Guest blogs

Creative writers start here!

October 17, 2018

Malachi is 11 years old and a member of our Creative Writing course. We wanted to showcase his amazing work, so he has written a blog! “I have...

Prime time with Bobby Seagull

October 12, 2018

Inspiring mathematician Bobby Seagull on staying calm under pressure, teaching while famous and the maths behind football stickers… Why are you...

A healthy way to kick-start your day!

September 12, 2018

Everyone says breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but this is especially true for your child! We caught up with BEAR to hear their...

What is surf club?

August 22, 2018

Surf club is a fun and creative part of your child’s Explore Learning session. Lauren Rhodes, a tutor from our Stourbridge centre, explains...

Get ready for year 1!

August 10, 2018

Is year 1 really that different to reception? Hayley Garland, a reception teacher in Surrey, explains why the answer is ‘yes’! Find out how you...

Competition winner experiences lifeguard dream!

June 26, 2018

Children were offered the chance to experience the job they’d love when they’re older in a competition we ran with The Week Junior and...

Young Writer of the Year: a mum’s perspective

June 20, 2018

Deborah is Mia Falatoori’s mum, who has just been named the National Young Writer of the Year by judge David Walliams! Deborah shares some fond...

Tutor spotlight: Karo Adeda

May 30, 2018

Who are our tutors and how do they support children in our centres? Find out from Karo Adeda, a tutor at our Mere Green centre… A little bit...

QuirkyLime and the heroic design

Explore Learning members drew their heroes for the chance to have their design transformed into stunning wall-worthy art by QuirkyLime! Our members...

Author Josh Lacey’s inspiration

April 23, 2018

Josh Lacey has written many children’s books, including ‘A Dog Called Grk’, ‘Island of Thieves’, and his ‘The...