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Tips to help parents be a supporter of learning at home rather than taking on the role of main teacher.

Guest author at Cluey and educational futurist, Gavin McCormack, says self-confidence is the key to unlocking the potential for our kids to excel socially, emotionally and academically. Here鈥檚 how t...

As parents, we often fight the urge to be overprotective of our kids, but there comes an age, where a little autonomy is a good thing. So, when is the right time to let the kids travel to school on th...

Going on an overnight school camp is an amazing experience that builds resilience and confidence, but that first time away can also be a little scary. Here鈥檚 some good advice for new campers and the...

Looking for ideas to keep your kids entertained during the holidays without breaking the bank? See our top tips for having fun while getting the creative juices flowing.

Teachers, the school and parents play a huge part in building a child鈥檚 resilience so they can maintain a positive mindset and are well equipped to thrive in the world.

From the first day at school to the last, there are different expectations and milestones for your child. If you would like to make it easier for your child to navigate all this, read on.

Thinking about teaching your child at home? Homeschooling is on the rise in New Zealand but before you decide, let鈥檚 look at the benefits and challenges.

School reports detail the progress of students and inform parents of any issues or challenges that could affect their child鈥檚 learning. Here鈥檚 how it works.

Some extra support with learning can help children thrive but sometimes, a specialist school is the best option. Let鈥檚 explain the options and potential actions.

There are different types of schools in New Zealand that you can choose for your child and there are also other options than mainstream schooling. Let鈥檚 explain.

It鈥檚 Coronavirus d茅j脿 vu; trying to effectively support the kids in home learning while holding down vulnerable jobs or helping multiple siblings at the same time. Cluey Chief Learning Officer, Dr...

Kiwi kids who live within a school鈥檚 area are guaranteed a place at their local school. Let鈥檚 explain the ins and outs of school zoning and out-of-zone enrolments.

Whether it鈥檚 the weather or that pesky pandemic keeping you at home these school holidays, we鈥檒l help you make it through with our fun and stimulating at-home activities for kids of all ages鈥攏o ...

Learning is a deeply complex neurological process that is widely studied across the world. We discover more about it every day, but we鈥檝e got a very long way to go before we understand it confidentl...

If your child is falling into a pattern of ditching school, it鈥檚 time to get involved. It may not seem like a big deal, but it could be a sign that something鈥檚 wrong.

Read our advice on how to recognise school refusal and discover ways to help your child overcome their reasons for refusing to go to school.

Rick Molineux and Olivia Monro in Cluey鈥檚 8868体育 and Secondary English department share their tips for parents wanting to help sharpen their child鈥檚 skills and passion for reading and writing

Cluey鈥檚 Tutor Development Manager and former deputy school principal, David Erwin, shares his advice to parents on communicating with their child鈥檚 teacher

Cluey educators Rick Molineux and Lucy Macken share their insights and advice

At the risk of sounding overly dramatic, confidence is one of the single most important qualities for a child to have. But why does it matter so much? And can it be grown? Our Chief Learning Officer, ...

What do COVID 19 and the summer holidays have in common?

There鈥檚 no denying the benefits of summer learning, but getting the kids on board is easier said than done.

Suddenly found yourself wearing a teacher hat...morning til night...indefinitely? Dr Selina Samuels shares her tips for structuring your child鈥檚 school day, keeping them engaged in online learning a...

At Cluey we鈥檙e drawing on our experience delivering tens of thousands of lessons online and sharing our expertise with teachers, parents and students across New Zealand (you know, just in case we al...

How do you know if a child is learning? Is it the ability to recite answers? Do we measure it in terms of assessment marks? Or is real learning about absorbing knowledge in a deeper way?

Wanting the very best for our kids is natural for parents, but finding balance through extracurricular activities is just as important for our kids as it is for us.

High achievers aren鈥檛 born 鈥� they鈥檙e made. Here鈥檚 how to foster traits like persistence and engagement at home.

As a modern society we spend more time looking at screens than ever before. With screens not going anywhere any time soon, how are all those pixels impacting us physically, emotionally, socially and m...

How can the home environment we create help our kids at school?鈥� Read on to find out.

Many gifted children are not gifted in all areas of life; they can lack self-esteem and often doubt their true abilities.鈥� As a parent or teacher, you can support gifted children to build resilience...

Anxiety can be a serious and debilitating disorder that seems to be on the rise. It鈥檚聽important聽for parents聽to recognise the signs of anxiety in children and feel equipped to deal with it properl...

Teachers and parents play crucial roles in children's education. But empowering them to own their learning is perhaps the biggest advantage we can give them. Here's how.

If your child shows signs of giftedness, it can be hard to know how best to support them. Here are seven ways you can encourage your child to make the most of their talents.

At its core, education is a relationship. And like any relationship, sometimes you need to make the tough choice to move on.

Mention ADD 鈥� Attention Deficit Disorder 鈥� and most people assume it鈥檚 a learning difficulty. Once you have identified it and figured out what works for you, ADD can actually be a blessing for s...

Career. Family. Friends. The pressure to have it all can be all-consuming. Peace Mitchell, co-founder of the Women's Business School shares her secrets to making it all work.

It鈥檚 never too late to encourage your child to read. Here are seven tried and tested strategies to help foster an enjoyment of books and reading.

鈥淗ow was your day, honey?鈥� 鈥淕ood.鈥� 鈥淲hat did you do at school?鈥� 鈥淣othing.鈥� Sound familiar? Learn how you can get your kids to open up about their day.

School anxiety can show up in children of all ages. Here are some practical strategies you can use to support your child through their anxiety.

As parents, we don鈥檛 always know how best to support our child鈥檚 learning. Here are five ways teachers can help your child catch up at school.

Don鈥檛 wait until a school report or to be summoned to a parent-teacher meeting to learn your child is falling behind at school. Here are some signs that your child may be having difficulties with th...

It鈥檚 hard to have a meaningful conversation about your child in 10 minutes. But here are some tips to make it easier.

The opportunity to choose which school your children go to is clearly a privilege and a luxury, but it can also be a minefield.

Is labelling a child with special learning needs doing more harm than good?聽We spoke to our in-house education team to聽get their thoughts.

Wading through titles at your local bookstore or filtering out the online rubbish can still leave you with information overload. So how do you know what will help and what will hinder?

Each child learns differently. But do learning styles still matter? Dr Selina Samuels explains.

We鈥檙e the most important teachers for our children. But what happens when we can鈥檛 remember our ratios or radians?

Need to carve out some time to help with homework? Try these organisational hacks.

Looking to play an active role in your child鈥檚 schoolwork? We asked our expert tutors how you can best help your kids at home.

Teaching a reluctant child trigonometry can cause the best of us to lose our cool. Here are our tips for staying calm.

Avoid the "Summer Slide" with these holiday study tips.