Halloween!!
When I was growing up Halloween was never a big deal. We did not have trick or treaters come to the door and my parents would never have entertained us knocking on strangers’ doors asking for treats! My eldest two children grew up in the
To Home-School, or Not to Home-School??
My work has taught me so many things, but most of all that mainstream school is not for everyone. One size does not fit all and there are many reasons parents choose a less conventional path to education. Before deciding if homeschooling is a route
Football Mum!
When my daughter was born little did I know that every weekend, even through the winter, I would be standing on a touch line cheering her on. She has loved football from as soon as she could kick a ball. When she was 4 years
First Day At School
It may only be the beginning of the summer holidays but the next six weeks are going to fly by.To all those parents that have a child starting school for the first time, here are some tips and advice.Believe me when I say, I have
End Of Lockdown
Lockdown has come to an end. A sentence that, during this long year, I never thought I would write. As we resume normal life evidence of Covid-19 is everywhere. Bulletins that didn’t exist pre-2020 still clutter our evening news – death tolls and infection rates.
Managing Anxiety In Children
In my experience, it starts with talking to them. Communication is key. Good communication between parent and child means that tricky topics are handled a little easier when they arise. I try to give them time to explain what is bothering them before I jump
End Of School Year
The end of the school year was very different this year thanks to Covid. Normally the last few weeks of the school term are spent in a flurry of activity – sports days, summer fetes, the school disco, leavers proms…. Not this year however. It
Kent/Medway Test
Year-Six children now know their Kent/Medway Test results and the search for secondary school is well underway. Around 4 out of 5 Kent children will get their first-choice secondary place and about 1 in 20 won’t get any of their choices. Whatever your situation, I