Books by Sylvia Edwards

This book is the fifth in the series. Building from earlier key stages, it describes what children in English schools are taught throughout Years 7, 8 and 9 as preparation for GCSE. The book focuses on basic skills: speaking and listening, reading, writing and maths - and summarises how Key Stage 2 learning is developed throughout KS3. The content explains or advises on:¿ The main objectives of the National Curriculum;¿ How each objective is likely to be taught;¿ Issues or difficulties that affect learning;¿ How parents can help with homework and support learning at home.The book aims to:¿ Enhance parental knowledge about teaching and learning;¿ Encourage more effective collaboration between schools and parents;¿ Stimulate parents to become valued partners in their child's education;¿ Empower parents to push for their child to achieve full potential; ¿ Inspire parents of children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities to aim high and achieve success.

With focus on enhancing the mathematics skills of the pupils you support, this book analyses how you can develop mathematics skills. It offers advice and guidance on a variety of learning styles. It suggests activities for developing problem solving and thinking skills. It includes mathematical principles.

This text aims to raise levels of writing achievement for all children - particularly those with special educational needs - by helping teachers to coordinate the process of inclusion with national requirements for SEN and the National Literacy Strategy.

With the focus on enhancing the writing skills of the pupils whom you support, this book: analyses how you can develop writing skills; offers advise and guidance on a variety of learning styles; includes a breakdown of writing principles