Dining Out At Gaucho! As a post matinee supper for my friend and I this weekend I used the OpenTable app to find a restaurant in Soho – my eye was immediately drawn, like a magpie, when one of the many suggestions (which come with ratings for how expensive, clear times available, the type of food, hints for their best reasons to visit and a wealth of reviews) to Gaucho Piccadilly. Just off London’s bustling Regent’s Street, yet tucked away […]
How To Lower Your Heating Bills! It’s the question on everyone’s lips isn’t it, how can we lower our heating bills? Now that the energy suppliers have rocketed their prices we are all having to cut down on traditional heating because whatever our pockets, it’s blooming expensive and with a family of six, with 4 children in the house, we are having to be very creative in the ways in which we try to make sure our home is as […]
Encouraging a Healthy Body Image in Children and Teens Body image may mean different things to different people, but in simple terms, it can be defined as one’s subjective view of their physical body. While body image issues are not a recent phenomenon, today’s culture of always being on social media—and always having to comport a certain way through content like selfies—has no doubt made a significant impact on children and teens. Body image is a major issue that should […]
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The importance of pastoral care in schools Pastoral care is an important factor in any school. It influences the attitude and mindset of both the students and teachers and focuses on personal and academic success as well as the overall wellbeing of individuals. Teachers and other members of staff have a commitment to their students to ensure that they are provided with an environment that supports their physical, emotional and intellectual development. Whilst many believe a teacher’s sole responsibility is […]
A parent’s guide to EYFS curriculum The EYFS curriculum may be something you have heard of briefly but don’t quite understand. Don’t fret, as it will all be explained. Essentially it is an educational stage for children from the age of 0-5. It covers everything they need to ensure that they receive the correct care and effort to support their academic development. Below is a parent’s guide to the EYFS curriculum, as advised by this private school in Richmond. What […]
How do my child’s lifestyle choices affect their education? There are many factors in life that affect a child’s education. This includes a positive attitude, a healthy lifestyle and a good work space. However, if your child is struggling with factors such as poor diet and a lack of exercise, it can lead to a reduction in their ability to concentrate well and retain information. This can then affect stress levels and reduce the immune system. The good news is, […]
Supporting your child with their mental health As parents, it is important to make sure that your child is supported through every stage in their life. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and should be given the same attention throughout their development. This is due to the heavy impacts it can have on education, relationships and physical wellbeing. Mental health can change to different degrees over time which means you need to be giving them constant attention, […]
FREE Dodo And Dinosaur Trail At Chantry Place This Half Term! From the 4th to the 18th of February, covering the entirety of half term, Chantry Place has created a most generous invitation to come, with your children, and enjoy their Dodo and Dinosaur Trail for absolutely FREE! Running in connection with the Norwich Science Festival, which also gifts a half term itinerary packed to the the rafters with FREE or inexpensive activities for the children, the trail begins at […]
Shut The World Out, Or Bring It Right Back In! I’m sure, like me, a lot of people came to realise the importance of being home, slowing down, and enjoying our own spaces when we were given no choice but to stay put. I’m very much a “make the best of it” kind of person so, after an initial panic at lockdown times in 2020, I threw myself into treating the time as a gift. And it was. Not just […]
