Being a parent is great fun but also full of challenges and anxieties. The rise of social media and easy access to everyone’s opinion cannot help as it’s difficult to extract fact from opinion. Never was this more alive than during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. It was compounded by the Government guidance continually changing as they discovered new information.
We have…
After lengthy school closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers and students are getting ready to return to the classroom. Although plans are in place for schools to reopen in September, many have adjusted their timetables to accommodate reduced class sizes.
Having implemented virtual learning over the past few months, a significant number of schools plan to continue using education…
The peak of the coronavirus crisis seems to have passed, and the education system is starting to plan for the new normal. The pandemic has had a major impact on society, and it will likely be lasting. It has arguably had the greatest impact on education, and we still don’t fully understand to which extent.
All students from primary to sixth form were forced to study at home, their parents often…
If you are home-schooling for the first time and finding it difficult to navigate the resources available, then look no further. Free online portal, Countryside Classroom, has everything you need to deliver lessons focussing on food, farming and the natural environment to your children.
Countryside Classroom is a free Home Education Hub offering a range of resources which are fun and easy to…
One of the most important aspects of parenting is ensuring that your child develops a strong sense of independence at an early age. Much of this comes from giving them free rein to make the decisions they feel are best for them. However, a certain degree of intervention is sometimes necessary.
If your child is undecided about what they want to study after high school, it’s up to you to guide…
When your child starts university it’s an exciting chapter of both their life and yours. There’s so much to consider, from where they live to what hobbies they take up and what they take with them. Each choice can feel endless but making sensible selections and supporting your child from the beginning will help them to have a great time. Here’s how you can help them to prepare for this…
On Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November 2019, more than 7,000 parents and their children are expected at The Independent Schools Show at the Evolution Centre, Battersea Park, London, SW8 4NW.
Schools choices are one of the most difficult decisions for parents and the Independent Schools Show is designed to help them find out more about what the independent sector offers and to plan their…
Here’s a rare photo shoot of my camera-shy 13 year old Diego with his new school shoes. I treasure these memories as he’s growing at the speed of light.
Typically an Italian house is full of shoes. Mine is no different. We’ve got shoes for all occasions, sport, comfort. You are probably laughing but shoes are a big deal in my household.
Diego’s Boys Senior School Shoes…
In this blog I am looking at 11+ school selection and academic assessment, a vital combination for success.
Where to start?
Evaluating your child’s options for senior school can be stressful. The overwhelming amount of information available about schools can also be bewildering. Schools have different styles and academic standards, and it is important to choose one where your child feels both…
This blog on the British school systemmight be controversial but I speak from personal experience. I have experimented first hand that an outstanding school is often (not always) more interested in academic results at the expense of its students’ wellbeing, not just mental health in broad terms but also physical health. My son went to an outstanding secondary school last year that was…