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A new curriculum for early years?
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 03/04/2012 14:27:55
Education alliance Early Childhood Action set out a manifesto for a new curriculum
In the belief that the Government's Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum puts too much emphasis on targets, Early Childhood Action – which consists of early years professionals – have drawn up a manifesto for a new curriculum. ECA’s ‘Manifesto
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How to raise a model citizen
By Sophie Westnedge on 11/02/2013 10:07:20
Every parent wants to know how to bring up a child with manners and respect for others
of responsibility towards others.The concept of citizenship came into focus in 2002, when it was made a compulsory part of the curriculum in England, with pupils being taught lessons on topics such as the UN and crime. But there are also many important lessons
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Education news: The garden classroom
By Catherine Hudson on 31/05/2013 15:46:58
As more schools create outdoor projects, pupils reap a raft of new skills
Soon, all children will be given the gift of green fingers. From next year “cultivating plants for practical purposes” becomes part of the curriculum, and already kitchen gardens are cropping up in primary schools across the land.Learning how
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Expanding your little chef's repertoire
By Amanda Pauley on 12/04/2013 10:18:33
Henry Dimbleby, co-founder of Leon and father of George, 5, Johnnie, 2, and Dory, 1, explains why his ‘Cook 5’ meal crusade for children is so important
After playing a key role in making cookery compulsory on the curriculum again, the founders of healthy fast food chain Leon have prepared a try-this-at-home recipe plan called Cook 5 in bid to turn rookie chefs into aspiring gastronomes.“There’s a
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To Kill A Mockingbird at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
By Catherine O'Dolan on 29/05/2013 10:50:00
Harper Lee's classic storybook is brought to life with fine performances from the kids and adults alike
ONE OF THE joys of parenting is being able to share things that you love with your child and savour them anew through their eyes. As one of the best-loved books on the English GCSE curriculum, To Kill A Mockingbird by Pulitzer Prize winning author
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Meet restaurateur Henry Dimbleby
By Amanda Pauley on 21/02/2013 10:57:29
Co-founder of Leon and father of George, 6, Johnnie, 2, and Dory, 1, talks transforming school dinners, horse meat, and his new ‘Cook 5’ meal crusade for children
in schools. How much lesson time do you think it should be given? “If you look at the curriculum, you’ll notice it’s very intentionally driven by what outputs you’re trying to achieve, rather than hours per week. We’ve left the freedom, regarding hours
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Advertorial: Is your child about to take the 11 Plus?
By Gavin Day on 25/07/2011 09:41:19
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. Four subjects may be tested:MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-verbal ReasoningMaths and English tests tend to follow the National Curriculum. Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning tests are not school-based subjects. Further information can be found
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Join in with the LeapFrog Tag Reading Campaign
By Gavin Day on 26/11/2012 08:34:00
Our sister site MadeForMums is having a Reading Month in association with LeapFrog, the award-winning creator of imaginative educational toys
Keep Your Child Learning Outside Of ClassTen Expert Tips To Help Your Child ReadBooks For Your SchoolchildThe Tag Content LibraryInnovative Curriculum
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Exclusive Q&A with theatre director Sally Cookson
By Sophie Westnedge on 13/05/2013 14:53:22
Theatre director gives Junior her thoughts on stage adaptations and introducing children to the world of plays...
is a place to see and hear stories being brought to life, and stories help us understand the world around us and who we are. If I had my way, I’d abolish any kind of curriculum for early years and educate them through the power of storytelling.Q. What
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The secrets of your child's success
By Chris Quigley on 17/04/2012 15:15:36
Eight simple rules to help your child reach the top
most of their time doing at school, which makes it more important that schools have a broad curriculum offering something for everyone. As adults, however, we learn that just because we are good at something doesn’t necessarily mean that we enjoy it
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