Parents Choosing Truancy
Nearly a quarter of UK families with school age children have had or are considering a holiday during the school term. Up to 1.8m families are set to trade school days for cheaper holidays
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Education
Pricey Precious
The path of private education is a long one. The path of an educational financial plan needs to cover all of those years. The earlier parents embark on good financial planning for their child’s education, the better…
To get more ideas come to free School Fees Advice seminars at the Cresta Court, Altrincham on the evenings of July 2 and July 9 run by Bright Partnership.
Free Taster Sessions at King’s Pre-School
Parents of two and three-year olds will be pleased to hear that The King’s School is offering free taster sessions at its outstanding Pre-School on Monday 20 May, Thursday 6 and 27 June, 9.30 – 10.30. The sessions will allow children to get involved with some fun activities, whilst parents can meet staff, look around the impressive facilities and also chat to some other parents over a coffee.
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Mud is good for you! Mud Kitchen – even better!
Research suggests that keeping kids in an almost sterile environment and encouraging the use of all sorts of antibacterial products is linked to child obesity, vitamin D deficiency and low immune system. On the other hand, contact with mud produces serotonin in the body, alleviating depression…
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Sun Cooked Eggs
Learning science starts with some basic curiosity, with the realisation that it is all here under our feet, at our fingertips, and under our skin. Talking with children about this world is the only way to get them interested in science.
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Fun with Science at SciTech
SciTech is a truly amazing experience for children. Now in its 22nd year of operation, SciTech seems to enjoy an unrivalled reputation for inspiring the next generation of scientists
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Scholarship applications welcome!
The Ryleys School in Alderley Edge is welcoming applications from talented youngsters for prestigious scholarships… Applications for Scholarships to The Ryleys must be received by Friday 22nd February in order to be considered for the assessment day on Saturday 2nd March.
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2 x 2 = Xmas Gift
There are no good and bad methods of teaching times tables, but there are methods that work and don’t work. But the method invented by Graham Woodward, a tutor from Greater Manchester with more than 20 years of experience, seems to be bringing the desired result.
Read MoreSchool Open Days 2012 – 2013
Most independent schools have their open days in autumn. Parents and children are usually invited to look around the school, hear a talk by the head teacher, meet pupils and ask questions – everything you can think of, from bursary assistance to lunch arrangements.
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The Next Big Leap!
Your child’s move from junior to senior school can be exciting and daunting. As they leave their small, nurturing environment to join a much larger one, they encounter many new teachers and have to navigate around a more extensive site. Thankfully, senior schools are experienced in making this transition an easy one…
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Testing Times
. . .GCSE courses in England are going to change. The iGCSE qualifications continue to grow in popularity though, confusingly, only some will be counted in the forthcoming league tables. Ofqual’s consultation about how to make A levels more rigorous and discriminating at the top end of the ability range has also just begun.
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