World Book Day 2018 was actually on Thursday 1st March 2018, but due to Storm Emma giving half the country a few snow days, our school postponed it to today. I unfortunately have lacked in spare time and creativity lately, so instead of whipping up a homemade masterpiece, we bought costumes for the girls. […]
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Parents Evening: Progress and Pride
Recently, we had parents evening at school and I was eager to see how my three girls were doing. Tiny and Fluffy are now in year one of primary school and last year were put on a MyPlan. MyPlan is basically an action plan for children who are a little bit behind their […]
Where would you be without an education?
Where would you be without an education? If you hadn’t ever gone to school or learnt to read and write, add up, have a basic understanding of the world… would you be where you are now? Would you have the job you currently work? Would you have your home? Your car? If you’re a parent, […]
Tutorfair : Avoid the summer slide with top tips for children’s summer learning
I LOVE the summer holidays. I love not having to get up early, rush around and do the school run twice a day. I love being able to spend time with my girls, doing whatever we want, with no ties to education. However, it is important, that over the summer holidays, children are still learning. […]
To vote or not to vote? From a mum who has never voted!
I am a 29 year old mum of three and I have NEVER VOTED. Am I ashamed of this fact? No. Am I proud of it? No. I have happily lived in my little bubble of ignorance for all those years, so why am I bringing it up now? Well… as much as it pains […]