EDUCATION

EDUCATION VLOG

Mcfly band member and Dad Tom Fletcher talk about getting ready for Big School

Vlog of the week...

Research findings released recently reveal that over a third of parents (39%) haven’t prepared for their child starting at school this September... READ MORE

Top Tips for Preparing for Nursery Graduation

Tell a Fairy

Tale Day

26th February

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'There are times in school sport, when children come to learn that slow and steady (as opposed to speed and agility) is what wins the race...' READ MORE

'What sport at school taught me'

'Playing in nature helps improve socialisation, as well as problem-solving and creativity'

The parks may well have reopened, but many parents are understandably hesitant about returning to the playground just yet. As such,...

'For many children, home learning offered a rare opportunity for them to play to their strengths'

There has understandably been a lot of noise recently about potential setbacks in both education and development that lockdown may or may...

‘If it isn’t so...just pretend it is’

If ever there was a motto that summed up some of the most successful children’s games... this is it. It’s one of the few perks of...

BAKING WITH KIDS: 'This is one activity that it is worth embracing the mess and stress of'

'Can we eat them yet?’ ‘Are they ready now?’ ‘That’s my spoooooon!!!!’ Any parent who has ever tried their hand at baking with kids will...

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School Diversity Week

2nd - 6th July

This week over 500,000 pupils and teachers are celebrating LGBT+ equality! Help end homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in schools by holding an event to champion LGBT+ equality http://www.justlikeus.org/sdw

Play can teach children a lot about money, and this is more important in the early years than we often give it credit for.

For a child who’s not long out of nappies, they may be some way off knowing what money actually is, but they can certainly begin to grasp some of the habits that will go towards good money management in future.READ MORE

Cashing in!

‘Looking back on old photos in can positively boost our mood, and make us more relaxed’

‘The feeling of having forever yet never been away is a curious paradox’

WEED... OR WISH?

‘Den building is enjoying a renewed surge in popularity that is extending many benefits‘

‘There is nothing like losing ourselves in the world of happily ever afters’

‘The light and breezy vibe of spring makes everything just that little bit easier’

MUD, GLORIOUS MUD!!

‘Lockdown has created many and varied obstacles to children’s mental health’

HUG IT OUT: These are the moments on which nerves are soothed...and resolves renewed!

‘You are doing enough. You are loving your kids and supporting them through a difficult time.’

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