Pre-schools...
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Choosing a School That Isn't Close to Home
It can be very tempting to choose a school outside your neighbourhood because it has excellent exam results or a great Ofsted report.
And...
Choosing Education for Under 5s
They may be young, but there’s still a great deal of choice of education options for under 5s. Here’s a guide to what’s typically on offer and how to go about choosing...
Financing a Private School Education
In an ideal world, all parents considering a private education for their child would have the funds to easily finance their school fees.
But for many families,...
Finding the Perfect Pre-school
Every parent wants their child to be happy at pre-school, but how do you go about finding the right pre-school environment for your child?
Children aged between...
Free Early Learning for 3 and 4 Year Olds
If you live in England and have a young child aged three or four years old, or have a child that will be reaching that age soon, then they’re...
Getting Help with Pre-school Costs and Fees
If your child is coming up to pre-school age, then you may be wondering if there’s any help available for paying for pre-school costs and fees....
Getting Your Child Ready for Pre-school
If your child is coming up to the age where they’ll be going to pre-school, then here are some ideas and tips on getting them ready for the...
How Pre-schools Help Children Prepare for 'Real' School
Pre-schools help provide a good early learning environment for young children, but they can also serve an additional purpose too – to help prepare...
I Moved from State School to Private School: Case Study
Catherine was 11 when her parents sent her to a private school. She had spent her primary school years at a local state school and was part of a...
Is Your Child Ready for Pre-school?
Although there’s a set age at which children are regarded as being ready to go to pre-school, as children develop at different rates, not all children will be instantly...
My Experience of a Private Secondary School: Case Study
Edward, 23, from Salisbury attended private schools from the age of 10 – 18. He spent three years at a preparatory school before moving to...
Preparing Your Young Child for the Discipline of School
Starting school is a huge milestone in the life of a young child. It can be exciting and fun or it can be a trauma for both parent and child....
Reception Classes that Take Pre-schoolers
Some reception classes at primary schools now take pre-schoolers too. Here’s some insight into why they do this and the potential advantages for...
Should You Move Your Child to a Different School?
Some children spend only a short time at a school because their parents change jobs on a regular basis and obviously the move is unavoidable. If...
The Pros and Cons of a Private School
When trying to decide between private and state schools, the most obvious drawback of going private is the fees you need to pay each year. But...
Under 5s with Special Education Needs
If your child is pre-school age and has special education needs, or you suspect that may, then help and support is at hand. Here’s an insight into...
What Happens at Pre-school?
One of the key questions of parents who are choosing a pre-school for their child is what actually happens during the day. Although the exact details will vary from...
