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From Homework to Home Learning

Following my post  ‘Parent Matters -Homework’ this article from John Spencer really made me think. In it he poses the idea that homework should be looked at in a completely different way by schools. Do go and read it. If … Continue reading

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Parent Matters #2 – Homework

This occasional series is for teachers and parents exploring areas of concern that parents have about all matters educational. HOMEWORK! This word can send shivers down the spines of children, parents and teachers. It is one topic that is never … Continue reading

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Easter School

As schools close for the Easter break, I thought I’d share with you the ‘holidays’ that some staff are having. No – don’t worry, this post is not about sun and sea! It is about Easter School. This is the … Continue reading

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Homework!

This must be one of the most contentious subjects between schools, parents & children. I can remember when I was approaching the end of my own primary education that one of the things that made secondary school so different was … Continue reading

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