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October Newsletter- Are you preparing your child for life outside school?
Dear Parents, Happy New Month of October! As we settle into a new school year, I would like to encourage us to think beyond our children's next examination, school report or academic milestone. Of course, we want our children to excel academically, but we also want them to grow into confident, capable young people who can recognise opportunities, solve problems, build relationships and thrive in a changing world. Our children need more than good grades to succeed in life. The
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES FOR GCSE MATHS
Text Books CGP GCSE MATHEMATICS Higher Level Collins AQA GCSE MATHS 4th Edition Higher Maths book GCSE Maths Revision Guide: Higher /Foundation- for the Grade 9-1 Course (with Online Edition) (CGP GCSE Maths 9-1 Revision) Collins GCSE Maths AQA Foundation Student Book Corbett Maths Revision Flashcards (For Foundation and Higher) Useful Websites www.mymaths.co.uK www.bbcbitesize.co.uk www.corbettmaths.com (For videos, worksheets and practice problems) www.mrbartonmaths.com...
Links to Useful Resources For Parents
Common Education Jargon : : https://www.edupalaversolutions.com/post/busting-common-jargon-in-uk-education My recommended resources for Primary/KS1 and 2 https://www.edupalaversolutions.com/post/the-best-learning-resources-for-primary-school-children-in-the-uk Join Mighty Readers E-book Club - https://www.edupalaversolutions.com/mentoringthroughbooks Recommended Reading books https://www.edupalaversolutions.com/post/100-books-every-mighty-reader-should-read GCSE SCIENCE KNOW


The Best Learning Resources for Primary School Children in the UK
A practical guide for parents (EYFS to Year 6 SATs) Supporting your child’s learning at home should not require complicated systems or expensive programmes. Often the most effective support comes from a few high quality books, consistent reading habits, and short daily practice sessions . Over the years, teachers across the UK have consistently recommended certain trusted publishers, workbooks, and learning platforms that align closely with the National Curriculum. Below is


100 Books Every Mighty Reader Should Read
Recently I have been reflecting again on the quiet but powerful influence of books in the lives of children. A good book shapes imagination, builds wisdom, strengthens character and often plants ideas that stay with a child for life. When children grow up in homes where books are valued, something remarkable happens. Reading becomes enjoyable and great ideas begin to grow. Daily reading provides significant, measurable boosts to a child's academic development, with studies sh


Parent’s Guide to 11+ Preparation in 2026
Here are links to useful resources that will enable you and your child prepare more adequately for the 11 plus exams.


Navigating KS2 SATs Prep: The Role of Parents
This blog explains what KS2 SATs are all about and how parents can support their children as they prepare for these important end of primary school exams in the UK. Let us walk through it together. I. Understanding KS2 SATs KS2 SATs (Key Stage 2 Standard Assessment Tests) take place in Year 6, the final year of primary school in the UK. Children are tested in: Reading Grammar, punctuation and spelling Maths Science (teacher assessed) The results help secondary schools underst


2026- The Year of Reading for Children and Families
Dear Parents, The Department for Education has designated 2026 as the Year of Reading , and at the Mighty Readers Ebook and Mentoring Club , this could not be closer to our heart. Reading should not be an activity reserved only for children or schools. It is most powerful when it becomes a family culture . When families read together, something deeper than literacy is formed. Why 2026 Should Be a Year of Reading for the Whole Family? Reading helps families understand each oth


Welcome to 2026 – Starting Where We Are, With Hope and Purpose
“Start where you are, with what you have. Make something of it and never be satisfied.”
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