Helping Your Child Travel to School Safely on Their Own
As children grow, they naturally want more independence, and one big step is travelling to school alone. While this can be an exciting time for both parents and children, it also brings concerns about safety. But with the right preparation,
Supporting my child’s move to a new school
Moving to a new school can be a significant change for children, impacting their social and emotional well-being. As a parent, you play a crucial role in helping your child navigate this transition smoothly. Here are some strategies to support your
How to Help Your Child Make Friends
For many of us, our biggest worry is our little one struggling to make friends or feeling left out. We want them to be able to socialise and form meaningful friendships – after all, human beings thrive on companionship. Sadly as
Our Parents Guide to Back to School 2023
Just like that, the long summer holidays are almost over and parents everywhere are hoping that their child's transition from lazy summer days to the term time routine goes as smoothly as possible. But ensuring a seamless transition requires preparation;
Tips to prepare your child for primary school
Teachers and childcare professionals agree that ‘school ready’ means that children: Are confident and happy to be in school for a number of hours without seeing a parent or carer. Are curious about the world and have a desire to
How to after-school clubs can help vulnerable children
Every child should have the chance to reach their potential, but there’s an education gap between advantaged and disadvantaged children. Attainment 8 is a way of measuring how well pupils do in key stage 4, which they usually finish when
Back to School Advice for Parents
Going back to school after a summer off is exciting but many children also feel a little nervous or anxious at the changes ahead. Whether your child is starting school for the first time, starting a new year with a
Why Are School Break Times Shorter Now Than 20 Years Ago?
In recent years, there has been a noticeable decrease in the length of school break times. A long-term study by UCL has found that primary school students in England are now receiving 45 minutes less break time per week than
Why schools are banning children from having a best friend
In primary school, children are starting to really care about being accepted by their peers. ‘Best friends’ are key in playground dynamics; although they can change on a daily basis! Several schools in America and Europe have recently introduced a policy