There’s been a lot of debate recently about taking children out of school during term time to go on holiday. Up until a few weeks ago, it wasn’t really something that crossed my mind. However when I started pricing up our annual holiday, I was genuinely shocked to see how much more expensive holidays were…
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Wearing the wrong school uniform can ruin your education!
Read moreWho would have thought that wearing the wrong school uniform can actually ruin your education? This isn’t something I was aware of until I read this article about how an 11 year old boy was sent out of his lesson after a teacher spotted that the boy had reflective strips on the back of his…
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What we’ve done this week!
Read moreI can’t believe that Christmas is over already! The girls are back in school. I’m back in work and life is continuing as normal again, even though my front room now resembles a toy shop and my bathroom a beauty store! I don’t tend to write posts about our week, but I thought this week…
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My Heart is breaking. It’s tough being four
Read moreI’ve just sat down after lying in bed with R. She’s fast asleep now. Hopefully dreaming of all the things she loves. Half an hour ago though it was a completely different story. She was really upset. Crying. Inconsolable. My words had no effect. All I could do was hold her in my arms. Shush…
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The day you start school
Read moreTo our beautiful girls, Next week, you’ll both take your first steps through the front door of a new chapter in your lives. We’ve talked a lot about ‘big school’, about your teachers and about all of the things you’ll learn. You’re both excited, but also a little nervous which is normal. I’m sure there’ll…
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Healthy School Snack Ideas
Read moreOur twin girls start full time school next week and I’m feeling a little uneasy about it. Previously in nursery, which is only two and a half hours, I haven’t had to think about food as the nursery provides the children with a healthy snack. Usually a crumpet, fruit or a wrap etc. However, now…
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Helping children transition from nursery to school
Read moreSeptember 2016 is when our girls will enter full time school. I feel pretty sad about this. Mainly because they seem too little to be going into school full time, but also because I know the majority of their time will now be spent away from me and their daddy. Of course, I know everyone…
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Debenhams School Shoes & Uniform Review
Read moreEarlier this week, my husband and I attended a school induction for our twin girls. They’re currently in nursery two and a half hours a day, Monday-Friday. However, come September, they’ll be moving up into full time school. I like to be prepared when it comes to things such as their school uniforms so…
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What to do if your child doesn’t get into their chosen school
Read moreLast Monday was a pretty nerve-wracking day for me, along with numerous other mums and dads. It was the day that we would find out what primary school our children had got into. At the time of applying for the girls school place we actually lived on the same road as the school so I…