With the first SEAG Transfer Test taking place on Saturday 14th November 2026, many P7 families across Northern Ireland are now making their final preparations. If you’re looking for SEAG Transfer Test tips to help your child feel ready, my advice is to keep these last few days as calm and familiar as possible. This Read more about SEAG Transfer Test Tips: The Final Days Before the Exam[…]
A Different Pace Reading confidence often develops most naturally when children are relaxed and enjoying themselves, which is one reason I believe the summer holidays provide such a valuable opportunity. With the summer holidays finally here, many children will be looking forward to a well-earned break. After months of school, homework and busy schedules, it Read more about How to Build Reading Confidence This Summer[…]
World Book Day Northern Ireland often arrives with a mixture of excitement and mild panic. Costumes are organised, favourite characters are debated, and parents find themselves searching wardrobes for something that resembles a well-known figure from a children’s novel. While dressing up is undoubtedly part of the fun, World Book Day Northern Ireland offers something Read more about World Book Day in Northern Ireland: Building Readers[…]
Mock exams for SEAG Transfer Test are one of the most effective ways to prepare children in Northern Ireland, reducing nerves and building confidence. With thousands of pupils sitting the exam every year, the pressure to perform well is very real. One of the most effective ways to reduce anxiety and build confidence is through Read more about Mock Exams for SEAG Transfer Test: Build Confidence and Success[…]
As the summer holidays begin, many Northern Ireland families are thinking ahead to the SEAG Transfer Test in November. This blog shares gentle revision strategies that help children stay on track without burning out. From realistic goal-setting to fun, low-pressure activities in English and Maths, learn how to keep learning alive while still enjoying the summer break.
5 Fun Ways to Keep Maths Skills Sharp Over the Summer As the school year ends and summer begins, many children (and parents!) are ready for a well-earned break from books, uniforms, and packed lunches. While relaxation is essential, long summer holidays can often lead to a “summer slide”—where pupils forget some of what they’ve Read more about Beat the Summer Slide[…]
From time to time, some parents and guardians appear to be a little hesitant towards onlinelearning for their children. In this week’s column, I will discuss the benefits and some commonmisconceptions towards online learning. Firstly, I alleviate their concerns by offering afree/no-obligation lesson so they can experience it first-hand without having to make anycommitments. I Read more about The Benefits of Online Learning[…]
Some of the most common dyslexic symptoms for children under five years old are difficulty learning nursery rhymes, slow speech development, trouble learning the alphabet and the inability to follow multiple instructions, E.g. putting the crayons in their box and putting the box away. The general signs for primary school children are slow-paced reading, which Read more about Early Signs of Dyslexia[…]
If you had a child who sat the Transfer Test last November, I’m sure you know that the long-awaited results will be released in less than two weeks (27th January). Not thinking about the results is easier said than done for many parents and children. Feeling anxious or excited about how they performed in the Read more about Preparing for Transfer Test Results[…]
The time has finally come! The Transfer Tests start this Saturday 12th November, with the GL Test and the following three Saturdays for AQE pupils. The children have worked so hard over the past year, and their efforts deserve to be celebrated no matter the outcome. One of the key benefits of the Transfer Test Read more about You Can Do It! Last Minute Transfer Test Tips[…]