As the School of Mum and Dad reaches the end of week two, many of us across the UK have kids who would be breaking up from school tooday – if the schools weren't closed due to the coronavirus crisis.
In this video, I explore whether we should be downing tools as we head into the Easter holidays. I've spoken to parents, teachers and experts and have settled on a strategy that will hopefully make the next two weeks a little more manageable and a lot more enjoyable.
Stay safe and well one and all,
Victoria
School Guide, Mum & Founder
PS The video is 7-minutes long but if you watch until the end, you all get a little something
Links from the video
The Great Homework Debate: are you a Too Much or a Not Enough?
I can't fathom this blog dates back to 2013 – yes, School Guide is now it's 7th year and has helped over 10 million parents find the best school for their child – but homework is a perennial issue among parents.
10 Ways to Help Your Child Do Well At School – Simple Steps Every Parent Can Follow At Home
I wrote this blog a while back – before homeschooling was a thing – but thought some of the tips might be helpful at this exceptional time.