Phonics for fun

Phonics for fun

Early years specialist Sophie David is on a mission to demystify phonics with her latest book – and ensure children and parents have fun together

Parent power: Hobby time

Parent power: Hobby time

From riding and football to karate and hip-hop, children's passions are marvellously mercurial, so how much do you commit to hobby time?

Ask the experts: Quester Therapies on helping a child struggling to learn

Ask the experts: Quester Therapies on helping a child struggling to learn

Quester Therapies Founder AnneMarie Smellie on getting specialist help to support a child who is struggling to settle down to learning at school

Dulwich College on navigating the admissions process

Dulwich College on navigating the admissions process

Robert Milne, Master of Dulwich College, gives timely pointers on managing the complexities of the school admissions process

School Beyond Limitations tips for beating the back-to-school blues

School Beyond Limitations tips for beating the back-to-school blues

Dr Martina Geromin, Co-Founder of School Beyond Limitations, gives advice on helping children overcome the back-to-school blues

Turtle Tots on the vital importance of water confidence

Turtle Tots on the vital importance of water confidence

Caroline Sparks, Co-Founder of swim programme Turtle Tots, on why it's vital young children gain confidence and competence in water as early as possible