When I wrote about why we were sending our son to a school in special measures last summer, it got a big response. We're now half a term in to our son's school career. Forget what he's learnt - I feel like I've been on a hugely steep learning curve since term began. And already God has graciously … [Read more...] about THINGS I’VE LEARNT SINCE SENDING MY CHILD TO A SCHOOL IN SPECIAL MEASURES
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5 WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILD SUCCEED IN SCHOOL
Prior to having my kids, I was a teacher. I longed to help my children succeed in school, but realised that much of this came down to parental input. Now I'm a parent, I get to put some of my ideas into practice. And the best part? I get to share them with you! Here are my very best tips to help … [Read more...] about 5 WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILD SUCCEED IN SCHOOL
MEMOIRS OF A PRESCHOOL MAMA (OR LETTER TO A NEW MAMA)
Tomorrow, the boy in my belly in this photo starts school. I'm not anxious for him - he'll be fine. It's me who has to adapt. You see - my baby boy, who was born approximately five minutes ago, is starting school. He's got a uniform and everything. He'll be learning important, grown-up things - and … [Read more...] about MEMOIRS OF A PRESCHOOL MAMA (OR LETTER TO A NEW MAMA)
WHY I’M SENDING MY CHILD TO A SCHOOL IN SPECIAL MEASURES
It was never meant to be the case. The kids and I often walked past the fag-smoking, obscenity-shrieking parents at drop-off or pick-up time, but I knew we'd not be living here when the time came to make a Decision. As a teacher, the school did provoke my curiosity - but there was no point wasting … [Read more...] about WHY I’M SENDING MY CHILD TO A SCHOOL IN SPECIAL MEASURES