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Primary School Education News

Primary School Education News

Read the latest information regarding education developments at primary school level. Learn more about the Reception Base Line Assessment, the Year 4 Multiplication Check, and the teacher assessments replacing the KS1 and KS2 SATs in 2021.

Primary School Education News, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2

The Homework Debate 2021: Do Primary Schoolers Really Need Homework?

The homework debate resurfaces every year without fail. It is a popular topic with parents, primary school teachers, online tutors, and politicians alike. Should homework

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Primary School Education News

School Starting age: Scotland vs England

Typically, the school starting age in Scotland vs England is the same, with children entering P1 or Reception when they are 4.5 to 5.5 years

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Primary School Education News, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2

What is Progress 8, and how are Teachers Measuring Progress in 2021?

What is Progress 8? It’s a statistic used to measure pupils’ progress between Year 6 and Year 11, effectively measuring their attainment across eight subjects/qualifications.

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Primary School Education News, Free Learning Resources, Remote Learning

Returning to School Parents’ Guide | March 2021 Update

Online Maths Courses for Primary Schoolers Register today! Courses are running from April 19th – July 17th, 2021. Learn more On Monday, Prime Minister Boris

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Primary School Education News, Remote Learning

Returning to School after Lockdown, a Parent’s Perspective

The pandemic has been challenging for everyone, but particularly parents. Parents have had to face impossible choices across the UK, looking after their children or

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Primary School Education News, Key Stage 2

Year 4 Times Tables Test: What You Need to Know for 2021

The Year 4 times tables test, also known as the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) is a new assessment introduced by the government in

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