Putting Your Garden to Sleep for the Winter

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Putting Your Garden to Sleep for the Winter – Some of us like our gardens to have a natural look – basically letting it do its own thing and grow wild. Others want to maintain some kind of order.  Whichever camp you belong in, a little basic gardening TLC will help your green space be healthy and ready for the next growing season whether you’re planning a wildlife haven, a practical vegetable patch or a combination with attractive flowering borders. Just give it a few hours between now and winter with these simple jobs.

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5 Things to Consider When Choosing a School for Your Child

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Choosing a school can be a difficult decision to make, but there are a few things you can do to find the right school for your child’s needs. Here are 5 elements you may want to consider when you’re making a clear decision on your child’s future school.

1. Strong exam results

Pay attention to what your child’s curriculum is going to look like. Are there any exam results from previous years available online or at the school for you to take a look at? Is the school already known for its good track record? It’s important that you know what kind of exam results have been produced in the past.

2. Care and support

While schools are merely in place to allow children to prosper and develop their skills, they also need to have a good care system in place. Pastoral care and wellbeing support are critical to a child’s development.

3. Wide range of activities

Aside from hard work in the main subjects your child will be learning in school, there should also be a wide variety of other activities to try out as well. Extra-curricular activities are in place to help children find new hobbies and skills to explore.

4. The ratio of students to teachers

The more students to a class the less time your child would get with their teacher. On the flip side, less children in a classroom means your child is having plenty of time getting to grips with skills and the curriculum.

5. Fees and other choices

You may be considering a boarding school as an option, or looking into high quality private schools. The best thing to do in these instances is to take a look around the school and enquire about fees. Visit on open days and see which school is the best for your child’s needs.

If you have ideas on things to consider when choosing a school for your child we’d love to hear them

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The Benefits of Sports in Schools

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Sports are hugely beneficial for children in a number of ways. It’s not just about how your child picks up new skills but it’s also about how your child learns how to switch off and take a break from their regular studies. Many schools will offer sports programmes and activities to explore, and a lot of schools also have leagues and further sports education programmes for students keen to develop a sport into a known passion. Here we will explore the many benefits of sports and what it brings to students in schools. Read More →

Helping Your Child Become More Confident

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Confidence is a good thing to be able to master in your younger years for greater control over a number of things. It will give your child a lot of help in completing basic tasks, getting to grips with skills they already know and help them learn to socialise and communicate in better ways – here’s a look at helping your child become more confident.

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Protecting Your Items When You Move Home

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Moving home is the start of an exciting new adventure and there is lots to look forward to. However, before you can start your next chapter you need to get all of your goods and belongings to your new home – and you’ll, of course, want to make sure they get there in one piece. Here is some advice on protecting your items when you move home. Read More →

Kid-Friendly Packed Lunch Ideas

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When it comes to packing a lunch for your kid to take to school it can become quite stressful. It’s important you find the right balance of healthy and nutritious and also something your child will eat. The best way to make packing your lunches easier is to plan ahead and make sure you have a variety of different snacks and fruit to add to their packed lunches. If you tend to pack the same things and find that your child is getting bored of the usual sandwiches here are some kid-friendly packed lunch ideas for you: Read More →

What is a Watch Winder?

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What is a Watch Winder? – When you start to delve into what is available, there is no end to the gadgets, gizmos and accessories available on the market that can make life a little easier. If you’re someone who owns an automatic watch then you have probably come across gadgets such as a watch winder before. But, what is a watch winder?

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Exploring Stem Subjects with Your Child

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In school, you’ll notice your child will study subjects that cover science, technology, engineering, and maths, also known as STEM subjects. These are fundamental when it comes to advancing and have many benefits. Stem subjects teach children several important skills such as problem-solving.  Supporting your child at home with these subjects is great and can be done through simple tasks. Nurturing your child will ensure they get the best out of their school learning. Read on for some tips on exploring stem subjects with your child. Read More →