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Creating a Safe Haven: 10 Reasons Why School Should Feel Like a Sanctuary for Children
School is not only a place of learning but also a vital part of a child’s overall development. It is crucial for children to feel safe, secure, and supported within the school environment. In this article, I explore the importance of schools as safe spaces for children and highlight ten key reasons why creating a nurturing and secure atmosphere is essential for their well-being and educational success.
Top Money-Saving Tips for the School Holidays
The school holidays can be an exciting time for children and parents alike. However, they can also be a challenging period when it comes to managing finances and childcare. With careful planning and a few smart strategies, you can make the most of the school holidays without breaking the bank. In this article, I will explore some practical money-saving tips to help you enjoy a memorable holiday period while keeping your budget intact.
A parent’s role in school inspections
These inspection processes are designed to provide information to parents, and to promote improvement and to hold schools to account for the public money they receive. School inspections are required by law. They provide an independent assessment of the quality and standards of education in schools, and check whether pupils are achieving as much as they can.
Things to consider when looking for a new school for your child
Choosing a school for your children can feel like a huge responsibility, especially if you are moving areas and don’t have much local knowledge. Processes can differ from area to area; catchment areas may or may not be a thing, depending where you are moving to; and some schools just might not be right for some children. It really is a lot to think about.
How after school activities help students
After school activities are more than simply a way for kids to pass the time – they also provide demonstrable benefits for young people, ranging from the physical and emotional to improving social and academic skills. Here are just a few of the ways that after school activities can help students within their school and personal lives.
Connecting Children to their natural world: The forest school way
Do you run out of ideas for activities for the weekends and school holidays? Are you fed up with the kids being glued to a screen? Make getting outside more fun for everyone – The Forest School Way.
Your home school essentials. What no home-classroom should be without!
This year has seen our children spend extended time at home and us parents’ battle with everything from Pythagoras theorem and long division, to book reports, graphs, charts and science experiments. Home-schooling is no mean feat and many of us have a renewed respect for teachers and those in the educational sector!
How parents feel about children returning to school
A survey of 2,000 mums and dads of school-age children found they think it will take at least three weeks on average before their child is fully settled back into the school routine. What do you think?