Primary Schools
Smoothing those back to school blues – for parents
So, just about now the phrase “Back to school” starts popping up everywhere. It usually gets a mixed reaction – for frazzled parents and grandparents it offers a glimmer of hope, though kids generally are less enthusiastic. Most of us enjoy the routine that the return to school offers after the chaos of trying to [...]
Helping your child learn
So, your child has a place at the school of their choice, but now the hard part starts. How do you as a parent help them fulfil their potential? Most teachers if asked, would say that the parents’ role is the most important one in a child’s learning, and figures show how the difference between [...]
Nurseries
Nurseries the only way is Essex
Leaving your “baby” and walking away on the first day at Nursery is one of the hardest moments and one you will undoubtedly remember forever. When if comes to your child, suddenly things are different. You don’t want the “politically correct” options necessarily. You don’t want to leave things to chance. So, it’s time to do some research and if you’re seeking out Nurseries in Essex, the choice is bewildering and even overwhelming.
It’s important that you choose somewhere that believes in offering high quality childcare in a friendly and stimulating environment. Little Angels in East Tilbury offers help in potty training and runs an apprenticeship scheme for local young people. [Read More...]
Education – General
School League Tables
School league tables for UK schools are compiled every year by government. How a school performs impacts on how popular it is, and in turn on how well it does in subsequent years. Secondary or high schools are measured by their GCSE results, although sometimes schools use different figures on their publicity, so it pays [...]
Building a good relationship with your childs school
There has been much written about the feelings of children starting school, but for parents too it can mark a big change in their lives. Having devoted all their time to their offspring’s care, some parents can find handing over to a school an emotional experience. For some it brings back negative memories of their [...]
What is your child learning at school?
Between the ages of 11 and 14, children in England study 14 compulsory subjects as part of the National Curriculum as part of their secondary education. These are • English • Maths • Science • Design and technology • Geography • Religious education • A modern foreign language • Information and communication technology • History • Citizenship • Art and design • Music • Physical education • Sex education [...]
Careers In Education
Back to the drawing board…not the chalk board…
For a teacher of some years standing in the UK, a corporate training course could well be life changing. When a teacher is ready to take their career to the next level or feels they have the passion and drive to succeed further, participation in a rewarding, yet challenging, independent course of training, can only be advantageous.
Most corporate training staff have experienced pretty well all the challenges the modern teaching practitioner can expect. They will encourage teachers to learn from each other. Any experiences that individuals can bring to the table during group work sessions, paired work or class discussion will be encouraged. Teachers on the Corporate training courses will be able to observe each other and evaluate their own abilities in comparison to others. [Read More...]
Child Behaviour
Dealing with Child Behaviour
A child rarely makes it through their primary and high school education with no problems at all. Challenges might include bullying (both bullying and being bullied), behavioural problems, or even boredom. In all cases swift communication with the school is vital. Parents often delay talking to teachers because they fear wasting the teacher’s time, but [...]
Secondary School
Starting Secondary School
Starting secondary or high school is one of life’s rites of passage. Many children find it stressful, and there is a huge amount to take in – different teachers for different lessons, larger and more impersonal schools, and substantial homework. Even if your child goes to a local school where some of their friends are [...]