Sometimes academic problems can seem so great that the temptation is to ignore them. Please don’t. Here we set out simple ways to fix reading, writing and maths issues for good.

And once all those problems are fixed, find what you need here to hugely improve your child’s schoolwork. Is there an entrance exam on the horizon? We’ve got that covered too…

As a parent, all you will be asked to do is to mark your child’s work. Arm yourself with gold stars, a sympathetic ear and a cheery attitude. Champion the best bits and stick with the programme