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UK School System Ages: Year Groups, Key Stages & Exams

By Louis Scott

British schools are renowned worldwide for the quality of the education they offer. However, the way the system works is often confusing for families. In this article, we’ll walk you through the UK school system at every age – covering the key exams, entry points, and comparisons with the US grading system. The UK system […]

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What learning needs to happen before reading can start?

By Olivia Campbell

Then let us begin… Zanna Clarke, EYFS expert and Marketing and Communications Manager at Little Dukes, examines the learning needed before reading can start Learning to read starts well before formal phonics instruction. In the early years, children need rich experiences that help them tune into language, rhythm, and meaning. Pre-reading activities are powerful because […]