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Janet Murray
Former teacher Janet is an award winning education journalist writing for the Guardian and other national publications. She lives in Kent with her husband Ed and four-year-old daughter Katy, who already shares her love of shoes.
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What teachers say and what they really mean
by Janet Murray | 02 September 2011Can you make sense of teacher talk?
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Expert post: My child is gifted and talented – what does it mean?
by Janet Murray | 22 April 2011Children with exceptional ability can benefit from additional help and support. Our education expert Janet Murray answers parents’ questions about having a gifted and talented child.
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Expert post: How much help should you give with homework?
by Janet Murray | 11 March 2011Most children need a little help from time to time. But how much is too much?
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Expert post: Schools at the heart of a community
by Janet Murray | 28 January 2011Your children and their classmates are ideally placed to run voluntary or charity projects. How can they get involved?
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Expert post: Should I educate my child at home?
by Janet Murray | 26 November 2010Home education can give parents the freedom to provide learning experiences they feel truly meet children’s needs.
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Expert post: Should my child change school?
by Janet Murray | 25 October 2010The thought of moving your child can be worrying. But handled in the right way, it doesn’t have to be stressful. What should you bear in mind if you are thinking of making the change?
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Expert post: Help! My child hates school dinners!
by Janet Murray | 24 September 2010Are school dinners the best option for children? Or can they turn fussy eaters off vegetables for life? Our education expert Janet Murray lifts the lid on school meals.
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Expert post: How to make sense of spelling
by Janet Murray | 13 September 2010Good spelling isn't just about learning words by heart. Children need various skills and techniques to tackle tricky words. Our education expert Janet Murray answers parents’ questi...
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Expert post: Do children with summer birthdays get left behind at school?
by Janet Murray | 23 August 2010Parents of children with summer birthdays often worry that being one of the youngest in the class will affect their academic progress. But are children born in the summer bound to do...
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