A place where parents can gather knowledge and ask for personalised advice on preparing and supporting their children throughout their educational journey.
Daiga Miezite, has a masters degree in Humanities from the University of Latvia in Classical studies (language, literature and history of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome), and built a successful career in sales and marketing before...
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Sally Ashcroft is a qualified dyslexia assessor and tutor and provides support for children with literacy and working memory difficulties in the Hampstead area. She has been Senco of St...
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Summary of Registration Processes and Fee Schedules for Private Schools Name of school Gender Selective/Non-selective Registration Process Fees as it stands to date Abercorn School Co-ed Non-selective at Nursery Selective at Reception...
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THE CHANGING FACE OF THE HALL SCHOOL Mums In The Wood is very grateful to Mr Chris Godwin, headmaster of The Hall School and Dr Sue Godwin, Head of...
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Abingdon House School Website: http://www.abingdonhouseschool.co.uk/ Head teacher: Mr Roy English Admission: It is important to note that the school does not require a Statement nor does it require an Educational Health Care Plan for...
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Below is a list of state schools in and around St John’s Wood and the surrounding areas. We have divided them by area to make it a little easier. This is by...
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Introducing a young child to music is one of the greatest gifts you can give. It has been proven time and time that reading and studying music at a young age has a...
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Angeli Degardin is an experienced Independent Speech and Language therapist working in homes, nurseries and schools across North-West London. As well as working privately, she spent nearly fourteen years working with the...
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One of the first and biggest anxiety ridden concerns a parent has with their child is when they have to take that initial step towards leaving their child in a nursery. Whether...
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The Minnesota Council for the gifted and talented, has published an excellent table setting out the similarities and differences between a gifted child and a child with Asperger’s syndrome. It is worth...
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Therese Schweppe is a lovely and very qualified ballet teacher based primarily in St John’s Wood. Her classes are for children from the age of 18 months to 14 years. She began her...
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Lauren Rosenberg uses a technique called the Emotional Freedom Therapy. The alternative therapy uses a tapping technique whereby the pressure points are tapped while repeating certain words or phrases over and over...
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Over the next few weeks, Mumsinthewood will be talking to experts in their fields about their specialities and what their perspectives are on how children benefit from them. From linguists and musicians to...
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This article is by Stella Bataille, Founder and Director of Club Petit Pierrot. She is responsible for thousands of children learning French the fun way. She comes recommended by the BBC, the Daily...
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The one thing most parents worry about, especially in the early years is their child’s proficiency in numeracy and literacy. While the early years curriculum covers a wide range of aspects of a child’s...
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Autistic Spectrum Disorder “(ASD)” are three words that are fairly common place these days especially in relation to children and it seems that more children than ever are being diagnosed as having some...
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By Anon A meeting was held quite far from earth, “It’s time again for another birth.” Said the angels to the Lord above, “This special child will need much love.” “Their progress...
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When most people hear the word “gifted” their first assumption is that the child is a bright shining star, academically and physically advanced, well rounded, popular, happy and settled, doing very well in...
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The main thing that every parent worries about when they have a baby is firstly, what schools to approach, what the registrations deadlines are and whether or not a particular nursery is...
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For most parents, as school holidays draw near, be it end of term or half term, finding activities to keep the little ones engaged if there are no holiday trips planned is...
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