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Exam access arrangements and extra time: what parents need to know
A plain-English guide to who may qualify, what evidence schools look for, why normal way of working matters and how to start the conversation early.
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Learning support for parents
Use this section to find parent guides on homework, reading, dyslexia-aware support, home-school tutoring and practical resources.
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Guides in Learning support for parents
Pick a guide below for homework, reading, dyslexia-aware support or learning at home.
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Dyslexia tutor guide for parents
How to decide whether tutoring is the right next step, what qualifications and safeguarding checks to ask about, and how to compare school, specialist, local and online support routes.
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Educational resources for parents
Choose a sensible starting point for reading, maths, homework, revision or home learning, and know when to ask school or seek more tailored support.
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Home school tutor: how to choose the right support
A practical guide to when tutoring helps, what to check before booking, and when school, local authority, SEND, health or exam-centre routes should come first.
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Homework help for parents when your child is stuck
Work out what is getting in the way, how to help without taking over, and when to ask school or a tutor for extra support.
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How to teach a child to read at home
Practical first steps for supporting reading at home, from phonics and book choice to calm routines and when to ask school for help.
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Year 6 SATs maths at home: what actually helps
Calm, targeted practice can help your child prepare without turning every evening into a test. Start with arithmetic and reasoning, use past questions diagnostically, and know when to ask for school or tutor support.
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