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Top 10 books to share with 2-4 year olds

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If there is one thing you do with your child and nothing else, make it reading! Reading is crucial for child development on so many levels. At it's most basic…

Featured in My Baba: Private schools- are they worth the price tag?

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Read our school consultant Chloe's latest article featured in My Baba. https://www.mybaba.com/private-school-worth/  

Nursery News!

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The newly named St James Preparatory School will be welcoming children turning three in September 2019 in a new state of the art nursery building located in in the former…

Beyond Results and Playground Gossip- how to choose the best independent senior school for your child. Written by Chloe Berry

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Aside from your house, committing to a secondary private school education for your child is probably the biggest investment you are ever going to make. It is therefore, a good…

Featured in Angels and Urchins- Childcare @ Home

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Spring 2019 Angels and Urchins Magazine SH Nursery Consultancy is featured discussing childcare tips in this month's feature Childcare @ Home in Angels and Urchins magazine- check it out! childcare…

4+ Assessments; What are they and how to handle them?

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What are the 4+ Assessments? Independent junior schools are divided into those that assess for entrance into Reception class and those that don’t. There are even some independent schools with…

Applying for state primary schools- the agony and the ecstasy..

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It is that time of year- primary school applications begin now and end on the 15th January 2019. The tension has slowly been mounting since the start of the school…

What Should We Be Able To Do By The End Of Reception?

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The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the first part of the National Curriculum for children aged 3-5, therefore covering both Nursery and Reception. During those years children will be…

Best Montessori Nurseries in London

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Having trained in teaching following the EYFS (Early Years Framework) I am not experienced in the Montessori philosophy. However over the years I have become more and more appreciative of…

How to Prepare Your Four-Year-Old for Reception

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Attend all open mornings, fêtes or events happening in the new school to familiarise your child with their new environment. Support your child with preparation for phonics by playing games…

What to look for when choosing a nursery for your child

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Choosing a nursery is often a daunting experience for new parents as their main frame of reference will be dim memories of their own nursery experience! The increasingly competitive London…

What to do to prepare for nursery

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Whether its your third time round or a precious eldest child, the transition to nursery is often an emotional experience for both child and parent. Working a s a nursery…

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Top 10 books to share with 2-4 year olds

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If there is one thing you do with your child and nothing else, make it reading! Reading is crucial for child development on so many levels. At it’s most basic…

Featured in My Baba: Private schools- are they worth the price tag?

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Read our school consultant Chloe’s latest article featured in My Baba. Is Private School Really Worth The Price Tag?  

Nursery News!

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The newly named St James Preparatory School will be welcoming children turning three in September 2019 in a new state of the art nursery building located in in the former…

Beyond Results and Playground Gossip- how to choose the best independent senior school for your child. Written by Chloe Berry

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Aside from your house, committing to a secondary private school education for your child is probably the biggest investment you are ever going to make. It is therefore, a good…