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Looking to expand your little one’s library?
Page-turning books for Key Stages 1 and 2 We asked the tutors at LS Tuition to recommend their favourite books for Key Stages 1 and 2....
Dec 13, 20239 min read


Family Quiz Book
Mr. Grant, Clifton Hall School Head is delighted to announce the publication of his second 'family' quiz book, now available online at...
Nov 29, 20231 min read


How nurturing the whole child fosters a love of learning
The Key Differences Between Holistic and Traditional Learning Unsure about whether holistic education or the traditional approach is...
Nov 16, 20238 min read


Holistic, Inclusive Alternative To Mainstream Education In Edinburgh
There are wonderful alternatives to mainstream education — like our unique learning space in Edinburgh, Scotland. Founded by teacher...
Oct 31, 20236 min read


Choosing the right book for your child
By Lydia the Founder of LS Tuition. Choosing the right book - reading level If you ever wonder why schools put so much emphasis on...
Sep 27, 20232 min read


Voxblock Launches Voxblock Schools
Voxblock Schools - screen-free audiobook schools package - the storytime classroom assistant for children aged 3-12 Voxblock, launch...
Sep 27, 20233 min read


Instrument Purchasing and Rental Options
The Wind Section - Instruments to Purchase or Hire If your child has been offered music lessons at school to learn a brass or woodwind...
Sep 21, 20232 min read


Children have a skewed view of the natural world – but it doesn’t have to be that way
By Kate Howlett , PhD candidate in Zoology, University of Cambridge Children’s books and TV shows are full of animals, but how well do...
Sep 20, 20233 min read


Top 10 Drop-ins with Babies & Preschoolers
Here’s what we’d do just now. Let us know if you find hidden gems!: 1. FATOWL classes 6 months to 4/5 years Various times Drop-in/One-off...
Sep 4, 20234 min read


Meet the Headteacher of the New Nursery and Junior School at Merchiston
Merchiston are delighted to announce our new headteacher of The Forest at Merchiston …Davina Bowers. Davina Bowers, headteacher of The...
Aug 30, 20233 min read


Loretto Welcomes New Junior School Head
Loretto School has appointed Mrs Catherine Beddison as Head of Loretto Junior School. Joining Loretto from Cranleigh Prep School in...
Aug 30, 20231 min read


How do you teach phonics reading?
Phonics Part 2 By LS Tuition Blending is a key technique in phonics reading. After learning the sounds of the alphabet, children will...
Aug 17, 20234 min read


A Guide To Phonics
by LS Tuition Part 1. Phonics is a method of teaching children to read using sound. Children develop phonics skills by linking sounds...
Aug 17, 20234 min read


Getting your child ready to return to school
WRITTEN BY: LS TUITION - EDINBURGH It’s already that time of year! Summer fun has been had over the past 6 weeks, and now we’re fully in...
Aug 16, 20234 min read


The benefits of boarding and the wrap-around care that Fettes provides
by CHARLIE G O MINOGUE, HEADMASTER OF FETTES PREPARATORY SCHOOL CHARLIE G O MINOGUE, Head Fettes Preparatory School The mention of...
Jul 20, 20233 min read


Why it’s important to teach kids to cook
by Harper Collins Why it’s important to teach kids to cook Knowing how to feed ourselves is one of life’s most important skills. It’s as...
Jul 20, 20233 min read


When communications break down - what are the options for you and your family?
There is no doubt that separation and divorce are unpleasant events (to say the least) for any family and they can signal the start of a...
Jul 11, 20233 min read


Book Review
By Laura Vida, Feature Writer, Nursery and School Guide Book Reviewer Rainforest (4+) by Cath Ard, Illus. Juliana Motzko, Townhouse...
Jun 25, 20232 min read


Early learning fun
For a newborn baby, the world is an incredible and exciting place, everything is new, just waiting to be discovered. Babies start...
Jun 19, 20235 min read


Summer holiday learning
by Harper Collins This article has been written by parenting author and blogger Becky Goddard-Hill. Summer holiday activities by Harper...
Jun 14, 20233 min read
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