Simple summer holiday crafts
Coming up with ideas to keep the kids occupied over the school summer holidays can feel like a daunting and expensive task. But sometimes simple things are what kids enjoy the most, particularly when they can do it themselves. This article is written by Kelly from Creative Little Crafters, sharing some tips for easy and […]
Which is best for adopted children: A childminder or nursery?
This is a collaborative post. A lot of parents either want to go back to work once their adoption/maternity leave ends, or financially, they have no choice. Finding the right setting for your child can be stressful so this article will give you an idea of what the options are. Every child is different and […]
Watch your language
The words and language we use when we speak to someone can affect how that person feels about you and themselves. Using the wrong language when you’re talking about a sensitive subject like adoption can cause unintentional hurt and upset. There’s two main types of situation where language is important in adoption. Firstly, the language […]
Phonics with Robot Reg: Making reading fun
I love reading. Whether it’s books, magazines, blogs, or something else I love how the words on a page can transport you into a different world. Even if it’s just for a few minutes. Both our kids love reading and books too. Our eldest is getting to the stage now where she’ll take herself off […]
Pupil Premium and Pupil Premium Plus
“Pupil premium is funding to improve education outcomes for disadvantaged pupils in schools in England. Evidence shows that disadvantaged children generally face additional challenges in reaching their potential at school and often do not perform as well as other pupils.” Pupil Premium: An Overview. So, that’s what it is which is the easy part. Finding […]
Help Your Child Achieve the Education They Deserve
This is a collaborative post. When you are trying to help you improve your child’s education, there are a lot of ways you can go about achieving this. Now, this is something that you need to focus on as much as possible, and there are a lot of ideas that you can use to help […]
How to be More Involved in Your Child’s Education
This is a collaborative post. Education is the one thing that never truly stops, and by the time you’re a parent, you soon realise that education continues for you as well. As a parent, you are the first person your child will look to when they need to know an answer to a question. No […]
4 Ways to Help Your Adopted Child Settle Into a New School
This is a collaborative post. It can be tough for any child to start at a new school, but it can be especially difficult for adopted children. They may feel like they don’t fit in anywhere and that they are alone in the world. This is why it’s important to help them settle into their […]