Imaginative play is a wonderful gift through which children can experience fantasy worlds in a risk-free way. It may seem nonsensical at times, to adults, but actually very important work is being done when children engage in “pretend-play”. From slaying...
The last twenty-five years, or so, have been characterised more and more by the use of digital technology, since the introduction of the internet in 1991. Whereas previously the emphasis was on traditional industry and preparing learners for a manufacturing economy,...
At Pick n Pay, we believe that living well starts with eating well. Filling up on the right foods not only fuels and nourishes us, but they provide numerous benefits to our health. We should know how important it is to eat more vegetables and fruit daily; that we need...
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr Seuss We know that reading is a powerful way to educate children beyond the realms of the compulsory work they need to do to “pass” their...
As we come to the end of the 2019 academic year, we look back on a successful year and remain humbled by how much we achieved together with you, our partner schools. OUR NEW WEBSITE IS NOW LIVE! We are excited to reveal that our new website is now live. We’ve made it...
Recent research suggests that the best way to develop maths skills such as number knowledge is through every day problem-solving. We can help children learn by asking questions that we routinely ask. For example, instead of saying “Pack some toys to take to Granny’s”...
