<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Solent Learning Partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Solent Learning Part]]></description><link>https://www.solentlearningpartnership.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.solentlearningpartnership.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why aren't children taught column addition straight away?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many parents are surprised by the methods used in maths lessons today. This guide explains how children move from concrete resources to pictures and then abstract methods, helping them develop a deeper understanding of mathematics. What you'll learn: What the CPA approach is Why schools use practical resources How understanding develops Why column addition is still important]]></description><link>https://www.solentlearningpartnership.co.uk/post/why-aren-t-children-taught-column-addition-straight-away</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a721d2b277d47c355d08874</guid><category><![CDATA[Parent guides]]></category><category><![CDATA[Maths]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:47:26 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>robinsontutor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why reading matters: The questions parents ask most]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reading is one of the most important skills a child will ever learn, but many parents tell me they’re unsure why schools emphasise it so much or why reading habits at home make such a difference. This guide answers the five questions parents ask most often, using clear explanations and UK‑based research. ⭐ 1. Why is reading so important? A child's reading ability at age 10 predicts GCSE outcomes across all subjects. The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) reports that strong reading skills...]]></description><link>https://www.solentlearningpartnership.co.uk/post/why-reading-matters-the-questions-parents-ask-most</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6467b410a4941c0725ed48</guid><category><![CDATA[Parent guides]]></category><category><![CDATA[Reading]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:06:43 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>robinsontutor</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>