Education
Preparation Is Key
With the emphasis on academic life, it's often difficult to remember that our young people need a range of 'softer' skills as part of their tool kit for the real world. Lesley Finlay finds out what schools are doing to...
We Hear It From The Kids
Hector, age 2½ says… What’s your favourite thing to do with mummy and daddy? (When I wake up at 5am everyday…) I like to build things out of Duplo with Daddy. What’s your favourite story? ‘The Elephant and the Bad Baby.’ What’s...
Speaking The Same Language
Our young people will be working in an ever-expanding global marketplace, and despite appearances, speaking a foreign language will be a valuable tool in their skills box. Lesley Finlay finds out why...
Room To Grow
It is cold outside but there is plenty you can do in the garden with your budding gardeners. Lesley Finlay found that this is a great hobby to share with the children - with delicious results...
Over the Rainbow
Art can help change lives as Lesley Finlay found out when she visited the Rainbow Gallery, a therapeutic, creative arts centre in the heart of the Rare Breeds Centre...
Domestic Heroes in Training
More of us are taking up long-forgotten domestic skills from knitting and sewing to baking. Where we lead, our children are following, as Lesley Finlay discovered...
The Art of Debating
Are we losing the art of good public speaking? Not if our schools have anything to do with it as many now develop thriving debating chambers where the skills are honed, ready for adulthood, as Lesley Finlay found out...
Testing Times
The Government is making lots of changes to the GCSE system and the first one comes into force for students starting their courses this month. Lesley Finlay found out more...
Going For Gold
Excitement and interest in the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games is building, and schools are joining in the fun. Lesley Finlay asked a selection of local schools to talk about how they were making the most of the Games...
Desert Island Discs
We're sending three music teachers to a desert island for their half-term break (don't worry, parents, we'll be rescuing them at the end of the week!) Each castaway is allowed just four pieces of music on their i-player and just...
Speaking The Same Language
Family life can be complicated enough but how do bilingual families cope with an additional language? Lesley Finlay spoke to two families about their experience...
Working From Home
Homework is an essential part of school life and encourages our children to think independently as well as instilling a love of learning. Lesley Finlay investigates further...
Take Note!
Lesley Finlay speaks to music teacher Cornelis Taekema and headmaster Jeremy Gladwin on the benefits of a musical education...
Getting The Pressure Right
It is a great dilemma for parents: when does pushing become too pushy? Mother and headmistress, Julie Robinson, comes up with some answers...
