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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...

Top 10 stories announced!

June 3, 2019

We’re down to the top 10 authors in our writing competition! One of them will go on to be crowned the Explore Learning Writer of the Year 2019...

Britain baffled by education terms

May 31, 2019

Half of Britain’s parents admit that they can’t understand their child’s school report, our study reveals. But don’t worry – help is...

Regional Finalists announced!

May 24, 2019

Talented writers from up and down the country have been shortlisted as Regional Finalists in the Explore Learning Writers’ Awards! We announce...

Does ‘tailored’ really mean tailored?

May 19, 2019

We have 37,000 members who attend our tuition centres, so how can we possibly meet all their needs? This is an excellent question which we answer in...

Cressida Cowell’s Free Writing Friday

May 16, 2019

15 minutes to write and draw anything you want. Sounds fun, right? Author Cressida Cowell talks about the idea behind Free Writing Friday for primary...