WHEN YOUR CHILD first heads off to school, it can be hard to let go. You remember your own teachers – the inspiring, the boring and the downright useless. What’s this one going to be like? And most importantly, how can you get the best out of her

Mussolini’s job before he became the dictator of Italy?(a) Primary School teacher (b) Train driver (c) Tea-makerMaths13. What is the cube root of 8?(a) 2(b) 4(c) 80014.What is 2/5 expressed as a percentage?(a) 40%(b) 25%(c) 110%15. What size are each

Up until now you have been solely responsible for teaching your child everything they know. However, you are now at a point where you are giving someone else the authority to take on this important role. How you can let go and allow the teacher

during term time a legal right. Currently, the entitlement is only at a head teacher’s discretion with a fine of £100 for parents who break the school’s rulings. The campaign is supported by a poll revealing that 92 per cent of parents agree with the idea

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. For more information go to Irlen UK.What should I do?When a child has difficulty reading it can be stressful and emotional for a parent. Work with your child's teacher to understand and pinpoint the problem and instead of focussing on the negatives build

ant... etc4. What washing powder does Kojak use?Bald automatic 5. What's the difference between bogies and broccoli?Kids don't eat broccoli6.Teacher: Kevin, you're homework's getting betterKevin: Yes sir, my dad's stopped helping me7. How did the T

nannies and the staff include primary and nursery school teachers as well as maternity nurses. Set up two years ago by former investment banker Nicola Grant, Holiday Nanny won the Essence Of The Entrepreneur Award 2008 from BT Business in January

family history of dyslexia or if you are concerned your child is not progressing as quickly as her peers, discuss it with her teacher, or contact the British Dyslexia Association. Meares-Irlen syndrome is a form of visual disturbance which is often

Here are some top tips on on how you can help your child:If you think your child is gifted or talented, discuss his abilities and needs with his teacher or headteacher. All schools should have or share a Leading Teacher for Gifted and Talented