7+ Preparation – A summarised list of hints and tips
Over the last few months, a number of parents have sent in queries relating to the 7+ exams, mainly about preparation. We will shortly be organising a talk but we thought it...
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4+ assessment preparation over the Christmas Holidays – A workshop for parents with Mrs Alison Fisher
With well over 20 years of experience, Mrs Fisher has a passion for teaching and excellence in education. Her desire is to seek the very best for young people whatever their starting points...
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The French Schooling System
If you’re looking for a school in Paris for your child and don’t know where to look, this is an overview of Parisian primary and secondary schools that teach languages within the...
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Tackling Back to School Nerves
As all children head back to school this week and parents start ticking off lists, frantically whatsapping other parents about everything from school uniform requirements to opening/closing times on the first day...
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Racial Taunting in Schools – What can we do about it?
I’ve decided to write this piece because I have recently noticed the worrying re-emergence of racial taunting in schools across our local areas. What is most worrying is that I have had...
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Pre-tests, What You Need to Know by Victoria Smith
Few words inspire such dread in mums of boys than the words pre-test. I say ‘mums of boys’ because for the most part, girls taking the 11+ avoid the additional hurdle of...
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Exclusive Interview with the Principal of Highgate Junior School, Mr Mark James
Mums in the wood had the pleasure of meeting with Mr Mark James, the charismatic, witty and very personable Principal of Highgate Junior School, on 30 April 2018. With a lively personality...
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4+? or 7+? An editorial comment on how to choose between the two routes.
Many parents often write in to ask how to know which route would better suit their child, the 4+ or the 7+. The short answer is of course that it simply depends...
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Revision Techniques and Managing Exam Stress a 6 session course by Dr. Jemma Levy
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...
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Assessing the 4+ Assessment Process: A Mums In The Wood Editorial Comment
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...
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4+ Assessment Preparation Talk by Mrs Alison Fisher
With well over 20 years of experience, Mrs Fisher has a passion for teaching and excellence in education. Her desire is to seek the very best for young people whatever their starting points...
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Post-18 Education and Funding: A Mums In The Wood Opinion by Rajni Jayasekera, founder of Mums in the Wood
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...
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Exclusive interview with Raxita Kantaria, Manager, First Class Learning in St John’s Wood
Mums In The Wood had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing, Raxita Kantaria the very successful manager of First Class Learning in St John’s Wood on 14th January 2018. Raxita is an...
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Exclusive Interview with Miss Jane Rogers, the Headteacher of The Cavendish School
Mums In The Wood interviewed new Headteacher of The Cavendish School, Miss Jane Rogers on 16 November 2017. An experienced and accomplished educator, Miss Rogers is also an Independent School...
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BOLD BEGINNINGS: A Mums In The Wood Commentary by Rajni Jayasekera, founder of Mums in the Wood
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....
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Exclusive Interview with Mr Robert Lobatto, Headmaster of King Alfred School
Mums In The Wood interviewed Mr Lobatto, headmaster of King Alfred School (“KAS”) in NW11 on 9th June 2017. The very personable Mr Lobatto has been at the school for two years....
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Exclusive interview with Dr Zoe Dunn, Headmistress of UCS Pre-Prep School
Mums In The Wood interviewed Dr Zoe Dunn of UCS Pre-Prep on 25th May 2017. It was an absolute pleasure to meet and chat to her despite her very busy schedule. One...
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Exclusive interview with Mrs Christine McLelland, Headteacher of North Bridge House Nursery and Pre-Prep Schools
Mums in the Wood interviewed the inspiring head teacher of North Bridge House, Mrs Christine McLelland on 26th April 2017. It was wonderful to meet Mrs McLelland not only to get an idea...
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Exclusive Interview with the Headmistress of Puss In Boots Nursery
On 24th April we had the pleasure of meeting with the passionate and inspiring headmistress of Puss in Boots, Amelia Aptaker. Amelia has been leading the nursery for approximately 10 years and...
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Exclusive Interview with Mrs Christine Smith, Headmistress of Sarum Hall
Mums In the Wood met with and interviewed the very elegant and sophisticated Mrs Christine Smith, headmistress of Sarum Hall, on Monday 20th March 2017. She came to the school in 2008...
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