One question most children are asked at some point is, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” Whether they say an astronaut, a doctor or a footballer, the reality is that 65% of children joining primary school this September will work in job roles that don’t exist yet. In today’s rapidly changing world, many people, such as social media consultants and app programmers, are already…
If you are finding 11+/13+ school choices difficult you are not alone.Children born between 2010 and 2014 are millennial baby boomers. Not since the 1960s have this many children been looking for senior school places. It is no surprise therefore that record numbers of London parents, faced with shrinking catchments for local schools, are looking to the independent sector for…
Finding the right school for your children is a very stressful process for us parents. Have you ever considered a private senior school for your child but not sure how to start the process? The Independent Schools Show (ISS) Summer Fair is the complete guide to 11+ and 13+ options designed especially for London parents.
The ISS Summer Fair takes place at The Hurlingham Club, London on Tuesday 10th…
Writing is a part of human interaction. No matter your career, no matter your background, and no matter your age, writing is essential for all.As for young children, now is especially the time for them to grow their writing skills. Understandably, learning how to write is a process in of itself. That’s why it’s important for young children to start learning as soon as possible.
This…
It is widely reported that many children are struggling with detachment issues from school and lack of confidence since the pandemic, the question is, can engaging in physical activity and sport help with this issue? Guest blogger andHead of Games at Windlesham House School in West SussexEmma Spybey investigates.
As adults, we know that participating in regular, physical activity can…
An online independent school has been re-introducing vulnerable children into school with SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities) who have lost confidence and have been failed by the system in their quest for adequate provision for their learning and development needs. Many families have been pushed to crisis point and according to Ofsted, some have been waiting for more than two…
Anselm’s Preparatory School, Bakewell has been crowned Prep School of the Year at the Tatler Schools Awards Ceremony 2021.
The prestigious title was awarded after Tatler examined nominations for hundreds of UK prep schools, from a variety of sources, including public votes. From this, winners are handpicked from a carefully created shortlist, overseen by an expert panel of judges.
The award is…
Early-age maths competence is the strongest predictor for future academic success, yet many children struggle with maths and it impacts their learning and motivation as they progress through school.
The UK currently ranks seventeenth in the world league tables when it comes to maths competence assessed at the age of 15, with China, Singapore and Macau in the top three places. But what can we…
All children are unique, and therefore they all require different forms of support at different times during their school career. Whether you are looking for encouragement for your child in one or various specific subjects to ensure they achieve the results they deserve, or if you want to help your child build resilience and grow in confidence, tutoring is broad in what it can offer.
But finding…
Sometimes the most expensive purchases are not the most useful things to send your child to uni with. This will be your child’s first time away from home, which means they will suddenly be responsible for cooking and cleaning. Items like cleaning supplies, bedding and stationery often fall under the radar. This will ultimately save your child a lot of hassle and money in their first few weeks of…