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What Your Child Really Means When They Say "I Hate Maths"
"I hate maths." It's a sentence many parents hear. Sometimes it's English. Sometimes it's science. Sometimes it's school altogether. Our instinct is often to reassure them. ...more
How do we learn ,Help with maths &Neurodiversity
August 06, 2026•2 min read
What if the child isn't the problem...
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. P... ...more
Become a tutor ,How do we learn Education tutoring &Neurodiversity
August 05, 2026•3 min read
Supporting your child through the battle of the homework!
"I ask my child to do their homework, and it turns into an argument every single time." If that sounds familiar, you're certainly not alone. In fact, it's probably one of the most common frustrations ... ...more
How do we learn ,Help with maths &Neurodiversity
July 30, 2026•3 min read
The Washing Up Was Still on the Side
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 ... ...more
How do we learn ,Education &tutoring
June 09, 2026•2 min read
What I understand about supporting neurodiverse students
I think more than anything though, it is important to work with the child sat in front of us. Not the label or our preconceptions. If you would like a free copy of my book, just send me an email: info... ...more
How do we learn ,Education &tutoring
June 03, 2026•4 min read
Supporting older learners with handwriting practice
Some children struggle to make their hand writing legible. They know what they want to say, but getting it onto paper is a whole new challenge. If hand writing is an issue in itself, these ideas may h... ...more
Creative Resources for primary children ,How do we learn
February 06, 2025•6 min read