List of open days for prep schools 2015
Name of School Telephone number Date of Open Day Time Abercorn School 020 7286 4785 Friday 2nd October 2015 9.15 a.m. American School 02074491200 Friday, 25 September 2015 8.45 a.m. Tuesday, 27...
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Cleaning after your pets the natural way by Daiga Miezite
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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Working memory and its impact on children’s development and behaviour by Sally Ashcroft
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 school information 2015
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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An exclusive interview with Mr Chris Godwin, Headmaster of the Hall School, Hampstead
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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Schools for children with special educational needs
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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Local state schools – applications, admissions and lists of schools for each area
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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Music teachers for children
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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Speech and Language Therapy by Angeli Degardin
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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What to look for when choosing a nursery
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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How to distinguish a gifted child from a child with Asperger’s syndrome.
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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Welcome video by Director and Founder of Regal Ballet, Ms Therese Schweppe
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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Acupuncture without needles by phobia expert Lauren Rosenberg
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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Aiding your child’s development
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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The importance of learning a second language by Stella Bataille
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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Preparing for reception
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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Children with learning disabilities
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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Heaven’s very special child
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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Is my child gifted?
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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Laying the foundation..
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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