Sending your child on their first overseas school trip is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel a little daunting for both parents and students. For many children, these trips happen for the first time in their early teens, often around the age of 13 or older, and may be their first experience travelling…
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The importance of attending school open days
Read moreChoosing the right school for your child is a crucial decision that can significantly impact their educational journey and prospects. One effective way to gain valuable insights and make an informed choice is by attending school open days. These events offer a unique opportunity to explore the school environment, interact with staff, and gauge whether…
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Helping your child transition from nursery to prep school
Read moreThe transition from nursery to prep school is a significant milestone in your child’s educational journey. It can be both exciting and nerve-wracking for both you and your child. However, with careful planning and support, you can help your child make this transition smoothly. Keep reading for some advice from this prep school in Gloucestershire,…
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Gifted| Budget friendly back to school products with Ryman
Read moreDisclaimer: For the purpose of this article I was gifted the items featured. The start of a new school term usually means investing in back to school products for our children. From new backpacks and lunch boxes to uniform and stationary. With the rising cost of living impacting the whole of the UK and pester…
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The Benefits of Forest School for Children
Read moreForest Schools are in place to give children a range of new skills that allow them to explore nature, and give them a new way to experience the world around them. They’ve become very popular in schools across the UK, inspired by the same education methods used in Scandinavian schools. They have heaps of benefits…
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How to Boost Your Child’s Confidence At School
Read moreEvery parent wants their child to be happy and confident in school. The good news is there is a range of tactics that can help you achieve this. Read on to find out what they are. Picture sourced at Pexels – Licence CC0 Make sure they have the right uniform Kids may hate having to…
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What To Do If Your Child Doesn’t Enjoy School
Read moreEvery child has days they don’t feel like going to school, and that’s perfectly normal, even as adults we’ve all had mornings where we just want to snooze the alarm and pull the duvet covers over our heads. They could be burnt out or just feeling a little under the weather. However, if your child…
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Top Tips for Choosing a School for Your Child
Read moreChoosing the right school for your child is a huge responsibility and can be an incredibly stressful time for parents. There are so many considerations, such as familiar friends, location, facilities and school inspection results. To help relieve some of the pressure involved in choosing the right school for your child, Rowan Preparatory School have…
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Sending children back to school during Covid-19. What will you do?
Read moreDuring lockdown I’ve been writing letters to my children. Nothing too deep and meaningful, just general thoughts on the current situation and a few statistics and facts thrown in for good measure. I thought it would be nice for our children to read back on when they’re a bit older and hopefully by then life…