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How to build your child's maths confidence (in: Dilemmas & solutions)
Nov 14, 2019

This week is Maths Week, which aims to provide young people in England with a positive image of mathematics and contribute to changing the national attitude towards the vital and beautiful subject. To encourage confidence and a love of maths amongst young people Charlotte Gater, Head of Curriculum at Explore Learning, has come up with her top tips to help parents build their child’s maths confidence at home.

 

Hannah the Spanner Books by Stuart Simmonds and Bill Greenhead (in: Books: children & YA)
Nov 13, 2019

Anne Coates reviews the latest two books in the Hannah the Spanner series:Hannah the Spanner and the Diamond Robbery and Hannah the Spanner and the Racing Car written by Stuart Simmonds and illustrated by Bill Greenhead.

The Importance of Routine – and Having Fun – in our Lives (in: News)
Nov 12, 2019

Following on from research carried out by Seven Seas Cod Liver Oil which shows us that children prioritise fun and friendship, Alistair Bryce Clegg, Early Years specialist from the Channel4 programme Old People’s Home for Four Year Olds, discusses the importance of routine for children and the things they – and we – should all be doing daily with his top tips.

Flash Sale at Build-A-Bear Workshop (in: News)
Nov 11, 2019

Today – 11 November – is Singles Day (11/11) and Build-A-Bear Workshop is celebrating with £11.11 deals online on furry friends and accessories. The sale is today only and online only so make sure to grab those £11.11 deals while you can.

We Are Artists by Kari Herbert (in: Books: children & YA)
Nov 8, 2019

We Are Artists by Kari Herbert is, quite simply, a beautiful book to cherish and treasure, writes Anne Coates.

How Nature Nurtures Children (in: News)
Nov 7, 2019

The Wildlife Trusts call for every child to have a daily one-hour nature boost after research they commissioned by the Institute of Education at UCL to evaluate the impact that experiencing nature has upon children, revealed that children’s wellbeing increased after they had spent time connecting with nature: the children showed an increase in their personal wellbeing and health over time, and they showed an increase in nature connection and demonstrated high levels of enjoyment. 

Bannatyne Spa – Chingford (in: Stressbusters)
Nov 6, 2019

To mark National Spa Week, Anne Coates shares her experience a spa day for two at Bannatyne Spa in Chingford courtesy of buyagift.

BookTrust Christmas Appeal (in: News)
Nov 5, 2019

Just one book can brighten a vulnerable child’s Christmas. BookTrust appeals to public to donate £10 to send a book gift to a vulnerable child this December. 

Roald Dahl’s Beastly Brutes and Heroic Human Beans by Stella Caldwell (in: Books: children & YA)
Nov 4, 2019

Lottie and Elizabeth Bull's review of Roald Dahl’s Beastly Brutes and Heroic Human Beans, by Stella Caldwell, illustrated by Quentin Blake and published by Carlton Books.

Top Tips to Save Money on Christmas Gifts          (in: Money matters)
Nov 1, 2019

Saving money on Christmas gifts is easy when you know how. In this Christmas gift guide, we take a fresh look at how to cut down on the cost of presents and prepare for the big day in style with Ale Romàn's top tips.

 

CBeebies Christmas Show – Hansel & Gretel (in: Cinema/theatre/TV)
Oct 31, 2019

Following a successful launch in 2018, UK audiences are invited to watch CBeebies’ theatre recording of this year’s Christmas Show: Hansel & Gretel on the big screen on 30 November and 1 December.

Cocorose London Foldable Party Shoe (in: Looking good, feeling great)
Oct 30, 2019

Iconic flat shoe brand and foldable party shoe creator, Cocorose London, has founded its own style-cred awareness day – Blister Friday – taking place on Friday 29 November, to keep women’s feet in better shape and enhance their safety whilst getting home from parties.