Senior school places - what if she doesn't get in?
In many areas of the country there is huge pressure on school places at 11+ ... Read more
Latest articles & information Updated: 25th January 2012 
Struggling to make friends or just enjoying her own company?
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Talking to your teen - boyfriends and boy friends...
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The value of failure
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. ... Read more
Helping your daughter to worry less...
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The importance of 'working hard and playing hard'...
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What should my daughter revise for Entrance Exams?
Q. My daughter is taking exams for two independent girls schools after Chris... Read more
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Latest comments
I found the article very accurate, but many parents think they do know best and that can cause hostility between both parent and school. Active involvement on PTA can help but the bending of the ear can become very...
She has got two interviews -and this is after failing the 11 plus quite badly! She has done really well on the first – I just wanted to give others hope if their daughter hadn’t passed/got into chosen schools.Hang...
My daughter is borderline ADHD and suffers from anxiety. Her perceptions are sometimes ‘off’ and this can result in her becoming quite distressed. Working with her teachers, we are developing techniques to reduce...