The recent Channel 4 documentary series “Admission Impossible” emphasised the tortures that befall parents and children wanting to gain entry to the ideal next tier in the child’s schooling.Couple this to “hidden” concerns about falling standards in key subjects at primary and secondary level despite the incredible hard work of teachers. You could wonder what to do next if your child is affected. The education system is by necessity a massive machine and its momentum renders slow to react to the need for any prompt change in course; teachers are unable to take on additional tasks; how then can you overcome any deficit.One solution is to use the teachers’ observation to advise on areas of deficiency. This allows you to complement the lessons at school through one to one support with your child at home. The keen2learn range now offers a comprehensive selection of teaching products able to allow parents to inject fun and enjoyment into your child’s studies. Parents providing support to their children in their own time and pace have been proven to have a profound effect on a child’s progress. It’s not all grind, the growing ability can be fun as practice makes perfect, and you know that great feeling you get when you are good at something – and you want to go even further…

Due to many requests, keen2learn now introduces our ‘Sports & Fitness’ section to stimulate the keen active and outdoors children! As a perfect introduction, keen2learn is thrilled to announce the introduction of ‘The Gentle Horsemanship for Young Riders CDROM’.Designed and developed in Ireland by the horse masters, this fun and easy to follow CDROM contains a selection of lessons, quizzes and exercises. This will allow children to learn the gentle art of horsemanship including handling, groundwork and how horses think to create a happy and beautifully ridden pony.To view this fantastic new CDROM click here.

This is the introduction to the exciting new section from keen2learn. More fun activities, sports and games will follow shortly. If you have any other suggestions or ideas for this section please contact us and let us know.

Budding young photographers were enticed to demonstrate their prowess in a photographic competition at a local primary school. Sponsored jointly by keen2learn and Jessops, the results presented an ingenuous look behind the scenes at home during the recent World Cup.Alistair Owens the MD at keen2learn who presented the prizes at the Town Fields Primary school in Doncaster said, “It was great to see such enthusiasm, and who knows we could be seeing a future Litchfield or Bailey emerge in years to come”.