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Learn how to support your child with spelling in Key Stage 2. Plus, download free spelling lists for Years 3–6!

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Key Stage 2 spelling

Confused about clauses? Perplexed about the progressive tense? Learn about KS2 English terminology and feel confident helping your child with their homework!

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Key Stage 2 English glossary

Looking to help your child with Key Stage 2 English? Read Atom's guide to find out which topics your child will learn and how to help them build English skills at home.

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Key Stage 2 English: what your child will learn

11 plus

Verbal reasoning

Find out which words should be on your child's 11 plus vocabulary list and get more resources to support their 11 plus exam prep.

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11 plus vocabulary list

Wellbeing

Storytime is an underrated way to help your child develop their reading comprehension skills. Here's why we love reading to our kids!

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Reading to your child is as important as hearing them read. Here's why.

Tuition

Does your child avoid picking up a book at all costs? Follow these simple steps to help your child develop a love of reading.

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How to teach your child to love reading

Atom Learning are delighted to announce the prizewinners of the 2023 Young Author Award. Read some excerpts of the winning entries!

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Young Author Award Winners 2023

Your guide to the Year 6 SATs English exam in 2024. Learn about topics tested, question formats, how the paper is marked, and how to help your child prepare.

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Year 6 SATs English exam: what to expect

Non-verbal reasoning

Maths

Board games can help children develop their problem-solving, logic and creativity, all while having fun. Try these top picks for your next family games night!

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Top educational board games

Calling all young writers! The Atom Learning Young Author Award is in full swing. The theme for 2023 is 'If I were in charge for a day…' and we’ve had tons of incredible entries so far.

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Young Author Award 2023: Your amazing entries so far

This summer Atom Learning launched a nationwide search for the best young writer in the country. The winning entries took us to faraway lands, found creative solutions to real-world problems, and wrote stand-out stories that captivated the judges. We hope you enjoy these winning stories as much as we did! 

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Young Author Award Winners 2022

Wondering what your child could be asked to write about in their 11 plus exam? Here's a list of topics that have been used in real-life entrance exam papers. This is a guest post from Bright Light Education.

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11 plus creative writing topics

Download these free resources to build your child's knowledge of synonyms and antonyms for 11 plus exams. Includes top exam tips and tricky words to look out for!

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