Top 5 things to consider when starting up on your own
You’ve weighed up the pros and cons and decided to ditch the commute and the office politics. If starting up on your own consider these top tips for success.
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Help your child be ‘Reception Ready’ this summer
Headteacher, Sophie Baber, provides wise words on how to ensure that your child will be Reception ready this Summer.
How the Night Zookeeper can save your Summer holidays
Way back at the beginning of 2016, Lillie and I began a love affair with a series of children’s storybooks called the Night Zookeeper. The Night Zookeeper is a boy called Tom who finds himself in a magical world his Grandma told him about filled with strange animals, a dark lord with an army of … Read more
6 tips to avoiding the summer learning slide!
It’s just over a week until our schools break up for the Summer holidays and hopefully, the weather will make a turn for the better. Some families will be jetting off whilst others will be enjoying a staycation. Schools Out for Summer Are you a parent, like me, who worries about how much their children … Read more
Tips for UK Parents Interested in Homeschooling Their Children
We want our children to have every possible opportunity, so quality education is paramount. However, education can be a complex endeavour. When choosing a school for your child, no matter his or her age, there are numerous factors involved in the decision-making process. Student safety, class size, educator training, and curriculum are just a few … Read more
Teaching your children the value of money
As parents, we want to spoil our kids at every opportunity, right? How many times have you been at the supermarket and you hear a little voice from over your shoulder, “can I have this?” and whatever they’re holding ends up going in the trolley! Despite this, we must teach our children about the value … Read more
Lost Countries That No Longer Exist But Are Still Perfect to Travel To and Explore
We live in a vast universe of many countries, cities and places to explore. But did you know that there are lost countries out there that are still beautiful and deserving of your travelling hearts?
STEM Adventurers use LEGO to plan life on the moon
At the end of March, teams of 6-9-year-olds came together for Peterborough’s FIRST LEGO League Jr expo to demonstrate ingenious solutions to problems we might face living on the moon. Peterborough STEM Adventurers Organised by Peterborough STEM Festival in partnership with the Institution of Engineering and Technology, and sponsored by BGL Group, this year’s theme was ‘Mission … Read more
How to Find the Best Musical Instrument for Your Child
Music has been called the universal language. It enriches our lives in numerous ways and keeps our brains happy. Since music is so beneficial to our overall well being, you should introduce music into your children’s lives from a young age. And if they’re ready to graduate from casual listener to musician, you may be … Read more