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Why your child should read to your dog

March 7, 2014

Guest Blog for Explore Learning from Fiona Firth, Head Nutritionist at Burns Pet Nutrition Burns Pet Nutrition is a proud sponsor of an organisation...

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High five with Edinburgh Blackhall tutor

Happy 10th Birthday, Edinburgh Blackhall!

February 7, 2014

Lise McCaffery, Curriculum Development Manager at Explore Learning Next month, the Explore Learning tuition centre in Blackhall, Edinburgh will...

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Explore Learning win Mumsnet Innovation Award

Explore Learning wins Mumsnet Innovation Award

November 27, 2013

We were delighted to be presented with a Mumsnet Innovation Award at an event at Lancaster House hosted by the Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg....

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