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It’s been a tumultuous summer in terms of weather: four seasons in a day, at points! From blistering sunshine to torrential rain, we’ve had it all. Fortunately, there’s a great weatherproof activity that the whole family can enjoy, which happens to be educational and fun all at the same time – watching a fantastic movie! […]

Finding fun, educational summer holiday activities can be a struggle – particularly when the weather turns grey and gloomy! If it’s raining or cold, a movie offers a perfect distraction: and there are some fantastic book-to-screen adaptations to indulge in. If you pick the right film, you can enjoy a few hours of escapism whilst […]

One of the key recommendations for parents trying to homeschool during COVID-19 is to stick to a routine – but what if the day simply doesn’t go to plan? Once the schedule has been disrupted, it can be really hard to know how to get back on track. Here are our top tips for salvaging […]

For most adults who run their own businesses, January is typically a very money-oriented time of year: the deadline for tax returns looms; for some, a new financial year begins; and, for many, bank accounts are still recovering from Christmas! What better time, then, to start introducing the young person in your life to some […]

School’s out for summer – but that doesn’t mean we should let students’ brains go slack until September, particularly if next year contains a round of crucial exams.  In this Mentor Education blog, we explore some of the best ways to keep young minds active over the vacation. Keep Students Learning Over Summer By… Making […]

The difficulty of prising a child away from their iPad and persuading them towards the swings is a source of annoyance for many families, with 28% of parents confessing that their children spend at least two hours a day in front of a screen. Excessive tablet time can undoubtedly have a negative effect, with reports […]