There is foot stamping, toys being thrown out of prams and general tantrum throwing going in my house, and this time it’s not the kids. I live in mid Essex which means no in person school for my 8 and 10 year old and I am not happy about it. While I totally support the […]
School and Learning - Supporting Children in the Primary School Years
Supporting your children through their education can be one of the trickier parts of parenting older children. We’ve all forgotten much of what we learnt at school and teaching methods have changed pretty drastically.
In this section you’ll find posts about helping your child if they are struggling, supporting reluctant readers and some great tips on learning times tables.
There also some resource guides on topics that can help your child engage with learning, including a Minecraft, Football and Dinosaurs.
Choosing a Secondary School: The Factors we’re Considering
The time has come for us to choose a secondary school for our oldest. We are lucky in that where we live, almost every school in the town is ranked “Good” by OFSTED. That means that, while we are likely to end up in a pretty good school, we still have to consider the things […]
Dealing with After School Grumpiness
Being back at school, especially after such a ling break, is a bit of a shock to the system for all of us. Lots of children are coming out of school in foul moods which is no fun for them or us as parents. Here are my top 5 tips on how to deal with […]
Summer Born Children Starting School: Parent Experiences
If you’re regular reader, you’ll know that I have regrets about not delaying school entry for my summer born son. For him, it’s had a big impact on his experience of school, both academically and socially. However, there are plenty of parents who have had different experiences with summer born children starting school not long after […]
How Much School Uniform to Buy
Starting school is a big deal for children and school uniform is expensive. Even if you buy from supermarkets, all of the bits you need soon add up. It makes sense not to buy more than you need but, how much do you need? While there is no exact answer, you can work out how […]
