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1. Are there interactive tests or online platforms available to support the workbooks?
Yes, we offer a unique online diagnostic test that assesses your child’s strengths and helps pinpoint gaps in knowledge, identifying areas for improvement. This tool enables targeted and personalised interventions that boost academic achievement. We also recommend workbooks tailored to your child’s needs, saving you both time and money. Try it out and begin your learning journey with Harrison and York today!
We currently offer no online platforms other than our website. However, we may recommend supplementary platforms in our Guides that could further bolster learning if we believe they will benefit our users.
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2. Are your workbooks based on worksheets or computer programmes?
No, Harrison & York’s books are primarily print-based and designed as integrated workbooks, not digital programmes or loose worksheets. These workbooks provide a comprehensive series of exercises and activities aimed at enhancing learning through practice and written work.
Our workbooks, designed in a ‘worktext’ format, seamlessly integrate the detailed instructional content of textbooks with the interactive exercises of workbooks. Each workbook delivers clear instructions, comprehensive explanations, and a range of exercises to facilitate learning. This integration not only ensures a thorough understanding but also allows for immediate application of concepts, making the learning process more efficient and effective. By combining these elements into a single, seamless resource, we provide a holistic educational tool that supports and enhances student learning across multiple areas. Why not take a look for yourself and see how our workbooks can make a difference?
3. How do the workbooks align with the British National Curriculum?
Harrison and York workbooks are designed to align with the key strands of the British National Curriculum for primary maths and English. Our focus is on reinforcing the essential skills identified by our expert educators. This approach ensures that regardless of the specific curriculum or subjects students pursue, they are well-equipped to achieve mastery. Additionally, this approach is beneficial for home educators and international students, who will find our integrated workbooks especially useful in supporting diverse educational needs and goals.
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4. Do your workbooks align with school academic years and attainment levels
in the UK?
Harrison and York Workbooks are designed with the British National Curriculum in mind, broadly following academic year guidelines. However, they are not strictly limited to these standards. We encourage parents to use the workbooks flexibly, adapting them to meet their child’s specific educational needs. Our materials align with national standards, yet our approach is intentionally flexible to support diverse learning paths and goals.
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5. How will your workbooks help my child with their school and homework?
Harrison & York workbooks are designed using the ‘Learn, Practice, Consolidate’ methodology, which aligns with the UK National Curriculum and enhances the learning process by fostering deep understanding and retention of concepts.
Each workbook include
- Clear teaching explanations and worked examples to help explain new concepts effectively.
- Varied practice exercises that align with school lessons, reinforcing what is taught in school.
- Consolidation activities that help integrate new knowledge with what students have previously learned, ensuring they are well-prepared for tests and exams.
This structured approach not only supports schoolwork but also turns homework into a productive, stress-free experience by providing all the necessary tools to succeed.
6.Do you have to have teaching knowledge to teach this to your child?
No, you don’t need to be a teacher or a tutor to use our integrated workbooks. We’ve designed them with clear teaching explanations, step-by-step instructions, and worked examples, making it easy and affordable to support your child’s learning at home. We’ve done all the hard work to ensure you can focus simply on helping your child succeed.
Why not take a look for yourself and see how our workbooks can make a difference?
7. How will my child's progress be measured
Harrison & York workbooks incorporate several methods to track and measure your child’s progress effectively:
- Diagnostic tests at the beginning of sections help identify the child’s current level and areas for improvement.
- Self-assessment and consolidation exercises enable students to apply what they’ve learned and evaluate their own understanding, promoting active learning and self-reflection.
- Review sections in each workbook allow parents and educators to monitor progress and understand efficacy.
This multifaceted approach to assessment helps ensure that learning goals are being met and that students are on a clear path to academic success.
8. Do your workbooks support SEN or Gifted children?
Yes, Harrison & York workbooks are crafted to cater to a wide range of learning needs.
Our workbooks:
- Offer differentiated activities that help cater to varied learning speeds and styles, ensuring that each child can work at their comfortable pace and level.
- Include extension and enrichment tasks that challenge gifted learners to think beyond the curriculum.
- Are flexible in their use; for example, a Year 2 child can tackle a Year 4 workbook to increase the level of challenge, while a Year 4 child may use a Year 2 workbook if they find it better suits their learning needs.
- Use clear, concise language and visual representations where relevant to assist children with learning difficulties, making concepts accessible and engaging.
- Are designed with varied font sizes appropriate for different age groups and use colour strategically, with main texts placed on coloured backgrounds to enhance readability and focus.
By accommodating diverse educational requirements, our workbooks ensure that every child feels included and empowered in their learning journey.
