Last week was a huge week for us. On Tuesday, Gemma started a massive new adventure at secondary school. It was a bit of a strange morning to be honest. I’m so used to dropping her off at school, but on Tuesday she walked to school on her own, in…

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I remember the day Gemma started school like it was yesterday. I remember popping on her red uniform, tying her hair in pigtails and putting her shiny new shoes by the front door. Making her a special breakfast of pancakes and bacon. Checking and rechecking her book bag, lunch box…

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It’s coming up to the time of year where parents of pre schoolers start to think about which primary school to apply for. Which would be the best for their little one, which has the right balance of classroom study and outdoor play, which has the right religious or cultural…

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Starting primary school can be a daunting time for even the most confident of children. Not only does it involve losing the constant contact they’ve enjoyed with their parents or guardians since being born, it thrusts them into a wholly unrecognisable environment. To make the process as smooth and rewarding…

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