MagiKats Blog
Tips and advice for parents
The impact of the pandemic on 9 to 11 years olds
How has the pandemic affected our pre-teens? We look at both the educational and social aspects of this important phase in a child’s development.
The impact of the pandemic on young primary school children: How was your child affected?
We look at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on both educational achievement and social development in primary school children.
Why are maths and English so important?
Why are maths and English so important both at school and after, if you want your child to have a happy and successful career.
How to make sure your primary school child doesn’t lose valuable skills over the summer
10 ways to make sure your primary school child doesn’t lose valuable skills over the summer.
Does reading ability decline between primary and secondary school? And if so, why?
Does a child’s reading ability decline at secondary school? And if so, why it matters and what you can do to prevent it.
When Lucy came to MagiKats
Beside me sat a solemn little girl. Lucy was eight years old, with huge brown eyes and a frighteningly matter of fact approach to life. “What do you like best about school?” I asked, “Home time!”
How to help your child survive and thrive!
Does this term feel like it will never end? And are you or your child struggling to keep up with everything? Check out our simple tips to help ease the strain at this time of year.
Is now the time to ditch online learning?
Is online learning the best way to deliver tuition for school children, or is it time to ditch online learning and get back together in person?
How to beat summer learning loss when your child is moving up to "big" school
Three ways to beat summer learning loss and build confidence when your child is moving from primary to secondary
Life after Primary School: How and why to keep up the learning over summer
Why summer school programmes and holiday learning are so important to ensure your child is ready for next term.