Gems of Wisdom

Maths, English and general knowledge are the foundations of everything else that follows in education. It's all too easy to get onto the school treadmill of testing and results that can put uneccessary stress onto a child. These puzzles allow children to learn and test their skills without feeling the pressure of school performance.

The summer holidays are here. How are you keeping those little people busy? How about some traditional games: games that you might remember from your own childhood; games that are easy to play. And they will help your child with history, general knowledge, engineering, negotiation, working under pressure and logic. Let the games begin!

The prospect of a long summer holiday is welcome and deserved at the end of the academic year. Relaxation is key. But the best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today and for those who will have an interview in the next academic year, whether 11+, 16+ or University entrance, now is the time to start thinking about the topics that will help your child to shine at interview and in personal statements.

Will your child be sitting school entrance exams next year? Have you made gentle academic plans for the summer holidays? And have you considered the benefits of boosting confidence well...