by annabel | Dec 16, 2018 | Christmas, Humour, Parents, Schools
My news feed this week has been filled with gorgeous pictures of shepherds, angels and donkeys. Alongside this, a lot of parents have been ‘taking their hats off’ to the teachers that have managed to get these shepherds, angels and donkeys into some sort...
by annabel | Dec 15, 2018 | Advice, Bella Learning, Parents, Schools, Tests
Last month saw the annual publication of the (state) primary school league tables. Schools are well-aware of what this means for them, but what does it mean for parents? Bella Learning talks you through the maths (and the reading and the writing…) What do they...
by annabel | Dec 9, 2018 | Advice, Christmas, Parents, Reading
]Here are Bella Learning’s current year by year teacher picks for primary school kids, based on entertainment (and educational) value: Reception – Oi Frog! by Kes Gray and Jim Field A hilarious tale of rules and rhymes, perfect for an early reader to enjoy...
by admin | Nov 21, 2018 | Advice, Bella Learning, Parents, Schools, Workshops
Despite the sore throat and spinning head by the end of the event, as a teacher I used to love parents’ evening. Those 10 minutes can make all the difference to your child’s experience and outcomes at school so go prepared! These are Bella Learning’s TOP TIPS for a...
by admin | Nov 20, 2018 | Advice, Bella Learning, Curriculum, Parents, Schools
Last week, the DFE confirmed the rumour that has been (ominously) circling for a while – that a statutory, computerised times table test will be required to be taken by every child in state education at the end of year four. What we know so far: The test will start...
