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Back to school with confidence

September 11, 2018

Izzy went back to school feeling calm, confident and ready for a new adventure in Year 5! Izzy’s mum, Jess, shares her experience of how Explore...

The importance of reception year

August 23, 2018

Research shows that children who are taught well in their first year of school go on to achieve better GCSE results in English and maths. Reception...

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...

The stats behind back to school

How do parents and children feel about the exciting and challenging new school term? See if you agree with the stats in our infographic… We...

Start the new term happy!

August 13, 2018

How can you make sure your family gets back in to the swing of school life without a bump? Martha Provan, a working mum, shares her tips on balancing...

The ‘three-month dip’

August 10, 2018

Have you been getting ready to go to an Explore session and your child suddenly says ‘Do I have to go today?’ Here’s what might be going on…...

Get ready for year 1!

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...

Bromley member’s thoughts on family will melt your heart

August 2, 2018

What does family mean to you? Alfie from our Bromley centre has been doing some work over the summer about his family and it’s too wonderful not...

Is your child’s vocabulary holding them back?

August 1, 2018

Education Secretary, Damian Hinds, has highlighted the need for children to develop good language skills. Here are some ways you can help your child...

Fitting Explore around busy life

July 31, 2018

We know that life can sometimes get a little busy; that’s why we work hard to make our membership as flexible as possible for all families. We...