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THINGS I’VE LEARNT SINCE SENDING MY CHILD TO A SCHOOL IN SPECIAL MEASURES

October 21, 2014 4 Comments

If you send your child to a failing school (a school in special measures), what will be the repercussions? Could there perhaps be some benefits?

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

Education· Family Life· Parenting

5 WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILD SUCCEED IN SCHOOL

October 7, 2014 20 Comments

How can I help my child do well at school? What are the secrets of a great relationship with my child's school? 5 tips from a teacher-parent.

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

Education· Family Life· Parenting

MEMOIRS OF A PRESCHOOL MAMA (OR LETTER TO A NEW MAMA)

September 1, 2014 3 Comments

Humorous, relatable, reassuring advice for all new parents, from a fellow mama on the eve of her eldest starting school.

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)

Faith· Family Life· Parenting

WHY I’M SENDING MY CHILD TO A SCHOOL IN SPECIAL MEASURES

July 8, 2014 66 Comments

Should I send my child to a failing school? What if the local school is in special measures? One mum's experience of choosing the local (failing) school.

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

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