A parents' guide to homework
Why do we have homework? How long should it take? How involved should I be in helping my daughter? Just a few of the many questions that parents ask on the sometimes thorny issue of homework… What is homework for? ...
Educating your daughter: featured articles & information
Why gap years are vital...
Although the recession has affected the numbers opting for this rite of passage, enthusiasm for taking a year out from studies to see the world prior to commencing university remains high. Typically, the year works like ...
What is a 'diamond' school?
The debate about single-sex versus co-education is never likely to be one that is finally resolved. Young people behave differently when in single-sex and mixed company and from this stems the different character and atmo...
Should my daughter move to a different school?
Q. My 7 year old daughter attends an independent school and they have recommended I move her into a state school as she is struggling with her work – what do you think please? A. The most important issue is whether ...
Can boredom be a good thing? The pros & cons of clubs & activities
Should I be organising more for my daughter? Will she miss out if I don’t? – these questions will cross the minds of all parents at some point – or several points – in their daughters’ lives, and when we ...
