What to expect this year from a decluttered school curriculum:
With millions of Aussie kids about to head back into the classrooms, students will benefit this year from a pared-back Australian curriculum. Here’s what you can expect for each year level in 2023.
NAPLAN: Why is it done and what does it do for the students and school system?
Caroline Fielding is one of Cluey’s longest serving and experienced tutors. Specialising in student reading goals, here she looks at NAPLAN in-depth as part of a research piece completed for her Mas...
What is NAPLAN?
NAPLAN assesses the literacy and numeracy skills of all Australian school students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. But what is NAPLAN really? Read our guide to NAPLAN.
Nine tips to get your child to their first tutoring session (and 9 tactics to avoid!)
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 much does tutoring cost?
Ever wondered why some tutors cost more than others? It comes down to supply and demand, format, and expertise, however consider the hidden cost of time and convenience.
Is your child ready to travel to school alone?
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 – what are they and how do they work?
International schools offer qualifications that are recognised globally, and contrary to popular belief, they’re not just for families that move around a lot!
7 Tips to prepare your kids for school camp
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...
Friend or Foe: How Aussie parents feel about homework
While it’s safe to assume most kids would put homework in the “stuff I don’t want to do, but have to” pile, we wanted to know the parents’ opinion. Here’s what our latest research found.
Five ways Aussie parents’ perceptions of schooling have changed since lockdown
A lot has happened since the cooped-up days of at-home learning. The kids are back at school, we’re mostly back at the office, and life is back to somewhat normal (plus or minus a rapid antigen test...