Articles Tagged: PrimarySchool

Best buys: Preparing for a child's birthday party

By Liat Hughes Joshi, Mar 26, 2011

Children's birthday parties only happen once a year - thank goodness given the amount of preparation they can involve. But, ...

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Ten-year-olds on computers at 4am

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Mar 9, 2011

A primary school teacher conducted a survey amongst his pupils to see why they were always so tired in class and falling ...

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Children's science project on bees uncovers new discovery

By Katy Holland, Dec 22, 2010

Do your kids hate doing school projects? Well, next time they moan, here's something to inspire them. A group of ...

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One in five schools is officially overcrowded

By Katy Holland, Oct 26, 2010

One in five primary schools and more than a quarter of secondary schools in England are either full or officially ...

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11-year-olds left 'stressed' by exams and pushy parents

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Sep 22, 2010

A survey has found that primary school children are feeling the strains of SATs tests and the pressure from pushy parents. ...

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101 Uses for a Dedicated Dad: Homework

By Marc Beishon, Sep 21, 2010

Now the kids are back at school – or in my case, two just starting school – the homework issue is back on the ...

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Secondary school applications: What to know and what to do

By Josie Golden, Sep 15, 2010

"Get on your knees to avoid the fees" – I nearly choked when I heard this saying, but a good friend heard it when she ...

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Secondary school transfers: The application process explained

By Josie Golden, Sep 14, 2010

Parents of children in year six are about to embark on a rollercoaster ride of discovery as they search out the right school ...

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