The great obesity debate has been rumbling on for what feels like an eternity in the UK, but that is only because there is a growing problem. According to Public Health England, 60,000 children in the final year of primary school are classed as obese, with 22,000 of those branded…

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College tuition is expensive. There is no way around that simple fact, but if you are prepared for it, you can help your child gain an education without leaving you and your spouse broke. Loans, grants and scholarships are a great way to help aid in the funding of your child’s…

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Photo Credit: daily threads via Compfight cc There is growing concern within education that the lack of male teachers is becoming a serious issue. Generous statistics put the ratio of male primary teachers at 12% whilst 4 out of every 5 teacher jobs goes to a woman. However, much of…

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I have been a fan of Leapfrog products for a while now – as well as being heaps of fun for children, they all have a learning and educational function too – a total winner in my book! We have been trying out the LeapPad 3, the LeapReader and the…

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Keeping the kids busy over the summer holidays can be tough – why not try some of these ‘secret learning suggestions’ from mum and teacher Lisa Bradburn? Let us know how you get on! The Summer holidays are a well-earned break for growing minds. As a mum to three children…

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