Steinberg Music into Schools
STEINBERG RALLIES SCHOOLS TO HELP BRING MUSIC BACK INTO EDUCATION SCHOOLS across the country could be in with a chance of securing free music scoring software courtesy of leading technology provider Steinberg. Around 100 schools nationwide will be gifted copies of Dorico Elements, the music notation software that helps students write, print and play back to
Beyond the rankings: how to find the best international school for your child
Students at UWC Atlantic campus in Wales. When it comes to choosing an international school for your child, you might be tempted to turn straight to in-country rankings to seek out the top of the table. But since international schools are all wildly different to one another, we take a closer look at factors
Engaging children with societal issues
By James Haddrell, Artistic and Executive Director at Greenwich Theatre In recent years a new term has entered our vocabulary – the echo chamber. In literal terms, an echo chamber is a place where you only hear your own voice echoed back at you. If you only hear your own voice, that means you also
Parents, don’t panic – your picky eater is in good health!
Research findings using data from the University of Bristol’s Children of the 90s study should reassure parents that their fussy toddlers can grow up with a healthy height and weight. In fact, being more relaxed around eating will help your child be less choosy. Picky eating in toddlers is a well-documented phase when children don’t
Back to School Supplies
Spiral‘s Back to school collection Ready to keep your kids ahead of the pack this term with these school supplies. Spiral have been a worldwide favourite now for over 5 years. Back to school bags www.spiraluk.com Happy News product lines The world will be a happier place thanks to the launch of
Back to School Advice
10 Ways to Prepare for Starting School in September By Early Years Specialist and founder of playHOORAY!, Claire Russell When it comes to preparing your child for school it’s not all academic, it’s about supporting and preparing them from a social, emotional and general wellbeing perspective too. It is also important to remember that all
Diverse and inclusive children’s book club launched
A new children’s book club has launched this week, following a recent report that only 4% of children’s books published in 2017 featured characters who were of black and minority ethnic origin. The report, Reflected Realities’, authored by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education surveyed children’s books published in the last year for ethnic
What can we do to stop teenage girls losing interest in STEM?
Christopher Cederskog – Managing Director Europe for Wonder Workshop, creator of CleverBots Dash, Dot and Cue designed suit kids of all ages starting from 6. Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) have become the building blocks of the global education system. Schools – and governments – almost everywhere have recognised that these are the skills
Books for All
Pilates for Pregnancy A straight talking, woman-to-woman exercise guide, focusing on pelvic floor and core strength, to improve your health, mood and energy during pregnancy. One of Anya Hayes information books. Clear, step-by-step Pilates exercises, tailored for the demands of each trimester, show you how to: Improve your posture as your bump grows Protect your
Story Books
Story Books: One of the most eagerly awaited picture books of the year is out in September 18, David Litchfield’s magnificent sequel: The Bear, The Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle. David’s first book, The Bear and the Piano, stunned audiences the world over. It won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize (Illustrated Book Category) and
Internet Guide for Grandparents
Figures show 4 in 10 grandparents will be left in charge of the kids over the summer – yet any will be in the dark over what kids get up to online. Internet Matters urges grandparents to get involved with the digital lives of their grandkids to keep them safe during the school holidays New
Dealing with post exam blues
As the exam season ends, many young people will breathe a sigh of relief but others will experience a drop in adrenaline and the depression that follows. Dr Asha Patel, Clinical Psychologist and CEO of Innovating Minds offers advice on how families can offer support You thought that once the exams were over life would
Children under 13 being targeted by adults they don’t know on social media
New NSPCC and O2 research has revealed that one in four young people have been contacted over social media by an adult they don’t know, with a third of these children aged under 13. 2,059 children and 2,049 parents were surveyed for Net Aware, the essential guide to 40 of the most popular social media
5 step check-list to spring-clean your finances
It’s often used as an excuse for a household spruce up, but springtime could also be a good time for you to revaluate your finances and remove some unnecessary expenses that could be costing you more than you think. With their 5-step financial check-list, Ellis Bates share their advice on how best to spring-clean your
Whispers of Hope Stories based on actual events
‘Whispers of Hope’, six shocking stories, based on actual events are about the lies, deception and manipulation some parents will go to in order to get their own way, be that for money or to stop a partner seeing their child. Names and some details have been altered but the outcomes in court are true.
Online safety tips to keep children safe online in 2018
The internet is an inevitable part of children’s lives nowadays but although this has many positives, it also has its downsides. Children are at risk of being exposed to harmful information and people online and this means the rest of us have a responsibility to protect them. So, to mark UK Safer Internet Day this
Christmas Help
Happy Christmas from all of us here at the Sunflower Trust. We hope you all have a fantastic festive break. With excitement and sugar levels at their peak, we thought you might find our five steps to calmness useful during the holiday. We hope you find these useful in your own families, but also feel
The Top 10 First Aid Mistakes that Parents Make
By Sam Mackay, Founder of KeepaBeat (www.keepabeat.com) We’ve all been there as parents; that moment of sheer panic and fear when our baby or toddler needs first aid care. Of course, some scenarios can be far more difficult to deal with than others, for examples you may be able to keep your cool with
Listen ….to a Christmas gift
The perfect gift for book and audio lovers, an Audible Gift Membership has something for everyone, with over 250,000 titles to choose from including original dramas, celebrity-narrated classics, fascinating non-fiction, and much more. Some of Audible’s most popular titles this year include: JK Rowling’s novel, Fantastic Beasts and where to find them, which features Academy
Do some good this Christmas
The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust DPHT is a registered charity committed to preserving the Dartmoor Pony on Dartmoor for future generations to enjoy. By choosing a Christmas Gift here, you will directly support our work AND give some unusual and lovely presents. Or organise a FREE fun day out with our Guides at Bellever, near