Advice for Parents

There are different types of schools in New Zealand that you can choose for your child and there are also other options than mainstream schooling. Let’s explain.

It’s Coronavirus déjà vu; trying to effectively support the kids in home learning while holding down vulnerable jobs or helping multiple siblings at the same time. Cluey Chief Learning Officer, Dr...

Kiwi kids who live within a school’s area are guaranteed a place at their local school. Let’s explain the ins and outs of school zoning and out-of-zone enrolments.

Whether it’s the weather or that pesky pandemic keeping you at home these school holidays, we’ll help you make it through with our fun and stimulating at-home activities for kids of all ages—no ...

Learning is a deeply complex neurological process that is widely studied across the world. We discover more about it every day, but we’ve got a very long way to go before we understand it confidentl...

If your child is falling into a pattern of ditching school, it’s time to get involved. It may not seem like a big deal, but it could be a sign that something’s wrong.

Read our advice on how to recognise school refusal and discover ways to help your child overcome their reasons for refusing to go to school.

Rick Molineux and Olivia Monro in Cluey’s Primary and Secondary English department share their tips for parents wanting to help sharpen their child’s skills and passion for reading and writing

Cluey’s Tutor Development Manager and former deputy school principal, David Erwin, shares his advice to parents on communicating with their child’s teacher