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STEM education is now a key feature of your child’s primary education but what is it all about?

What does ‘hi-lo’ stand for? Hi -Lo is an acronym which stands for high interest, low reading level. These books cover a wide range of topics aimed at capturing a child’s interest but are written in an easy-to-read style. Illustrations are also a key feature of hi-lo books. Some hi-lo books are also printed on …

‘Reading’ doesn’t always equal ‘Understanding’ – Reading alone doesn’t mean that your child has understood what they have read. How many times have you read a paragraph and had to re-read it because you just weren’t concentrating? If your child knows that you won’t be checking to see if they’ve understood what they’ve read, they …

We all know that reading is crucial for success at school but as parents, we know that not all children like to read. In fact, some of them would rather take out the rubbish than sit down with a book! I have always encouraged my children to read. If they are reading a book they …