Education

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Dawn Strachan

Published on: 29/09/2026

My goal is that within this group you will find a variety of methods each month to help you to support your child with an aspect of maths or English. Many of the ideas I share are those I use for children who haven't thrived in mainstream schools

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What if the child isn't the problem...

Dawn Strachan

Published on: 05/08/2026

Sometimes, when a child is struggling at school, the first assumption we make is that the problem lies with the child. Perhaps they're not trying hard enough. Perhaps they're not naturally academic. Perhaps they just need to work a little harder.

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The Washing Up Was Still on the Side

Dawn Strachan

Published on: 09/06/2026

This morning I walked into the kitchen and the washing up was still sat on the side from yesterday. But yesterday I had moved different mountains. It is the same when we work with children, celebrate what is achieved and remember the primary focus

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