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Free homeschooling resources for parents and teachers

Except for the children of key workers, all UK schools are closed. And many teachers and parents have had to adapt to working from home.

Easy ways to improve school-wide communication

Communication is the key to resolving problems and making processes work more efficiently. So we’re sharing our top tips to help you improve your communication school-wide.

How you can help prepare your school for shut down

With the number of coronavirus cases rising each day, UK schools and offices are starting to take precautions to stop the virus spreading further by implementing work from home strategies and shutting schools down.

Shutting your school: How to get the most out of the Parentapps Connect App

Communication is the key to resolving problems and making processes work more efficiently. So we’re sharing our top tips to help you improve your communication school-wide.

3 tips to help your child revise

With SATs and GCSE exams fast approaching, after February half-term, the stress can feel overburdening for parents and children, alike. It can be hard to encourage your child to revise more consistently – particularly if you’re not sure how best to help them.

How teachers can get children more active at school

As adults, we all know how important it is to keep active when at work – mainly if your job is sedentary. It was suggested by Office technology manufacturer, Fellowes that in just 20 years’ time, the average office worker could expect to have varicose veins, a hunched back from sitting all day and become overweight due to little movement!

How a school app can help you amid the Coronavirus outbreak

As of Monday 23 March, all UK schools have closed their doors to all children, except for those with parents who are key workers. Along with all non-essential shops and places including pubs, cafes and bars, schools have closed their doors in a bid to protect staff, pupils and parents from catching and spreading the Coronavirus disease – officially named COVID-19.