Why Choose an Independent Education
Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. As parents are seeking not only academic excellence, but also a nurturing environment.
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Greenbank School: Opportunities That Grow With Your Child
Choosing the right school for a child is one of the most significant decisions a parent can make. Yet, at the age of four, it’s impossible to predict which path will best suit them at 11.
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Tiny Tweaks to Success – Parent’s Guide
It’s not the grand gestures but the daily routines – listening attentively, offering encouragement, having a chat, making a joke, playing games – that shape a child’s ability to learn
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What To Do If Primary School Teachers Tell You Your Child Is Gifted
Primary school teachers get to know hundreds of students over the course of their careers, and this allows them to figure out if they have a gifted child in their class. What should you do, if you’re a parent of this child?
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How Teachers Can Encourage Children to Be More Engaged in the Classroom
In the age of social media, technical devices, and instant gratification, many children have low attention spans, which makes it a challenge for teachers to keep their class engaged and paying attention.
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The Benefits of Outdoor Learning
Scientific research has demonstrated that frequent regular periods spent in natural settings improve mental and physical health. Also research demonstrates that happy, engaged children learn better in all areas of the curriculum. Surely the logical conclusion is to take our children’s learning outside!
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Transition to Secondary School
An independent school in Cheshire offers an insight into the rolie of parents and teachers in helping children with transitioning from primary to secondary education.
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Homework At Primary School: Time For A Re-Think?
Homework at primary school is often a given, with roughly 90% of schools setting some sort of homework. Many parents judge the effectiveness of a school by the amount of homework set. But how often have you stopped to consider the purpose of homework and whether its perceived benefits have evidence to back them up?
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Greenbank Preparatory: the benefits of a small school
While larger independent schools often boast extensive facilities and a wide range of extracurricular activities, smaller preparatory schools offer distinct advantages that can profoundly impact your child’s development and educational experience.
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Independent Schools Are More Affordable Than Expected
For many families, independent schools are an attractive option, often more affordable than expected. Small class sizes allow for more individual attention in early years when reading, writing and arithmetic are being learned for the first time.
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Transition and Change – Starting School
If your child is about to start school, one of the things on your mind is how that change from being at home or nursery to a school setting will make them, and you, feel. With some simple steps it will help the transition go a lot smoother… See our First Day of School Checklist!
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