
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Quick Healthy Breakfasts
As children get older and schedules get busier, it can be sometimes difficult to make sure your child has a healthy breakfast...
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SATs
SATs (Standard Assessment Tests) are a way to measure the schooling system in England and affect children in both year 2...
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Social Anxiety
As your child gets older, some children may start being more aware of what others think, this could be linked to what clothes to wear...
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Crafts
Crafts is a great way to engage your children offline and something you can enjoy too. Thankfully the days of finger painting and...
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Free School Meals
At present in England, every child in reception, year 1 and year 2 receive a free school meal, if they attend a state-funded school.
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Kids Banking
When to start giving your child pocket money is a difficult one and varies from family to family. You could start rewarding your...
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Online Safety
Kids love being online whether that’s playing games or talking to their friends, but it’s important that they understand how to stay safe...
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Bedtime Routine
With after school clubs and other commitments, sticking to a bedtime routine can get trickier as your child gets older.
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Healthy Habits
Teaching your child healthy eating habits can have a massive impact on their health in later years.
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Quick Healthy Breakfasts
As children get older and schedules get busier, it can be sometimes difficult to make sure your child has a healthy breakfast
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SATs
SATs (Standard Assessment Tests) are a way to measure the schooling system in England and affect children in both year 2...