“Support Your Child at The Early Years Foundation Stage: A Guide for Parents” is one of the books from my range of guides for parents. The book: Informs parents about the Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS; Explains why early language is important; Provides examples of EYFS goals; Offers practical strategies to ensure achievement. Explores other…

This month we celebrate blackhistorymonth , created to honour all Black people from all periods of history. One of my favourite quotes is from Nelson Mandela: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” And I couldn’t agree more. Written from over thirty years experience as a teacher, deputy…

Should we have private schools? And please, before you consider throwing rotten eggs or tomatoes in my direction, consider my views on this thorny topic.  Private schools have always been a feature of education. The history of private schooling can be traced back the Middle Ages and Renaissance period, often connected with the church. One …

World Mental Health Day 2024 is celebrated today and the theme this year is workplace mental health. We all know that talking with our colleagues, friends and family is important for mental health and wellbeing. People with mental health issues can feel overwhelmed and hopeless, so it’s important to be aware ond ensure support is…

ADHD awareness month is celebrated in October. Every one of us occasionally encounters forgetfulness, loses track of time or acts impulsively, sometimes defying logic in the pursuit of our passions, hobbies and pet obsessions. A person with ADHD, however, experiences these and other symptoms so consistently – and severely – that they present many different…