How to encourage a positive learning attitude in your child.

Tips to help parents be a supporter of learning at home rather than taking on the role of main teacher.

We know that a nutritious breakfast and lunch are key to keeping your kids full and focused throughout the school day. But what happens when they get home, drained and drowsy after a long day of learn...

Everyone’s favourite (or not) standardised test has shifted to March 15, two months earlier than previous years. But what does this mean for our kids? Dr Selina Samuels has the answers.

What should you expect this school year? How big is the transition from one grade to the next?

Whether it’s the weather or your just feeling like staying at home these school holidays, we’ll help you make it through with our fun and stimulating at-home activities for kids of all ages—no f...

School is tricky to navigate. It’s a whole world of swiftly changing social dynamics, mixed with academic anxiety and physical activity. It’s exhausting! Finding your way in this mix can be even m...

ADHD, or Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, is everywhere these days. Education specialist, Casey Standen shares eight common signs of ADHD and how to spot them.

Bribery, threatening, guilt trips – we’ve all dabbled in these methods of persuasion when it comes to getting our kids to do the stuff we want them to do, but that they don’t necessarily want to...

How is tutoring different from teaching, and how does the experience of the two differ for students? Find out in the article below.

COVID has given parents a unique insight into their kids’ education, but even before the pandemic, parents were becoming more involved. Find out why and what it means for our kids in the article bel...

As parents, we often fight the urge to be overprotective of our kids, but there comes an age, where a little autonomy is a good thing. So, when is the right time to let the kids travel to school on th...

International schools offer qualifications that are recognised globally, and contrary to popular belief, they’re not just for families that move around a lot!

Going on an overnight school camp is an amazing experience that builds resilience and confidence, but that first time away can also be a little scary. Here’s some good advice for new campers and the...

Guest author at Cluey and educational futurist, Gavin McCormack, says self-confidence is the key to unlocking the potential for our kids to excel socially, emotionally and academically. Here’s how t...

The importance of NAPLAN, the advantage of preparing for it and how Cluey can help.

Drawing on her experience writing and proofing end-of-year school reports, Cluey Chief Learning Officer, Dr Selina Samuels, shares her top tips for deciphering report cards.

Teachers, the school and parents play a huge part in building a child’s resilience so they can maintain a positive mindset and are well equipped to thrive in the world.

What do COVID 19 and the summer holidays have in common?

There’s no denying the benefits of summer learning, but getting the kids on board is easier said than done.

As greater Sydney faces at least another four weeks in lockdown, we all have to acknowledge that we are not out of these weeds yet.

It’s Coronavirus déjà vu; trying to effectively support the kids in home learning while holding down vulnerable jobs or helping multiple siblings at the same time. Cluey Chief Learning Officer, Dr...

Learning is a deeply complex neurological process that is widely studied across the world. We discover more about it every day, but we’ve got a very long way to go before we understand it confidentl...

Read our advice on how to recognise school refusal and discover ways to help your child overcome their reasons for refusing to go to school.

Rick Molineux and Olivia Monro in Cluey’s Primary and Secondary English department share their tips for parents wanting to help sharpen their child’s skills and passion for reading and writing

Cluey’s Tutor Development Manager and former deputy school principal, David Erwin, shares his advice to parents on communicating with their child’s teacher

Cluey Chief Learning Officer, Dr Selina Samuels’ advice to parents in 2021

At the risk of sounding overly dramatic, confidence is one of the single most important qualities for a child to have. But why does it matter so much? And can it be grown? Our Chief Learning Officer, ...

Suddenly found yourself wearing a teacher hat...morning til night...indefinitely? Dr Selina Samuels shares her tips for structuring your child’s school day, keeping them engaged in online learning a...

At Cluey we’re drawing on our experience delivering tens of thousands of lessons online and sharing our expertise with teachers, parents and students across Australia (you know, just in case we all ...

How do you know if a child is learning? Is it the ability to recite answers? Do we measure it in terms of assessment marks? Or is real learning about absorbing knowledge in a deeper way?

Wanting the very best for our kids is natural for parents, but finding balance through extracurricular activities is just as important for our kids as it is for us.

High achievers aren’t born — they’re made. Here’s how to foster traits like persistence and engagement at home.

As a modern society we spend more time looking at screens than ever before. With screens not going anywhere any time soon, how are all those pixels impacting us physically, emotionally, socially and m...

How can the home environment we create help our kids at school?  Read on to find out.

Many gifted children are not gifted in all areas of life; they can lack self-esteem and often doubt their true abilities.  As a parent or teacher, you can support gifted children to build resilience...

Anxiety can be a serious and debilitating disorder that seems to be on the rise. It’s important for parents to recognise the signs of anxiety in children and feel equipped to deal with it properl...

Teachers and parents play crucial roles in children's education. But empowering them to own their learning is perhaps the biggest advantage we can give them. Here's how.

In a time when senior secondary language enrolments are declining, here are 10 ways you can support your child on their second language adventure.

If your child shows signs of giftedness, it can be hard to know how best to support them. Here are seven ways you can encourage your child to make the most of their talents.

At its core, education is a relationship. And like any relationship, sometimes you need to make the tough choice to move on.

The benefits of bilingualism traverse cognitive, academic, social and economic domains, which flow through to your community.

Mention ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder — and most people assume it’s a learning difficulty. Once you have identified it and figured out what works for you, ADD can actually be a blessing for s...

Career. Family. Friends. The pressure to have it all can be all-consuming. Peace Mitchell, co-founder of the Women's Business School shares her secrets to making it all work.

It’s never too late to encourage your child to read. Here are seven tried and tested strategies to help foster an enjoyment of books and reading.

“How was your day, honey?” “Good.” “What did you do at school?” “Nothing.” Sound familiar? Learn how you can get your kids to open up about their day.

School anxiety can show up in children of all ages. Here are some practical strategies you can use to support your child through their anxiety.

As parents, we don’t always know how best to support our child’s learning. Here are five ways teachers can help your child catch up at school.

Don’t wait until a school report or to be summoned to a parent-teacher meeting to learn your child is falling behind at school. Here are some signs that your child may be having difficulties with th...

It’s hard to have a meaningful conversation about your child in 10 minutes. But here are some tips to make it easier.

The opportunity to choose which school your children go to is clearly a privilege and a luxury, but it can also be a minefield.

Is labelling a child with special learning needs doing more harm than good? We spoke to our in-house education team to get their thoughts.

Wading through titles at your local bookstore or filtering out the online rubbish can still leave you with information overload. So how do you know what will help and what will hinder?

Homeschooling is on the rise in Australia, with an estimated 20,000 students across the country educated at home. Cluey’s Chief Learning Officer shares ideas on where to find support.

Looking to help with your child’s homework but not sure where to start? Here are some quick tips to get you going.

Each child learns differently. But do learning styles still matter? Dr Selina Samuels explains.

We’re the most important teachers for our children. But what happens when we can’t remember our ratios or radians?

Need to carve out some time to help with homework? Try these organisational hacks.

Looking to play an active role in your child’s schoolwork? We asked our expert tutors how you can best help your kids at home.

Teaching a reluctant child trigonometry can cause the best of us to lose our cool. Here are our tips for staying calm.

Avoid the "Summer Slide" with these holiday study tips.