International education – selecting an international school
As a Head of School for over 20 years, and now an Educational Consultant helping parents select schools abroad with a focus in Portugal, I thought that it would be
The importance of teaching children to become financially literate
As we are fast approaching what many consider one of the most financially draining times of the year – dare I say it, Christmas! – already media promotions, shops and
Mobile Phones – To ban or not to ban?
The new school year has begun, routines have been reestablished and, with this new term, a hot educational debate has, once again, become highlighted and thrust to the forefront. Schools
What we should expect from a school
As the new school year begins, parents entrust their children into their chosen educational establishment. Irrespective of the type of school that a child attends, it is important for all
Back to school
It’s that time of year again when school is looming and the summer holidays are drawing to an end. Going back to school after a long break is normally very
Smartphones and reality
The use of smartphones by children and teens is a much-debated topic worldwide. Some schools have a blanket ban on smartphones, child psychologists write about them as if they were
What is a furry?
The latest headlining breaking news around the world is how children in UK schools from a relatively young age are identifying as furry animals and insist on being referred to
Gender pronouns and children in schools
One of the most controversial topics both in education and at home in recent years has been centred around the use of pronouns to identify children in the classroom. Educators
Teaching our children to be kind
As an educator and parent, the one attribute that I believe all children should learn from birth is to be kind. I do not say this in an arbitrary way.
Talking to children about cancer
Cancer is a very difficult subject to discuss with adults and especially hard with children. It is, however, a word even young children hear and are curious about. Few of