Holiday camps for children with special needs
Parents with children who have any sort of needs ranging from mild to severe often find it quite difficult to find holiday activities that are inclusive, are sensitive to and take into...
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Pre-tests – what are they and what do they mean for my child? by Louise Lang, co-founder of Pretest Plus and Exam Tutors Plus
Louise Lang, is the co-founder of Pretest Plus and Exam Tutors Plus. She has previously worked in the Tutoring, Teacher Recruitment and Schools Consultancy industry and keeps herself fully up to date...
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Exclusive interview with Mr Benedict Dunhill, headmaster of Abercorn School
It was with great interest and pleasure that I met Mr Dunhill, the new headmaster of Abercorn School on 6 June 2016. Having joined last September, Mr Dunhill is very...
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Exclusive interview on the Montessori system with Dipti Kanani – Headmistress of Casa Dei Bambini Montessori
Mums In The Wood was very pleased to meet with Ms Dipti Kanani, founder and headmistress of Casa Dei Bambini and chat to her about her life and how she came to have...
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Striving for Excellence – Decoding OFSTED and ISI reports by Sarah Gillam, Headmistress, Maple Walk School and ISI Inspector
Choosing the right school for your child is daunting. All parents want the best for their children and navigating through reams of glossy brochures and slick presentations is overwhelming. Add to this the, ‘word...
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Exclusive interview with Ms Laura Martin, Headmistress of St Anthony’s School for Girls
It was wonderful to meet with the newly appointed headmistress of St Anthony’s School for Girls o 21st April 2016. Ms Laura Martin is an elegant, warm, friendly and charismatic headmistress. The vision...
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Summary of the differences between the Private School system and the State School system
Over the last few months, I have had many parents ask about the differences between the Private and State school systems. Here I have put a brief summary up for any parents...
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Modern British etiquette for real life by Victoria Rennoldson, founder, Perfect Cuppa English
Victoria Rennoldson, founder of Perfect Cuppa English was born in and has lived most of her life in the local area. She founded her business, Perfect Cuppa English, to help international people and expats...
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Young Film Academy
For young people who love films, whether it’s creating them or acting in them, YFA’s all-inclusive Summer Camp is a dream come true: a chance to eat, sleep and breathe movies! The camp is...
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A comprehensive overview of the 7+ exam by Mrs Vivienne Durham, Head of Schools Advisory, Enjoy Education
Vivienne taught for more than thirty years in some of the most distinguished and academically selective schools in the UK, and was most recently Headmistress of the prestigious Francis Holland School, Regent’s...
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The Teacher’s Purpose by Clarinettist, Alba Garcia
Alba is a clarinettist who graduated from the Royal Academy of Music. As a musician she has performed with some important orchestras such as `Filarmonica del `900` from Teatro Regio di Torino, `Orchestra...
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Educational Psychologists
Valerie Davis 34 Belsize Avenue NW3 4AH Telephone: 0207 794 4492 Email: valeriedavisep@aol.com Hannah Abrahams 31 Gurney Drive, London, N2 0DF Telephone: 07870 621 258 Email: hannahabrahamsep@gmail.com Annie Mitchell Email: annie@anniemitchellep.co.uk Marion Rushbrook 28...
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Phileas Fox Nursery – An exclusive interview with Evgenia Lazareva, founder, Phileas Fox Nursery School
From the first day I visited Phileas Fox, even before they opened their doors to welcome the children, I have been consistently impressed with the care, commitment and quality of the nursery....
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Paid events for 2016 in and around St Johns Wood NW8
TALKS FOR JANUARY 2016 Date Time Place Speaker Description 13 January 2016 10.30 onwards Megan’s Cafe Bar and Grill 120, St John’s Wood High Street, NW8 7SG Kath Sloggett Getting back to...
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An exclusive interview with Mr Pascal Evans, headmaster of Hereward House
It was with great pleasure that I met and interviewed Mr Pascal Evans, the very honest, charming and friendly headmaster of Hereward House on 4th December 2015. Mr Pascal studied law at...
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Sophie Purvis, Yoga Teacher for children
Little Buddha Yoga, set up by Sophie Purvis, offers private yoga classes to children, teenagers and those with special needs in the child’s home, in North West London. The classes can be one-to-one...
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Keeping little minds, hands and feet busy…
Picture Credit: Collins files katecollins2003.wordpress.com These are a few of the Music, Art and Drama groups that we and our friends have experienced and have found to be excellent. There are a...
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Audio Integration Therapy and Light Therapy, A New Way To Address Sensory Processing Difficulties by Pauline Allen
Pauline is a Neurodevelopmentalist and a certified trainer in Auditory Integration Training (AIT) and Lightwave Stimulation (LWS). She regularly gives presentations at home and abroad and has developed a number of training...
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An Introduction To The 7+ Entrance Examination by Faisal Nasim
This article was written for Mums in the Wood by Faisal Nasim of Exam Papers Plus, a leading producer of practice material and resources to help children succeed in 7+, 8+, 10+,...
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An exclusive interview with Mr Barry Mansfield, Director, Halcyon International School
I was very grateful to the admissions secretary, Maria Rosengren for meeting with me on 13th November 2015 and giving me a tour of the school and to the Director, Mr Barry Mansfield who...
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