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
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
Headteacher, Sophie Baber, provides wise words on how to ensure that your child will be Reception ready this Summer.
School is a learning curve for parents too Having children at school has been quite a steep learning curve. It starts with the simple things like counting from 1-20 and days of the week, but even things as simple as learning their A, B, Cs are very different to when we learnt at school. These … Read more
What kinds of teaching methods are out there, and why would they suit you?
The Summer holidays have crept up on me again this year, I just don’t know where this last term has gone. With the approaching Summer holidays comes a sad realisation for me too, things are about to change. These are my last few weeks with my boys at home together two days a week because … Read more
Do you ever feel like your children have a better social life than you do? Little Bean had a busy weekend attending the birthday parties of some of her newly made friends at school. It was such a relief when she received the invites to the parties as I had heard that there were some … Read more
Explore the highs and lows of a memorable half-term holiday, balancing parenting challenges, family trips, and special festive moments.
Since Little Bean began her school journey, we’ve been navigating a sea of exhaustion and the behavioural challenges that come with it. Despite my pride in how well she’s adapted to school, especially considering she only knew one other child initially, the toll on her energy is evident. She’s made friends quickly, which is heartening, … Read more