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AND THE WINNER IS .........................EVERYONE
And the winner is........................Everyone!!I cheered till my throat was hoarse and felt enormously proud when my six-year-old son won the school sports day sprint across the field.Imagine my...
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Wings of Hope is an international children’s charity based in the UK, and...
The inspiration and co-founders behind this enterprising charity are Dr and Mrs Rajni Sriram.‘We set up the charity nine years ago to give something back to society,’ explains Mrs Sriram, ‘because our...
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THE PERILS OF THE SCHOOL LATIN TRIP!
School trips for teenagers My eldest, who is 13 and whose hobby is Facebook, begged to go on her school Latin Trip this Easter. My husband and I were surprised and delighted, and fondly imagined her...
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Nothing pink or fluffy mummy
The usual scowl begins to creep across Isabella’s forehead as I try to entice her into a new cardigan. I had avoided pink and chosen blue this time - her favourite colour. Weary of the daily clothes...
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How yoga can help instil calm in the classroom and be conducive to a healthy...
Lorenza Bacino talks to Cathy Underwood, co-founder of Yoga Rocks and fitness instructor‘School in itself puts such pressure on our children to perform’, explains Cathy Underwood, co-founder of Yoga...
View ArticleDoes encouraging ‘gifted and talented’ children in schools do more harm than...
There are five signs to look out for, but can it be harmful to single children out for special treatment at an early age? Lorenza Bacino finds out… Sarah, 39, who lives in East Barnet, harbours a...
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Are you worried about your child’s psychological well-being? Do you think...
As a Charted Educational Psychologist, Claire’s job entails liaising and meeting with head teachers and SEN co-ordinators in her patch of schools. ‘They are my first port of call. The schools flag up...
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School uniform - do we like it or not?
School uniform – do we like it or not? by Lorenza Bacino Like it or loathe it – most parents have strong opinions about the role of school uniform Personally the colour blue made me break out in a...
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Crime and punishment in school
Crime and punishment in school With corporal punishment (rightly) outlawed in our schools, Lorenza Bacino asks what options are left for teachers dealing with badly behaved pupils....‘Come inside this...
View ArticleThe teacher home visit
Teacher home visit Home visits have become the norm these days. But as parents, Lorenza Bacino asks how do we really feel about them? Are you one of those parents who get themselves in a flap because...
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Are Handwriting Skills Redundant?
Should schools be focusing on teaching keyboard skills at the expense of cursive handwriting? by Lorenza BacinoA school in the US recently told parents it would be teaching keyboard skills instead of...
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Can you really buy a better start in life?
Alison Marks investigates the pros and cons of state vs private schools.Standards might be higher in independent schools, but a maintained school could be a better bet for university entrance. And what...
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PYJAMA PARENTS
Do you often throw the first thing on that comes to hand in the mornings? After all, it’s only the school run, so yesterday’s jeans and jumper should do - just for now. But would you take it one step...
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What to do when your child won't read
For reluctant readers (especially boys), books can be a real turn off. Here are some top tips from SchoolBuzz.co.uk to get them engaged without books (see the full list on the website).Let your child...
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The Tyranny of homework, Does homework for primary school children really...
My husband spent the best part of Saturday morning sawing pieces of wood, banging in nails and scavenging in the recycling bin for bottles and containers of various sizes; all in the name of helping...
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Shorter School holidays and longer school days – is this really the best way...
Decades of school tradition could be axed if the government gets its way over plans to give British children the shortest holidays in Europe. Children could soon be spending up to twelve hours a day in...
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Is it a nativity or a no-tivity?
What has happened to the traditional Christmas play? Lorenza Bacino felt cheated after this year’s politically correct extravaganza Ever since I gave birth to my children, I've looked forward to going...
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Would you take your children out of school for a holiday?
Lots of parents do it, but is taking your children out of school for a cheaper family holiday ever acceptable, asks Lorenza Bacino?Barbados at £6000 for a family of four or Barbados at £2000 for a...
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The IB programme at North London International School - Interview with David...
Head teacher, David Rose‘The school became an IB World School in 2008 when we decided not to do GSCEs or A levels anymore. Prior to that, these options were on offer. The IB is a programme, not a...
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CELEBRITY Agony Aunt joins SchoolBuzz- ASK TV's 'Teen Tamer' a question
Got a child that just doesn't understand the word no? Do you have to repeat yourself three hundred times before they do what you ask? Or perhaps they just refuse point blank to do their homework or...
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