Life doesn’t come with an instruction manual but there are lessons that you can teach your child to help them along the way. These can be narrowed down to 5 important life skills to teach your child according to a prep school in Harrow. Problem Solving Regardless of the situation that they find themselves in, … Read more
Developing your child’s vocabulary is important because it can enrich their speech, helping them to communicate better and improve their work at school. There are many ways in which you can do this from diversifying the words that you use to making story time a regular thing. Below are some more that were recommended to … Read more
Books provide food for the brain. They teach children new things and help them with their development in a number of ways. Those that read benefit from higher cognitive ability as well as greater understanding of the world and emotional intelligence. If you would like to learn more about the benefits of reading for children, … Read more
As your child approaches the end of their time at school, they will need to make a decision with regards to the subjects that they want to study at sixth form or college. They aren’t much different from their GCSEs, apart from the fact that they are more in depth and require more hours of … Read more
Choosing the right school for your child is a big decision to make both emotionally and financially. It’s the place that you will trust to safeguard your child and help them to bloom into a young person which is why when marketing yourself as a school, you’ll need to deliver a personalised service. It needs … Read more
Riding the school bus for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience for a child. If they are moving schools and need to start taking one, any preparation that you can do with them will help. That might be to ride the bus alongside them for a short while before they feel comfortable enough … Read more
We all like a good sport. A team player that we can get along and work well with. Being able to work in a team is a valuable skill as most careers and areas of life involve collaboration of some sort. It takes the ability to put your own needs aside sometimes and an awareness … Read more
The fleeting motivation to study is something that a lot of children suffer with. Fighting the urge to play, surf social media and procrastinate in general is not easy but there are ways in which you can help. You can start by looking at what motivates them, tailoring your approach to teaching, and looking for … Read more
Compassion is something you can help your child with throughout their lives. It’s part of what makes your child know how to manage problems, face adversity head on, and improve their resilience skills as well. Being compassionate shows your child how to be thoughtful, honest, and respectful towards others, even if they don’t know them. … Read more
A child’s school curriculum is really important to be aware of and follow as they get through each year. School will continue to become more challenging as time goes on, so it’s important to help your child as best you can with the resources and guidance to support them throughout their studies. To help understand … Read more
