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Woohoo we have made it to half term. The kids will be super excited about the time off whilst parents worry about the cost of entertaining their children over the week-long period, Half term doesn’t have to be expensive. Here are five activites you can do with your children this half term. Some are free …

For many students, an international internship is a chance to gain valuable work experience along side their studies. A good placement will not only give you good work experience, but will also help you to gain contacts in your chosen industry and show future employers that you have impressed someone enough to give you a …

Mindfulness is the name given to the techniques that can be used to control feelings of high emotion and distress. They are used by those that suffer from mental health conditions to manage their emotions by focusing on things that are around them to divert from their overwhelming thoughts. Exams can be stressful, and these …

Maths is a subject that is needed in every aspect of life in one shape or another from budgeting to cooking – the reason why it’s a compulsory subject at school. The challenge lies in getting children engaged which is why we have teamed up with an independent school in Hammersmith to share our top …

Outdoor learning is fun and engaging for all children, especially those with a kinaesthetic learning style. The hands-on approach makes lessons more memorable through their real-life application and teaches children about the world around them. We have teamed up with an independent school in Hampshire to share 5 outdoor learning activities that you can do …

Exam performance is all down to preparation. The earlier that your child prepares, the better equipped they’ll be. It can make the process a lot less stressful too, helping them to concentrate and take more on board. A top London sixth form has shared ways that parents can help their children to prepare for their …

Mental health is something that the vast majority of us will have to navigate at certain points in our lives, and it’s becoming more important for children and parents to learn how to manage their anxiety and the potential for shifts in behaviour. There are many strands of mental health that children and parents can …

With the first day of the summer holidays starting next week. Darcy and I sat down to put together our summer bucket list. I’m on a big mission this summer, to make as many fun memories with her as possible. Some things are free or cheap, others will need a bit of planning and a …

 As parents, it’s difficult to know what the future holds for our kids. Technology is changing at an exponential rate, and so is the job market. Occupations that were lucrative and growing a decade ago are now obsolete. New career paths are popping up all the time. We may be able to prepare our children …

  Well, it looks like Winter is here to stay! and winter kids clothing is definitely a must. Unlike us adults, kids are more sensitive to change in temperature. The heat retention system of kids is not fully developed. Which makes it more difficult for them to adjust to the low temperature. The struggle is …