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Revision Techniques and Managing Exam Stress a 6 session course by Dr. Jemma Levy

11+ Assessments, 7+ Assessments, School Assessments, Schools, Teach them

Dr 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 old, to comprehensively assess the individual’s strengths and needs to overcome any barriers to learning and to uncover their learning profile. This enables […]

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Assessing the 4+ Assessment Process: A Mums In The Wood Editorial Comment

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Mums 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 the early years should focus on play and learning about the world around them in a natural way, whilst others think that it

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Post-18 Education and Funding: A Mums In The Wood Opinion by Rajni Jayasekera, founder of Mums in the Wood

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Post-18 Education and Funding Mums in the Wood founder Rajni Jayasekera gives us her opinion: “Earlier this year, Theresa May announced her plans for the review of post-18 education and funding. The review was launched based on a promise made by the Conservatives last May to launch a major review of tertiary education in their election

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BOLD BEGINNINGS: A Mums In The Wood Commentary by Rajni Jayasekera, founder of Mums in the Wood

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  In 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. Ofsted recently published its Bold Beginnings report which shone a spotlight on the reception year and the extent to which a school’s curriculum

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Mrs Wordsmith – The new way to teach and develop a child’s vocabulary

7+ Assessments, Home Schooling, Offers & Discounts, Recommended sites, Teach them

  Introducing 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 door. All parents have to do is tear off a placemat a day and leave their child to complete it for 10 minutes.

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…And Breathe…Advice on preparation for the 4+ assessments over Christmas by Mrs Alison Fisher

3+ and 4+ Assessment preparation, 3+ and 4+ Assessments, Private Schools, School Assessments

It’s that time of year again……….! The time of year  that shakes the tranquillity of North West London, when normally sensible and calm parents are turned into stressed and anxiety-ridden wrecks! And no, it isn’t the mad frenzy of preparing for a family Christmas but something much, much bigger – the 4+ and 5+ assessments!!

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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

11+ Assessments, Private Schools, Teach them

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 with developments and changes in the various examination systems used by schools across the country. Louise gained an academic scholarship to Millfield School

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Striving for Excellence – Decoding OFSTED and ISI reports by Sarah Gillam, Headmistress, Maple Walk School and ISI Inspector

Private Schools, Schools, Teach them

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 on the street’ and it is remarkable that any parent survives school selection, without having to retreat into a darkened room. However, there is

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Summary of the differences between the Private School system and the State School system

Schools, Teach them

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 who may be interested. If you would like more information or to book an individual consultation, please email me on contact@mumsinthewood.com and I

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A comprehensive overview of the 7+ exam by Mrs Vivienne Durham, Head of Schools Advisory, Enjoy Education

7+ Assessments, Guest Articles, Private Schools, Schools, Teach them, Tutors

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 Park. Vivienne was awarded “Best Head of a Public School” by Tatler magazine for 2015. Vivienne has more than twenty years’ experience of

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