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Watch a new explainer video on how our schools are funded
A new video that explains the way non-government schools are funded will contribute to the public discussion, writes ISV's Chief Executive Michelle Green.

Building Resilience in Turbulent Times, from Andrew Fuller
If you missed Andrew Fuller's webinar on building resilience in turbulent times, here's his downloadable tip sheet on how parents can support their children.

Best of the Web: School lunches and the pressure to impress, and more
School lunch box stress, giving kids a 'healthy digital diet', and ideas to bully-proof kids.

8 autumn school holiday ideas
Looking for school holiday inspiration? We've found some ideas that are sure to help entertain the whole family.

Calling young poets: our Student Poetry Competition is now open
Do you have a budding young poet in the family? We're inviting them to enter our 2022 Student Poetry Competition.

Four ways to help your kids be masters of their homework
Children benefit when parents get involved in their learning. But when it comes to homework, parents need to be careful not to do it all for them, writes Melissa Barnes, part of our Best of The Parents Website series.

Best of the Web: 10 strategies to talk to kids about puberty, and more
Helpful strategies to begin conversations about puberty, the top animations from TED-ED, and a moving reflection on mother-daughter relationships.

Why the kids should see this
It's the curated video website for kids that makes them say 'wow'. Michael Broadstock talks with Rion Nakaya, creator of The Kid Should See This.

Best of the Web: Why dance is just as important as maths, and more
The compelling case Sir Ken Robinson made for teaching dance in school, meet the new 'parent whisperer', and resources for parents on body image issues for kids.