Several months ago, the Government announced that schoolchildren in England would have the opportunity to catch up on lost-learning caused by the COVID-19 pandemic by getting some time with a tutor. Known as the National Tutoring Programme, it recently got underway but the programme hasn't had a huge amount of publicity since it was launched. ... continue reading...
The National Tutoring Programme: What parents need to know
Experimental photography in lockdown
Most weeks I would produce a photography-focused post for this blog of mine. The opportunities to get out and do something creative with my camera have been seriously limited by the lockdown and so I am posting this experimental photograph which I took back in December. ... continue reading...
Keeping screen time constructive with Night Zookeeper #AD
Are you struggling to find ways to keep your offspring entertained during lockdown? Do you find yourself battling to get them away from video games and wish they’d do something more constructive? Trust me, you are not alone! One option you might want to try is a creative writing platform called Night Zookeeper. Having been using it with my kids, I’d say it’s a great way to get children using tech in a way that will teach them something. ... continue reading...
Reviewed: Ecozone cleaning and laundry products #AD
“That smells nice,” said Mrs Adams as she pulled a load of washing out of the washing machine. The smell was courtesy of Radiance fabric conditioner from Ecozone, one of a range of household laundry and cleaning products we’ve been using recently. ... continue reading...
What sex life? We’re in lockdown
Here’s something nobody with dependent children has ever said: “Lockdown has done wonders for my sex life.” ... continue reading...