What to Do When Your Child Says They Hate School
217 ViewsA Parent’s Guide to Pastoral Care On a Tuesday morning, a seven-year-old refuses to go into school. No obvious…
A Parent’s Guide to Pastoral Care
184 ViewsAsk ten parents what “pastoral care” means and you will likely get ten different answers. Some picture a school…
Why Journaling Matters in a Child’s Development
154 ViewsA blank page can feel like an invitation. For a child holding a pencil over one, it becomes something…
Why Passion Matters in a Child’s Development
133 ViewsAsk any adult about the thing they are good at, and they will often trace it back to a…
What Are the Benefits of Arts & Crafts in Independent Schools
154 ViewsAsk a child to describe their favourite part of the school week, and there is a good chance the…
Why Mindfulness Matters in a Child’s Development
122 ViewsAsk any parent or teacher what worries them most about children today, and a familiar answer surfaces: young people…
How to Support Your Child with Respect: What the Myths Get Wrong
151 ViewsMost parents want to raise respectful children. The trouble is that a lot of the advice on offer confuses…
What to Expect When Your Child Starts Online School
103 ViewsA Parent’s Guide to Online School Ask a room full of parents what they picture when they hear “online…
Why Home Learning Matters in a Child’s Development
112 ViewsThe summer holidays arrive with a rush of relief. No more early alarms, no more packed lunches, no more…
A Parent’s Guide to Thriving at an Independent Girls’ School
128 ViewsEvery parent knows the moment. Your daughter comes home from school and, instead of the usual shrug, she talks.…
How the Way We Praise Children Shapes Their Confidence
117 ViewsA Parent’s Guide to Praise “Well done” slips out a hundred times a day. It happens at the breakfast…
How to Help Your Child Feel Ready for Exams
116 ViewsA Parent’s Guide to Exams The night before an exam, a child sits at the kitchen table surrounded by…