7+ Preparation – A summarised list of hints and tips
Over the last few months, a number of parents have sent in queries relating to the 7+ exams, mainly about preparation. We will shortly be organising a talk but we thought it...
Read moreOver the last few months, a number of parents have sent in queries relating to the 7+ exams, mainly about preparation. We will shortly be organising a talk but we thought it...
Read moreWith well over 20 years of experience, Mrs Fisher has a passion for teaching and excellence in education. Her desire is to seek the very best for young people whatever their starting points...
Read moreIf you’re looking for a school in Paris for your child and don’t know where to look, this is an overview of Parisian primary and secondary schools that teach languages within the...
Read moreAs all children head back to school this week and parents start ticking off lists, frantically whatsapping other parents about everything from school uniform requirements to opening/closing times on the first day...
Read moreMums In the Wood will be running the group mock assessment workshops for 2018 at a private residence for children going in for their 4+ assessments over the next few months. These will be...
Read moreI’ve decided to write this piece because I have recently noticed the worrying re-emergence of racial taunting in schools across our local areas. What is most worrying is that I have had...
Read moreFew words inspire such dread in mums of boys than the words pre-test. I say ‘mums of boys’ because for the most part, girls taking the 11+ avoid the additional hurdle of...
Read moreMums in the wood had the pleasure of meeting with Mr Mark James, the charismatic, witty and very personable Principal of Highgate Junior School, on 30 April 2018. With a lively personality...
Read moreMany parents often write in to ask how to know which route would better suit their child, the 4+ or the 7+. The short answer is of course that it simply depends...
Read moreDr Jemma Levy is an Educational and Child Psychologist who completed her doctoral degree programme at University College London (UCL). She works with children and young people aged 0 to 25 years...
Read moreMums in the Wood founder Rajni Jayasekera gives us her comments: “Parents have always had widely differing views on how the academic progression of their children should be managed. Some believe that...
Read moreMums In The Wood had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing, Raxita Kantaria the very successful manager of First Class Learning in St John’s Wood on 14th January 2018. Raxita is an...
Read moreName of School Telephone number Website address Date of Open Day Time Abercorn School 020 7286 4785 http://www.abercornschool.com/ Wednesday 22 November 2017 (fully booked) 9.15 am Friday 19 January 2018 9.15 am...
Read moreMums In The Wood interviewed new Headteacher of The Cavendish School, Miss Jane Rogers on 16 November 2017. An experienced and accomplished educator, Miss Rogers is also an Independent School...
Read moreIn January 2017, Ofsted was commissioned to prepare a report with aim of providing fresh insight into leaders’ curriculum intentions, how these were implemented and the impact on outcomes for pupils....
Read moreMums In The Wood met the very capable and dignified, Mrs Gabrielle Solti, headmistress of South Hampstead Junior School, on 27th November 2017. She was very forthcoming and was clearly passionate about...
Read moreMums In The Wood recently spoke with the team behind Speak Like A Native .The husband and wife founders, Stuart Rubenstein and Greta Grinfeld have worked in every part of...
Read moreIntroducing a wonderful and innovative new way to teach vocabulary to children, Mrs Wordsmith is different from all other teaching aids. This is a subscription based, six month programme, delivered straight to your...
Read moreMums In the Wood will be running the group mock assessment workshops for 2017 at a private residence for children going in for their 4+ assessments over the next few months. These will be...
Read moreEVENTS FOR OCTOBER 2017 Date Time Place Speaker/Co-ordinator Description 07 October 2017 11.00 – 12.15 TBC Rajni Jayasekera Alison Fisher 4+ Mock Assessment 07 October 2017 13.30 – 15.00 TBC Rajni...
Read more