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5 ways you’ll see progress in our parents’ meetings

August 15, 2019

Your parents’ meetings with Explore Learning are really important to help us tailor our maths and English programmes to your child, making sure they...

Back to school? No worries!

August 8, 2019

Heading back into the school routine can feel overwhelming for both parents and children. Fear not! Here are some tips to ease you and your child back...

When to start preparing for the 11 Plus

July 24, 2019

Grammar schools are looking for children with high levels of maths and English skills, as well as the ability to perform under pressure – so the...

Summer holidays: Are they too long?

July 22, 2019

School’s out for summer! But with six weeks of free time before the new term, nearly two thirds of parents said they think the school holidays...

SATs results explained

July 3, 2019

We’ve put together a handy guide to understanding the SATs scores and answering your SATs results queries.   Many parents will be receiving...

Fractions in action

June 27, 2019

Fractions is one of the top areas of difficulty for children in their first year of secondary school. Find out how to help your child feel confident...

Alesha Dixon surprises the Explore Learning Writer of the Year!

June 18, 2019

Congratulations to 9-year-old Farrah Lucas from Haslingfield Primary School who has been named the Explore Learning Writer of the Year! Nine-year-old...

NEW senior curriculum

June 10, 2019

A brand new senior curriculum is now available in our centres! It will provide even greater support for our secondary school members – find out...

Finding the funny

June 4, 2019

How do you write a comedy? Jeff Norton is the best-selling author of nine novels for young people – read his advice for finding the funny…...

Let’s talk phonics

We explain some of the phonics techniques children use when learning to read in our video guide – and how you can help your child at home! Since...