Essential tips for preparing your child for starting primary school: a parent’s guide
Advice on preparing your child to transition from nursery to primary school, including what skills to aim for and top tips for getting there.
Starting school
7 Back To School: Bag Essentials
As the weeks fly through the wonderful summer holidays, as soon as August nears the calendar, it is time to start thinking about school essentials and supplies to make the upcoming year great.
5 Things You Should Always Put in Your Child’s School Bag
Each child is unique. You will also be expected to pack different items each day based on the activities entered on the timetable. Here is a list of the items to pack in your child’s bag when sending her to school.
Friendship Dramas: How Parents Can Help Kids Navigate Issues with Friends
Here are some tips for parents to help their little ones navigate problems with friends as they grow up.
Primary school places
The Coronavirus is affecting the world in unforeseen and profound ways. While school buildings across the country are closed to the majority of pupils, the staff working in education have not stopped. Thursday 16th April will still see the announcement of the primary school places for September 2020. While this may not be at the … Read more
Top Tips to Help your child settling into Primary 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
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
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.
Albie’s First Day at School
Since 2008 when Lillie was born my life has revolved around being at home with my children and yesterday, it all changed. At four and a half year’s old, Albie had his first day at school and it really couldn’t have come soon enough for my littlest man. Too excited to wait Unlike his big … Read more