Articles and Resources
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Learning Support
Explore articles about learning difficulties, executive functioning, barriers to learning and specialised support approaches beyond traditional tutoring.
Why Explicit Instruction Matters for Children with Learning Difficulties
Every child deserves teaching that helps them feel confident, capable, and successful in their learning. At Flying Colours, one of the key approaches we use across all our programs is explicit instruction — an evidence-based teaching approach designed to support...
Beyond Tutoring: The Importance of Data-Driven Learning Support
When a child is struggling with learning, many parents are told they simply need “more practice” or extra tutoring. But for some children, repeating the same approach over and over does not create lasting progress. This is where data-driven learning support makes a...
Understanding Barriers to Learning in Children (and Why Traditional Tutoring Often Isn’t the Answer
When a child is struggling at school, many parents naturally think the solution is tutoring. But for some children, the challenge is not simply about needing more practice or extra help with homework. Often, there are underlying barriers to learning that make it...
Counselling
Learn about how counselling is beneficial to children in so many ways especially when they come with learning difficulties.
What Children with Learning Difficulties Carry: Understanding the Emotional Impact
When a child is struggling with learning, it’s easy to focus on what we can see — reading difficulties, challenges with writing, or trouble keeping up in class. But what many children carry is far less visible. Children with learning difficulties often carry an...
How Parent Counselling Can Improve a Child’s Well-Being and Learning
When a child is struggling with learning or emotional challenges, the focus is often placed entirely on the child. But one of the most powerful ways to support a child’s well-being and development is by supporting the parent. For children with learning difficulties,...
How Anxiety Affects Learning in Children (and What Parents Can Do)
Anxiety in children is more common than many parents realise — and it doesn’t just affect how a child feels. It can have a significant impact on how they learn, engage in the classroom, and approach school each day. For children with learning difficulties, anxiety and...
Why Counselling and Learning Support Work Best Together for Children
When a child is struggling with learning, the impact is rarely just academic. Difficulties with reading, writing, or maths can affect a child’s confidence, motivation, and emotional well-being. Likewise, emotional challenges can make it harder for a child to engage...
Why Counselling Helps Children with Learning Difficulties Build Confidence and Resilience
Watching your child struggle with learning can be incredibly stressful for parents. Children with learning difficulties don’t just face academic challenges — they often experience frustration, anxiety, and a drop in confidence that can impact their emotional...
Counselling Isn’t Just for Crisis: Why Early Support Helps Children Thrive
When parents think of counselling, they often associate it with crisis — serious emotional struggles, behavioural concerns, or situations where things feel out of control. But counselling isn’t just for crisis. In fact, early counselling support for children can make...