Articles Tagged: starting school

Boy denied place at local primary school because he lives 20CM outside the catchment area

By parentdish.co.uk, May 24, 2012

Three-year-old Brock Housden is without a school place after officials ruled he lived 20cm too far away from his local primary school in Sutton

The Primary Days: What do you do all day?

By Elsie Button, May 8, 2012

I am still coming to terms with the fact that I no longer have control over when I see my child. This time last year I was allowed to see Betty during every waking hour if I wanted to.

Back to school 'advice' for helicopter parents

By Heather Sunderland, Sep 12, 2011

Yes, the children have gone back to school. Yes, many are going for the first time and yes, it is exciting and perhaps a little tear jerking. But if I have to read one more 'I just don't know how I'm going to cope on my own' Facebook status or tweet from competitive parents vying to be the winner of the prestigious Most Suffocating Parent of the Year award, I will scream.

Terrified your kids will have worst-case-horror-scenario accidents at school?

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Sep 12, 2011

When my son first started school four years ago, I spent my days checking the landline was working, and that my mobile was in a strong coverage area. I stopped going for my lunchtime swim because, obviously, I would not hear my phone ringing from the pool.

Myleene Klass and Emma Bunton's children start school

By Liz Stansfield, Sep 5, 2011

Celebrity mums Myleene Klass and Emma Bunton are among the first timers this September, with Myleene sending daughter, Ava and Emma sending son, Beau off to the classroom for the first time.

7 sensible ways to help your child learn

By Sarah Ebner, Aug 9, 2011

Starting school is a big step for a four-year-old, and (of course!) his or her parents. One of the most common issues which parents worry about is what a child needs to know before he gets to the school gate.

Starting school

By Liat Hughes Joshi, Aug 8, 2011

Starting school is a huge milestone for children and parents alike. So, with just weeks to go before hordes of newly-uniformed four-year-olds pass through classroom doors for the first time, what can you do to prepare them, and limit the potential for tears – theirs and yours – on the big day?