Heading back to school can be a stressful time for both children and parents. A few back to school jitters is completely normal, but there are some things you can do to help ease the anxiety and make the transition that little bit easier for everyone. Start the back to…
Keeping fit and staying active can do wonders for both our physical and mental health. It is important, whilst sport clubs and leisure centres remain shut, to incorporate some exercise into our daily routine. Children are used to expelling their energy during school break times, interactions with friends, and during…
With rain back in the forecast and the nice weather seemingly on hold, it may not be possible for children to play out in the garden for a while. But here are some ways to keep them active and occupied indoors when they’re not doing school work: Exercise There are…
These times are tricky for all of us but children, especially older children and teenagers, may be feeling extra anxious about the future. With schools closed, exams cancelled and so many limits on their usual lives at the moment, looking after their wellbeing is more important than ever. Here are…
Thousands of local families have been finding out recently whether their child has got a place at their state school of choice. National offer day for secondary schools was in March and for primary schools was in April. These are anxious times for parents, as they find out which local…
Creating a welcoming and separate work space for your children can help enrich their learning experience, making it easier for them to focus and help to differentiate the time for work and the time for fun. At this moment in time, creating a home learning area for your child is…
Read our Spring Term issue of the Oak-Tree Group Newsletter, packed with photos and information on the many trips, activities and events that our pupils were involved with last term.
Almost overnight, the way children learn has temporarily changed, with many children now learning from home. While teachers are sending regular work and pupils are adjusting to this new scenario, it is also important that the parents feel able to support their child at home. To help, here are some…
Read our March Newsletters, packed with photos and information on the many trips, activities and events that our pupils were involved with last month.
British Science Week is one of the most popular educational weeks in Britain which aims to celebrate science, technology, engineering and maths and their importance in our everyday lives, with hopes of inspiring young people to engage and take up studies in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering and maths.…
