Education
The new free school, West Didsbury CofE Primary, will be open in West Didsbury in September 2015. It has grown out of a successful free school Didsbury CofE Primary and will run alongside… The application for September 2015 entry begins in September 2014.
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Woodwork is a perfect activity where boys and girls from age three can learn effectively. Benefits include physical development as muscles become stronger when children vary the force they use and development of hand-eye coordination. Fine motor control is needed to hold nails in place. Personal, social and emotional development is supported as children demonstrate deep levels of involvement when undertaking woodwork: perhaps because it seems a ‘real’ task and is truly challenging. They develop problem solving abilities; discuss the rules and safety, enhancing communication and language development. Self-esteem is boosted as children feel pride in their hard-won achievements.
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Would you like your children to enjoy maths and be able to use it in the future whether they choose to be academics or business people? I believe that the foundations are laid in primary school. Later may be too late.
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If you have ever wondered what to teach your child about money, and at what age to broach the subject, take a look at our handy hints and tips below. No matter how old your child is you can introduce them to money in fun and interactive ways!
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Having spent the morning at St. James, I was left with a wonderful impression of a small, happy school doing exceptional things. It’s a school with a distinct philosophy and ethos, backed by firm academic standards and a proven record of success for their children. It’s not a school for everyone, but I think it’s a school my son would be very happy in.
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How building a wormery enhanced learning opportunities for the children aged 2-3 who took part across the 3 main ‘prime’ and 4 ‘specific’ areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
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Most schools in South Manchester are massively oversubscribed. The answer? Open more schools. Rev Dr Nick Bundock of St James and Emmanuel Didsbury, with his team is doing just that. | Interview on opening new free school in Didsbury.
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When we are prepared to make mistakes, we become more adventurous in the process, pushing the boundaries of our normal comfort zone and stretching our capacity for learning. If we always played it safe, we might always ‘get it right’ but once we reach those more momentous landmarks in our life – A Level results, the let-down after a job interview – our ability to deal with the unexpected becomes more difficult.
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Moor Allerton School was founded back in 1914 and they are delighted to be celebrating their centenary, 100 years of educating children from and around the Didsbury area.
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A child-friendly version of Wikipedia, specially designed for use in the classroom, has been launched by children’s charity SOS Children(‘s Villages) UK this December. Wikipedia for Schools is a selection of articles from the Wikipedia website organised around core school subjects.
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A recent survey of parental involvement in their children’s education tells us that most parents seek to help with reading and homework and that mothers are far more likely to become involved in the school than fathers. The problem for parents trying to access specific information about what their child needs to do next, is that it is not commonly communicated to parents.
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