Apr 2, 2020 | Homeschooling, Primary Mentoring
Supporting your children with homeschooling is a challenge, especially when you are trying to work from home at the same time. Sharing your kitchen table with your seven year old, while at the same time trying to look presentable for a video call and wondering whether...
Mar 11, 2020 | Primary Mentoring
I’m sure I am not the only person who feels a mixture of relief and surprise that it is already March, and that we are only a few weeks away from the Easter break. Children are more than half way through the school year, and the summer term is just around the corner....
Feb 13, 2020 | Primary Mentoring
When working with teachers I often ask them to describe a successful learner. Responses from schools across the country always include students who: Are well organised and able to plan systematically Ask questions and take risks to try things without fear of making...
Jan 22, 2020 | Primary Mentoring
My oldest friend recently came to stay, and we all enjoyed a wholesome weekend of country walks, chats, lots of food, and playing games with the children. Relishing her role as Godmother, my friend was excited to introduce my daughter to the joys of cats cradle, a...
Jan 7, 2020 | Primary Mentoring
For many, returning to ‘normal life’ following a Christmas break can feel tough. My first working day involved a very early and dark journey to a school, and a dark journey home. Fortunately, the school was lovely and I had a great day, but there was much talk...
Dec 10, 2019 | Primary Mentoring, Study Tips
I consider myself to be incredibly lucky that I work in schools across the UK. Happily for me, I see more than my fair share of classrooms and am frequently inspired and impressed by the learning environments within primary schools. Often these settings use story...
