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Practical advice for parents
Short, practical guides from Spectrum teachers on helping at home, understanding school assessment and planning ahead.
Maths · 4 min read
Ten minutes a day: helping with maths at home
You do not need to be a maths teacher to help. Short, regular, low-pressure practice makes the biggest difference.
Read the guide →IB MYP · 5 min read
What do MYP criteria A to D actually mean?
A plain-language guide for parents to how MYP work is marked, and how to read your child’s report.
Read the guide →SAT and ACT · 4 min read
SAT or ACT? A calm guide to getting started
When to start, how to choose between the tests, and why a diagnostic is the best first step.
Read the guide →AI and safety · 5 min read
AI tools and children: a practical guide for parents
How to talk to your child about chatbots and AI tools, and simple rules that keep learning honest and safe.
Read the guide →Placements · 4 min read
Why real-world experience matters before university
Placements, projects and mentors help young people discover what they enjoy and show universities their initiative.
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