What Year 6 SATs results really show — and what they may miss — as your child prepares for secondary school. At this time of year, many families are looking ahead to Year 6 SATs. Some children are preparing steadily, others are feeling the pressure, and many parents are quietly wondering what these tests will really show. Recently, a mum asked me, “What was the point of those SATs? They didn’t show the stress, the tears, or how hard it was.” It’s a powerful reflection — and an important one....

SEND White Paper — focusing on connection and collaboration. SEND Changes: What the New White Paper Could Mean for Your Child I’ve always been a glass-half-full sort of person. For me, that doesn’t mean ignoring challenges. It means asking, what opportunities are here, and how can we make the most of them? That’s how I’ve been thinking about the recent SEND White Paper proposals. You may have seen headlines or heard that changes are being discussed. It’s completely understandable if this...

Learn how metacognition improves GCSE and A-level revision. Expert advice for students with dyslexia in Leeds, Wetherby, York and the wider Yorkshire area.