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BBC: School open days: Eight things to look for

BBC: School open days: Eight things to look for

My husband has kindly been scouring the internet for education/family articles for me today, and found this very fitting article. Although our 10 year old has a guaranteed place at her independent school, we have been looking at local State schools as well as visiting St Paul’s Girls’ School.

It's that time of the year when secondary schools freshen up their display boards, pick out their best-behaved kids and prepare for open evenings.

But how can parents get beyond the glossy prospectuses and slick presentations and decide whether this is the school for their child?

Education, Family, Media ArticleSarah NorrisSeptember 18, 2018Lando EducationComment

The Times: Bringing up baby is for Facebook bosses. Working parents get a nanny or get the push

The Times: Bringing up baby is for Facebook bosses. Working parents get a nanny or get the push

When my daughter was in year 2, I put in a request to work flexibly. I asked to come in early three times a week and leave early, but when working from home I wanted to work more hours than I was contracted. I should add here, that I asked for flexible working in term time only. As my daughter was at an independent school, term time was considerably less than at a state school. At this point I had been working up to 15/16hr days, every day, for over a month.

Members of my team worked flexibly. A woman in her thirties, without children worked 7-3pm, so she could go to the gym. Another had a sick wife so would come in after 10am and finish later. Another, with a child, had agreed to work flexibly during school holidays.

Family, Media ArticleSarah NorrisSeptember 16, 2018Lando EducationComment

The Times: Go straight to the head of the class

The Times: Go straight to the head of the class

An interesting article from The Times. I left my independent school in year 4 (currently year 10), and so never had an opportunity to be considered fro Head Girl, or one of the many other year 11 leadership roles.

Being chosen as a school’s lead boy or girl carries with it both honour and obligation.

Education, Family, Media ArticleSarah NorrisSeptember 16, 2018Lando EducationComment

The Guardian: Waterstones buys Foyles 'in face of Amazon's siren call'

The Guardian: Waterstones buys Foyles 'in face of Amazon's siren call'

I'm hoping more people turn their backs against Amazon. The Guardian

Takeover will make business better able to ‘champion pleasures of real bookshops’

Family, Education, Business, Media Article, ReadingSarah NorrisSeptember 7, 2018Lando EducationComment

Evening Standard: What it's like to have a baby in Zone 1

Evening Standard: What it's like to have a baby in Zone 1

"Sorry love. There’s a bar brawl in Hackney. All our ambulances are tied up right now. But don’t worry, I’ll talk you through getting this baby out."

Molly Flatt always imagined having children would mean swapping her urban shoebox for a spot in the suburbs. But when the time came she couldn’t bear to leave…

Family, Media ArticleSarah NorrisSeptember 6, 2018Lando EducationComment

The Times - Babies in prams exposed to 60% more pollution than parents, say experts

The Times - Babies in prams exposed to 60% more pollution than parents, say experts

We live in Marylebone W1, one of the most central areas of London. We love our neighbourhood, however the pollution is high near us.

Babies in prams are exposed to up to 60 per cent more pollution than their parents, researchers say, highlighting potential damage to developing brains.

Family, Media ArticleSarah NorrisSeptember 5, 2018Lando EducationComment

The Independent - 11-year-old hacks replica of Florida’s election system in 10 minutes

The Independent - 11-year-old hacks replica of Florida’s election system in 10 minutes

As I have a maths/IT whizz of a 10 year old daughter, this article in The Independent was of interest. I'm not sure she's quite that advanced yet though!

Family, Business, Media ArticleSarah NorrisSeptember 1, 2018Lando EducationComment

The Times - Brexit ‘spells end for cheap family breaks’

The Times - Brexit ‘spells end for cheap family breaks’

Brexit could bring cut-price family holidays to an end, a tourism expert claims.

Family, Holiday Activity, Media ArticleSarah NorrisSeptember 1, 2018Lando EducationComment

The Independent - Schools will find it harder to exclude children with special needs after landmark ruling

The Independent - Schools will find it harder to exclude children with special needs after landmark ruling

It is 'repugnant' to see aggressive behaviour as 'criminal' when linked to pupil's condition.

Schools attempting to exclude poorly-behaved children with special educational needs will need to make adjustments to support pupils before they can exclude them, a court has ruled.

Education, Family, Media ArticleSarah NorrisSeptember 1, 2018Lando EducationComment

The Guardian - Idea from Harlem transforms young lives in west London

The Guardian - Idea from Harlem transforms young lives in west London

A scheme lauded by Barack Obama is steering pupils out of hardship and into university.

Education, Family, Media ArticleSarah NorrisSeptember 1, 2018Lando EducationComment

The Times - Father and ex-rugby international Alasdair Strokosch cries foul over school places

The Times - Father and ex-rugby international Alasdair Strokosch cries foul over school places

A former Scotland rugby union international and his wife are considering legal action against their local council to allow all three of their children to be educated at the same school.

Family, Education, Media ArticleSarah NorrisSeptember 1, 2018Lando EducationComment

The Guardian - School cuts: ‘Children now raise money for their own education’

The Guardian - School cuts: ‘Children now raise money for their own education’

I spotted this article in The Guardian

Funding crisis means some UK headteachers spend more than 50% of their time seeking charity for essential subjects.

Education, Family, Media ArticleSarah NorrisAugust 22, 2018Lando EducationComment

The Independent - Teenager's act of kindness for woman in Starbucks goes viral

The Independent - Teenager's act of kindness for woman in Starbucks goes viral

I'm very impressed with Mackenzie Mauller. I feel too many people now only think about themselves.

Family, Media ArticleSarah NorrisAugust 22, 2018Lando EducationComment

The Independent - 10 best family tents

The Independent - 10 best family tents

There’s nothing more summery than packing up the car, rounding up the kids and heading for a sunny campsite for a week of family camping.

Family, Media ArticleSarah NorrisAugust 22, 2018Lando EducationComment

TES - How to conquer the anxiety beast on exam results day

TES - How to conquer the anxiety beast on exam results day

As the ugly creature rears its head again on A-level and GCSE results day, one teacher shares her advice on how to defeat it

Family, Education, Media ArticleSarah NorrisAugust 15, 2018Lando EducationComment

The Times - Let The Young Answer Back To Improve Language Skills

The Times - Let The Young Answer Back To Improve Language Skills

The brain structure of young children changes when they are regularly engaged in back-and-forth conversations with adults, a study has shown.

Education, Family, Languages, Media ArticleSarah NorrisAugust 15, 2018Lando EducationComment

Evening Standard - Christopher Robin star Ewan McGregor will be latest A-lister to read CBeebies Bedtime Story

Evening Standard - Christopher Robin star Ewan McGregor will be latest A-lister to read CBeebies Bedtime Story

Ewan McGregor is the latest Hollywood name to read a Bedtime Story on CBeebies, following the likes of Tom Hardy and Chris Evans.

FamilySarah NorrisAugust 13, 2018Lando EducationComment

Japanese Summer Explorers

Japanese Summer Explorers

For three years in a row, we have taken part in The Japan Foundation London's Summer Explorers season. The 2016 and 2017's films were shown in the beautiful Bafta building in Piccadilly.

Family, Holiday ActivitySarah NorrisJuly 25, 2018Lando EducationComment

Lando Origins

Lando Origins

From Reception to where we are now, the summer before year 6, we, as a family have followed the principal of using all school holidays, especially the summer holidays, to keep on top of school work and help our now 10 year old feel confident academically. We follow the Little and Often (LandO) methodology, although 5-10mins has morphed into 2-3hrs as we head at a quickening pace towards 11+ season.

Education, FamilySarah NorrisJuly 22, 2018Lando EducationComment

A Hidden Gem

A Hidden Gem

Having a 10 year old who's wanted to be a Vet since she aged 4, means we are always on the lookout for unique animal experiences. Our favourite museum is a hidden gem - UCL's Grant Museum of Zoology.

Family, Holiday Activity, MuseumSarah NorrisJuly 20, 2018Lando EducationComment