Parents’ evenings are a very important part of the relationship you develop with your child’s school and teacher. Find out how to get the most out of them.
Preparing for parents’ evening
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About Oxford Owl
Oxford Owl is an award-winning website from Oxford University Press, created to support children’s learning both at home and at school. Our Oxford Owl blog is for parents interested in how best to support their child’s learning at home. Over the coming months we’ll be...
Five ways to encourage reluctant readers
From ‘thinking outside the bookbag’ to reading for a purpose, Isabel Thomas shares some great advice on helping reluctant readers get excited about books.
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Using storytelling to develop reading and writing skills
Early reading specialist Emily Guille-Marrett talks about how oral storytelling can lay the foundations for literacy skills – as well as being great fun.
What to expect in the first year of secondary school
Christine Jenkins takes us through what is expected of both parents and children in the first year at secondary school.
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