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5 activities to support your child’s cognitive development

August 7, 2023August 9, 2023 By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

AD | Collaborative post Cognitive development can be defined as the way a child learns, interacts with those around them and acquires their knowledge. As a child meets different stages in their development and hits certain milestones, there are a number of cognitive skills that you will notice them pick up along the way. As a parent, you play a very important role in nurturing your child’s cognitive development, especially the processes that involve problem solving, thinking and learning about the world around them. Taking part in age-appropriate activities that stimulate their brain can significantly

Tips for boosting your child’s imagination

August 7, 2023August 9, 2023 By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

AD | Collaborative post Imagination is a magical tool that helps unlock a world of creativity and innovation within children. It is through this that they are able to explore new ideas, come up with solutions to problems, and view the world with nothing but wonder. As a parent, fostering your child’s imagination is an irreplaceable gift that can benefit them throughout the rest of their lives. Here is some advice from one of the best independent schools in Surrey, on top tips for boosting your child’s imagination. Create the ideal environment The first step

9 ways to have a great relationship with your child’s teacher

June 5, 2023December 7, 2022 By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

Your child spends a lot of time at school, so it is important to build up a good relationship with your child’s teacher. It might be that you want to be able to discuss the needs of your child openly, help and support them where you can, and also feel comforted that your child is happy in their school environment. Having a good relationship with the teacher can help with all of that, but how do you build it up? There are a few things that you can do to encourage a good parent/teacher relationship.

6 ways you can help your child read when they are in reception class

May 22, 2023December 7, 2022 By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

When your child starts school it is a really exciting time for them. They learn so much in such a short space of time and you will notice so many advancements in their development. From having a responsibility for what they do, being self-sufficient at lunch, and playing independently. But the big thing that happens in reception class is that your child really comes along with their reading. Reading is such an important part of the early year’s foundation stage, and it is important to support your child as much as possible. So what can

9 things you can do to help encourage your child to read more

April 24, 2023December 7, 2022 By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

Reading is one of those things that I think your child will either love to do or avoid doing it at all costs. There doesn’t seem to be a happy medium, especially in primary school. Reading, however, is one of the best things that your child can do to progress. But what can you do to help encourage your child to read more? Sometimes you need to think outside of the box for different approaches to reading and I thought I would share with you some of the things that you could try.

Not Happy With something in school? The process to follow to get your complaint heard

How to get a complaint heard at school

April 10, 2023April 10, 2023 By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

We can all get to a stage with our child’s school when we are not happy with something. After all, with our children spending so much time in a school environment, there will likely be bumps in the road. Of course, some complaints and issues can be handled straight away, others may need more persistence if you don’t get the resolution you are after.

11 things you should discuss with your child’s school

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

Sending your child to school is such a huge milestone, and they spend many years going through the educational system from nursery right through to their GCSEs. So it is fair to say that school forms an important part of their lives. This means that there are certain cases where you will need to help them be more informed of what is going on. I wanted to share with you some of the things you discuss with your child’s school.

10 Questions to ask at the parent’s evening of your KS1 aged child

March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

Most parents love the chance to discuss their child with their teacher and parent’s evening is one of the best opportunities to get a true understanding of what school life is like for them. After all, your child’s teacher spends a lot of time with your little one and therefore will be able to give you a greater insight into how they are doing and their likes and dislikes.