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by Mums In The Wood · Published June 27, 2022 · Last modified July 22, 2022
Introduction: The entrance to this two year old, unique, co-educational secondary school makes quite an impression. A welcoming bright yellow door sits beneath shiny new signage, spelling out, ‘ Maida Vale...
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by Mums In The Wood · Published April 26, 2022 · Last modified July 4, 2022
I had the pleasure of meeting the hugely optimistic and charismatic Giles Tollit for an enlightening talk in his sunlit office on 18 March 2022. Swapping 65 acres, golf courses and boarding...
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by Mums In The Wood · Published March 24, 2022 · Last modified November 2, 2022
Introduction It was a great pleasure to speak with the enthusiastic and dynamic new head of St Anthony’s School for Boys, Mr Richard Berlie on 11th March 2022. Having taught...
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by Mums In The Wood · Published February 9, 2020 · Last modified March 29, 2020
Mums in The Wood had the pleasure of meeting with Mr Alastair Gloag, the new headmaster of Saint Christina’s Prep School, on 3rd December 2019. He first got into teaching while studying...
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by Mums In The Wood · Published May 27, 2016 · Last modified July 27, 2017
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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by Mums In The Wood · Published May 10, 2016 · Last modified July 27, 2017
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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by Mums In The Wood · Published May 2, 2016 · Last modified November 19, 2019
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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by Mums In The Wood · Published January 6, 2016 · Last modified July 27, 2017
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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by Mums In The Wood · Published November 9, 2015 · Last modified July 27, 2017
Mums In The Wood was introduced to Kilburn Grange School recently by one of the parents. I am very grateful to Ms Richardson for seeing me and taking the time to speak to...
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by Mums In The Wood · Published October 22, 2015 · Last modified July 27, 2017
Published below is an exclusive interview with Mr Adrian Ellis, the very charismatic and personable principal & proprietor of St John’s Wood Pre-Prep conducted on 8th October 2015. Mums In The Wood...
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by Mums In The Wood · Published September 6, 2015 · Last modified July 27, 2017
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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by Mums In The Wood · Published June 20, 2015 · Last modified September 4, 2018
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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by Mums In The Wood · Published July 9, 2014 · Last modified March 12, 2022
As a starting point, the Good Schools Guide is a great resource for anyone just feeling their way around private school education. There are also great websites which offer information on the relevant...
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