Boosting Children’s Learning with Oaka

It’s fair to say that the last two years have been very different to anything we had previously experienced. COVID-19 changed life for everyone all over the world, and many of these changes happened quite suddenly. One day schools and after schools clubs were open, and the next day they weren’t. Read on to find out how Oaka packs are trying to help.

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A Parent’s Guide to GCSEs

As a parent, it can be difficult to know how to best help your child prepare for their GCSE exams. However, there are many ways you can support them during this stressful time and relieve some of the pressure they are under. Even if you are just making sure they are eating breakfast on the day of an exam, the smallest help can make a difference. This guide discusses the top ways to support your child on the run up to and the day of their GCSE exams.

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Raising Extraordinary Young People

As a parent I feel a huge responsibility to raise extraordinary young people who will make a positive contribution to society and live happy and fulfilled lives. Part of that responsibility involves trying to give them the support they need, when they need it.

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Ideas for getting (and staying) active as a family in January

It’s fair to say that December can be characterised as a month of excess. People often purchase food and drink items that they don’t the rest of the year and generally tend to buy more of everything. There are more events, meet ups, meals out, get togethers and lots of left-overs. At the same time, normal routines and schedules are often paused as clubs and activities have a break over the festive season.

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5 Tips for Better Quality Time with Family

Quality time with your family is an essential part of cultivating a healthy and happy household environment. In fact, much of a child’s personal development hinges on the time they spend with their family. By spending quality time with one another, family members can strengthen their bonds, learn important values and skills, relieve stress, and keep traditions alive.

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