New Zealand School types explained
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.
Home learning headache: Advice on managing your work schedule AND your kids learning
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...
NZ school zoning explained (and how to get into a school from out of zone)
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.
11 fun things to do at home with the kids these school holidays
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 ...
How do children learn?
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...
NCEA explained: your guide to how it works
Confused with NCEA? The courses your child chooses at secondary school can affect what they’ll do in the future, so it’s good to know how it works.
Truancy: How to get your child to stop wagging/bunking school
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.
How to manage school refusal
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.
Turning your child into a strong reader and writer
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
How to get the most out of your child’s teacher this year
Cluey’s Tutor Development Manager and former deputy school principal, David Erwin, shares his advice to parents on communicating with their child’s teacher