Gems of Wisdom

Feb. 25, 2024

Could Touch Typing be one of the Keys to Success?

Attention parents of children in Year 6! Some would suggest that this could be the perfect time to get ahead by learning a new and useful skill, one that will be extremely relevant both at school and in life: touch typing.

Nov. 20, 2023

Artful Conversations - Help your Child Talk Intelligently About Art

Many of the children I meet in my confidence-boosting interview preparation sessions list art as one of their hobbies. I’ve worked with children who attend Chelsea Fine Arts or who’ve listed Van Gogh, Frida Kahlo or Turner as their favourite artists. Many of these children speak beautifully about art but not all of them; for some, expressing what they think about any form of art can be challenging.

Aug. 28, 2023

Word Fun for Whizz Kids

Maths, English and general knowledge are the foundations of everything else that follows in education. It's all too easy to get onto the school treadmill of testing and results that can put uneccessary stress onto a child. These puzzles allow children to learn and test their skills without feeling the pressure of school performance.

Jun. 01, 2023

Is your child getting their fresh air fix?

This week, inspired by the headmistress of a London girls' school, I would like you to ask you this: is your child affected by Nature Deficit Disorder? Is too much time being spent indoors, perhaps looking at a screen or even studying? Should you be encouraging an escape from the urban jungle in pursuit of fresh air? Ask your child to take the Jumping Yak quiz to find out.