by Janina Hamilton | Jul 16, 2026 | Learning Support
Why Verbalising Thinking Is One of the Most Powerful Learning Strategies Have you ever asked your child how they worked out an answer and been met with… “I don’t know.” Or perhaps they simply replied, “I just guessed.” While the...
by Janina Hamilton | Jul 9, 2026 | Learning Support
Why a Holistic Approach Matters in Learning Support When a child is struggling at school, it’s natural to focus on the academic problem. They’re finding reading difficult. They’re behind in maths. They avoid writing. Their confidence is low. While...
by Janina Hamilton | Jul 9, 2026 | Learning Support
When a child answers a question correctly, it’s easy to assume they’ve learned it. But have they? Could they explain why the answer is correct? Could they apply the same skill in a different situation? Could they solve a similar problem next week? At...
by Janina Hamilton | Jun 25, 2026 | Learning Support
Why Professional Judgement Matters in Learning Support When parents think about learning support, they often imagine structured programs, carefully planned lessons or specialised resources. While those things are important, they’re only part of the picture. One...
by Janina Hamilton | Jun 4, 2026 | Learning Support
Every child learns differently. Some children learn best by seeing information, while others benefit from hearing it, discussing it, moving their bodies or physically interacting with learning materials. At Flying Colours, we know that effective learning support is...
by Janina Hamilton | May 28, 2026 | Learning Support
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...
