Handwriting - joined up writing
December 19th, 2007When should I encourage my child to try ‘joined up’ writing? Is it something they adopt naturally when they are ready or should they be encouraged to try at any time?
Mummy Mafia - Tales of woe from the playground
November 30th, 2007Problems with the Mummy Mafia (aka Playground Mafia)? We can’t take a contract out on anyone for you but at least you can rant about it anonymously here and get it off your chest!
There’s always a clan in operation in every playground across the country - expose a mummy mafiosa today - you’ll feel better!
Should children start school later eg age 6?
November 28th, 2007I believe this is he case in Scandavian countries and it works really well there and they have excellent levels of education. Does anyone think it work work here? I realise it could be a child care night mare for working parents.
SATS - what are they and when are they?
November 24th, 2007Do they take them at the end of Year 2 and Year 6? They haven’t been mentioned at school.
What on earth are Phonemes?
November 24th, 2007While you’re at it, what about digraphs?