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.
Children often have ups and downs at school. They may love learning about a particular subject one week, but then feel unhappy about their test results or fall out with a friend another week – but how do you tell if there is a serious issue at school that needs your attention?
Homework is an unavoidable part of school life and while it may not be the most exciting activity for your child, you can help to make it more enjoyable by using some simple strategies and by encouraging the right mind set.
Preparing your children for school in the morning can seem like a nightmare task at times. It becomes stressful when you begin forgetting things like permission slips, school documents, lunch, or schoolbags. I mean it’s had enough getting shoes and coats on and teeth done some days! Fortunately, there is always a solution for each […]
As a parents what time of day do you find the most demanding? You know, the time of day when everything is full on and you feel like you are trying to do juggle lots of things and you aren’t doing any of them very well. When I ask people this, many initially say the […]
Pressure on students to succeed is higher than ever, with fierce competition for university and school places. The hype means that exams and results days can present a mix of emotions – joy, regret, stress or euphoria. Of course this isn’t just limited to the children! However, it’s important to support your child in the […]
What are your earliest memories as a child? I always struggle with this one as I think it can be hard to work out what you remember and what you remember being told sometimes. I used to think that one of my earliest memories was stepping out of my parents’ camper bus and into a […]