Top Tips to Help your child settling into Primary School

Starting School

The Summer and its infamous six week holiday came and went in a whirlwind, and we are now in the early stages of an autumnal September. With the end of Summer and the beginning of September, comes a monumental stage in many parents and children’s lives like – the first day of school. It can … Read more

How to Help Your Child Make New Friends

Friends

Starting a new school and making new friends can be an anxious time for children. Although some children are naturally sociable, many children suffer from shyness, which can hinder their ability to develop friendships. Fortunately, this is something that parents can help children to overcome, using a few simple techniques. Developing Social Skills Read on … Read more

How performing arts can benefit children’s development

Performing Arts

Joel Kern, founder and managing director of Make Believe Children and young people are growing up in an era of smartphones and overexposure to screens are becoming a common parental concern. But how can parents limit screen time, and instead ensure their children are developing healthy social and personal skills that will benefit them as … Read more

The route to success: 4 top tips for when your child’s exam results are unexpected

Exam results

By Samrita Hayer Careers Adviser at the National Careers Service Exam Results Helpline. The National Careers Service Exam Results Helpline is the free service available for both parents and young people alike to seek advice and support following exam results. Here, Samrita shares her expert advice on what to do next if results are lower … Read more