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What are your kids learning at school?
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Don't waste money buying expensive pet blankets and bedding from pet shops. Baby blankets and bedding items from charity shops serve the purpose equally well and cost a lot less.Hilary Burfoot, Berkshire. Tip from Woman's Weekly
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When it's all going pear shaped, rebalance yourself with a move that's a bit yoga-ish. Sit comfortably; inhale for the count of 3, exhale for a count of 6, until you feel calm. You'll find you can't breathe and count and hold on to stressful thoughts!Woman Magazine
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Fancy a weekend lie in? Now that my kids are old enough to tell the time, I tell them they'll get a prize if they manage to stay in bed until the clock says seven. While they're asleep, I change the clock to run an hour slow. A bit naughty, but it's worth it!Ellie Jones, Newcastle. Tip from Woman Magazine
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When I'm helping my son to read a new book from school, I write a list of the words he struggles on. We go through the list separately and tick off every word he gets right. He is then able to relate the word to the book and by the following week he reads the words perfectly.
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Re-use the small string bags that come with washing tablets. They're ideal for storing hair bobbles, nail varnish and make-up. They're also good for children's small toys like marbles and conkers.Amanda Evans, North Yorkshire. Tip from Woman's Weekly
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What is the National Curriculum?
The National Curriculum is an outline of subjects that are taught and learned in school, as laid down by law.Up until 1988, schools could choose what they taught their pupils. The idea of the National Curriculum is to make sure all pupils get a balanced education.
The National Curriculum lists the subjects that must be covered and what topics should be taught, plus the levels that pupils should reach at ages 7, 11 and 14.
The curriculum is split up into 4 Key Stages
- Key Stage 1: Ages 5-7 (Years 1-2)
- Key Stage 2: Ages 7-11 (Years 3-6)
- Key Stage 3: Ages 11-14 (Years 7-9)
- Key Stage 4: Ages 14-16 (Years 10-11)
The remainder of this article will cover Key Stages 1&2 only. Here's what you need to know about Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
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