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What we have learnt about our children’s education over the years. Tips for when to get involved and what to expect at difference stages in your children’s lives.

The Ultimate Back to School Checklist for the new school year

The summer break will soon be drawing to a close with thoughts turning to the upcoming school year. We do ...
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How to get the most out of Sixth Form College

I’m sharing some tips on how to get the most out of sixth form college, now that I’ve realised it’s ...
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What are your child’s options after leaving school?

It’s a really exciting time in a teenager’s life – but what exactly are your childs’ options after leaving school? ...
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Helping Your Child Choose An After School Club

After school clubs can be so much fun for kids. But what are the best activities to do after school? ...
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How we got our children to love cooking

This is a collaborative post. Cooking is more than just a daily chore or a survival skill. It’s a creative, ...
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Everything you need to know about working as a Poll Clerk in a Polling Station

I have been a Poll Clerk a couple of times over the years in Polling Stations and mean to write ...
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Top Tips for getting the most out of University Open Days

We are just getting to the end of our tour of various open days with our second daughter and it ...
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Best time to get a tutor

I will admit that I fought against getting our girls a tutor at school. My mindset was that they have ...
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A Parents’ Guide to Supporting Your Child During Exam Period

As exam season approaches, both students and parents often find themselves navigating a period of heightened stress and pressure. It’s ...
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Important Questions to Ask at Parents’ Evening

This is an advertorial post. We’ve been doing parent’s evening’s for 18 years now and have learnt a few things ...
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What to consider when choosing the right school for your child

This is a collaborative post. Choosing the right school for your child is a significant decision that can shape their ...
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Is College The Right Choice for my Child?

Choosing the right educational path for your child is a pivotal decision that significantly influences their future. As they approach ...
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How To Save Money On Prom

There’s no denying that the American tradition of a high school prom has become quite a big thing across uk ...
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Things To Do In Year 12 To Put You Ahead Of The Rest

This is an advertorial post: Ah the relief of getting the final year of high school and those dreaded GCSE’s ...
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What I learnt from my children going on a school residential trip

After having 3 children going on various school residential trips over the years, I class myself as somewhat of a ...
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How to Prepare Children for Tests

It is that time of year again, when children up and down the country are thinking ahead to their tests. ...
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After a school appeal – What next?

So, National Offer Day came around and sadly, your little one didn’t get their first choice of school. What are ...
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How to win a school appeal

National Offer Day is heading around again very soon (Equally well known as the day children find out what school ...
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