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Getting ahead for September: school supplies
Schools almost out for summer here, perhaps some of your children have already broken up for the holidays? Whilst in the shops the other day picking up a few things for end of term parties, I couldn’t help but notice all the “back to school” stuff already coming out in the aisles. There were tons […]
Planning ahead for the new school year: what’s your preferred way to name label?
As we are now into the final few weeks of the school year, whilst on the surface we may be thinking about summer holidays, no school runs, less club runs and how we are going to juggle work and children over the summer holidays – really, we are also thinking about the massive amount of […]
Cut the Cost of School! Quick Hacks to Save You Money
If you think that school is putting too big a strain on your wallet, you’re not alone. According to some research, we can end up spending at least an extra £200 a year for each child when it comes to uniforms and equipment. Fortunately, the clever team at Marbles have put together an impressive list of simple life hacks that should help you […]
School run clothing: keeping it easy
The school run is one of those times you see all sorts of sights. From people in their pyjamas and slippers, to those in full make up and designer clothing. There really is a huge spectrum of clothing. Where do you sit on the spectrum? What’s your approach? There are lots of parents who don’t […]
Preparing for a new school term
Is it me or these days does it not feel like five minutes since you emptied those school bags and now you are refilling them? Time in general passes by so fast so you really have to be organised to stay on top of all that is required for the start of a new school […]
Transitioning to high school
Moving on and dealing with change Moving onto the next stage of their education can be a daunting process for both children and their parents. This can also be a really exciting time however, and with some careful planning and organisation, lots of talking to your children, and more importantly lots of listening on your […]
10 Things Parents Can Do in the Summer Holidays to Prepare for the September Term
The summer holidays are a time for families to relax and enjoy quality time together. However, they also present a valuable opportunity for parents to help their children prepare for the upcoming school term. By taking a few proactive steps during the break, parents can ease their children’s transition back to school and set them up for a successful year. Here are ten things parents can do in the summer holidays to prepare for the September term.
Stave off Colds this autumn
As more and more children begin to go back to school, we’ve been told to expect more cases of COVID-19, as well as the usual colds and flu that plague schools during the autumn and winter months.