When Your Child Struggles to Focus: A Friendly, Practical Guide for Parents (At Home and in School)
A gentle, practical guide to helping your child focus at home and school, with simple strategies, real examples, and supportive, easy-to-use ideas.
For Parents
Helpful guides for parents — from choosing schools to supporting learning and wellbeing. Clear, practical advice for every stage of your child’s education.
Neurodiversity in the Classroom: Practical Strategies for Teachers (and Parents) in UK Schools
Supporting neurodiverse pupils in UK classrooms with practical, compassionate strategies that help teachers and parents create inclusive, thriving learning environments.
How Schools Handle Safeguarding: A Simple Guide for Parents
A clear, parent-friendly guide to how UK schools handle safeguarding. Learn what safeguarding really involves, how schools protect pupils every day, what the DSL does, how concerns are handled, and how parents can work with schools to keep children safe.
Understanding School Attendance Rules (and What Counts as an Unauthorised Absence)
A clear, parent-friendly guide to UK school attendance rules. Learn what counts as authorised or unauthorised absence, when fines apply, and how to avoid attendance issues. Includes real examples and practical advice.
A Parent’s Guide to School Reports and Grades: What They Really Mean
Learn how to read UK school reports and grades with confidence. Understand what “working towards expectations” really means, how to interpret teacher comments, and how to support your child before grades become a concern.
What to Do if Your Child Is Struggling Academically (Before Hiring a Tutor)
Is your child struggling at school? Learn what to do before hiring a tutor — from talking with teachers and identifying learning gaps to building confidence and using free support. A practical guide for UK parents.
Understanding Catchment Areas and School Admissions Appeals in the UK
Confused about school catchment areas and admissions appeals in the UK? This easy-to-read parent’s guide explains how catchments work, what to do if your child doesn’t get a place, and how to prepare a strong appeal — with real examples and expert advice.
The Complete Guide to UK School Types (and How to Choose What’s Right for Your Child)
Confused by the many types of schools in the UK? This complete parent’s guide explains the differences between academies, community, free, faith, special, and independent schools — with real examples and links to explore each school type on AllSchools.