Category: Education
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Easing the Transition from Primary to Secondary School
In association with ASDA Cast your mind back to when you were 11. If you’re able to remember how you felt back then (and congratulations if you have the memory skills to do such a thing!), you’ll know how it felt in the run up to secondary school. You’ll remember the nerves and the anticipation…
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To Celebrate World Book Day #giveaway
Where to buy books in St Albans, Herts I think it’s absolutely shocking that 3 in 10 kids in the UK do not own books. I’ve never counted them but I’d hazard a guess that there are between 75-100 books upstairs in my daughters room. She has everything from picture books to non-fiction. I appreciate…
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How to get parents involved in the PTA
Ply them with alcohol and lots of it A few months ago, I found myself at a PTA meeting, prior to this the mere thought of attending such a function would give me goosebumps. For me PTA conjured up visions of a room full of Busybody Super Ninja Mums (you know the type who get…
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Why it’s important to show an interest in your child’s schooling
Why is it important? We try to be as involved with our 6 year olds education as much as we can as feel genuinely believe it will help her succeed not only in school but in life. Research shows that it’s not how much money you make or what your own educational experience was like…