This section covers the Key Stage 1 curriculum and learning goals for children age 5 to 7. Find information and resources to help support your child’s learning in Key Stage 1 maths, English, science and other subjects taught at school, and to develop your child’s thinking and creative skills.
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With International Literacy Day celebrated on 8th September, MyChild’s Camilla Chafer finds out what it’s all about and ways in which parents can support their child’s literacy learning.
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Parents will spend an average of £122 to kit their kids out for the new school year, but extra curricular activities will be cut back to save cash.
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With the recent announcement that funding for 1300 playgrounds is being axed, MyChild’s Camilla Chafer investigates the real value of playgrounds, and what the government funding freeze means for school children nationwide. more »
Have you noticed a lack of male teachers in your child’s primary school? It’s been a national issue for some time. However there are some signs that things are changing. Emily Organ investigates. more »
Maths can easily be made enjoyable with a bit of imagination and some extra help with downloadable maths worksheets. Here are some ideas on helping your child with their maths homework and keeping it fun.
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The schools secretary Ed Balls is seeking advice from lawyers on mounting a legal challenge against headteachers in primary schools in England who have voted to boycott the national tests for 10 and 11 year olds. more »
Homework can become a battleground for dyslexic children and their parents, but this useful advice from the British Dyslexia Association will help you to develop strategies to help your child to cope with their homework. more »
Does your child have dyscalculia? Does your child struggle with mathematical skills such as counting, telling the time or giving and receiving directions? MyChild looks at how to recognise the signs of dyscalculia in children.
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With a greater awareness of dyslexia now, and more help available, if a learner is struggling with reading and writing, there’s no reason why they can’t aim for the stars. more »
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Parents are facing limited holiday playscheme places this half term due to tighter Government legislation on play workers. more »
Thu, 28/01/2010 - 6:24pm
Early years children with special educational needs (SEN) are falling behind in personal and social development and literacy skills, new Government statistics have shown. more »
Thu, 28/01/2010 - 3:49pm
The Government is proposing to allow new fathers up to six months paternity leave, to enable mothers to go back to work earlier. more »
