by Janina Hamilton | Sep 3, 2026 | Learning Support
“Great job!” “Try again.” “That’s not quite right.” Children hear feedback like this all the time. But while encouragement and correction have their place, effective feedback in learning goes much further. At Flying Colours,...
by Janina Hamilton | Aug 26, 2026 | Learning Support
When children struggle at school, it’s easy to assume the problem is reading, writing or maths. But for many children, the real challenge lies in a set of invisible skills called executive functioning. These are the brain’s management skills. They help us...
by Janina Hamilton | Aug 20, 2026 | Learning Support
When parents begin looking for extra educational support, one of the first questions they often ask is: “Are your teachers qualified?” It’s an important question—but it’s not the only one. A better question might be: “Do they have...
by Janina Hamilton | Aug 13, 2026 | Learning Support
When parents think about identifying learning difficulties, they often think about assessments and test results. While formal assessments provide valuable information, they only tell part of the story. At Flying Colours, one of the most powerful tools we use is...
by Janina Hamilton | Aug 6, 2026 | Learning Support
No two children learn in exactly the same way. Some children grasp new concepts quickly through discussion, while others learn best by seeing, doing, moving or repeating. Some need more time to process information, while others think creatively and make connections...
