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Re: Independent schools and learning disabilities

I write this as a mother not an expert. My son, now 20 and at university went to Dulwich College at 11, it was them that picked up his dysgraphic tendencies, all boys were screened on entry at 11 for any problems and referred on for further assessment (at parents expense) . I think this still happen...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Independent schools and learning disabilities
Replies: 9
by ladyofacertainage
Mon Mar 05, 2018 8:00 am

18th birthday party venues, any recommendations?

I would like to keep my house intact and my son wants to invite 100+ to his 18th, anyone have any venue ideas? main problem being an 18th that many won't be 18 yet but will want to drink, and be noisy, and go on late!
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: 18th birthday party venues, any recommendations?
Replies: 3
by ladyofacertainage
Thu Sep 07, 2017 5:24 pm

Replacing kitchen unit doors

Our kitchen has vinyl wrapped doors and they are starting to peel and disintegrate, we have looked at trying to peel it off and repaint them but it's not a good finish. Can anyone recommend a company that will come and replace the door and drawer fronts for us?
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Replacing kitchen unit doors
Replies: 3
by ladyofacertainage
Wed Apr 26, 2017 7:32 am

Walt Disney World recommendations

I have promised to take my daughter (teenager) in October half term, however on looking at holidays online it seems very complicated, many many different places to stay/things to do. Any recommendations?
Forum: Travel
Topic: Walt Disney World recommendations
Replies: 3
by ladyofacertainage
Tue Apr 18, 2017 6:32 pm

Re: Buying next door and knocking through

I know people in Lambeth who did just that, I am not sure if they tried to get planning permission, but they did keep the two houses utility supplies separate and I assume had to pay 2x council tax so possibly not. They kept both front doors but only used one, so outside appearance was unaltered. Ho...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Buying next door and knocking through
Replies: 6
by ladyofacertainage
Mon Feb 06, 2017 10:07 am

broken bi-fold door lock-locksmith recommendations

I have broken the handle mechanism on my bifold door, last time we had a real palaver getting someone to fix it, anyone got a recommendation before I hit google/yellow pages?
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: broken bi-fold door lock-locksmith recommendations
Replies: 1
by ladyofacertainage
Fri Nov 18, 2016 7:41 am

Re: High needs baby

My first was a "high needs baby" he's now a really easy 18 year old. My second was a chilled out baby, now a high needs 16 year old, with hindsight I know which I prefer! It's really hard when they are small and you just can't put them down, You will get through it, it just seems an age aw...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: High needs baby
Replies: 9
by ladyofacertainage
Mon Jun 06, 2016 12:27 pm

Lost property on Wandsworth Common

Anyone know who to ask about lost property on Wandsworth Common, my son left his rucksack there this weekend, named but no phone number . I know on Clapham Common you can go and ask the park staff if they have found anything, can you do the same on Wandsworth and if so where/how?
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Lost property on Wandsworth Common
Replies: 0
by ladyofacertainage
Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:10 pm

Re: Call to mums of 16 yrs old girls - please help!

Personally I think you should not betray her trust. She's 16 and what she may do is not illegal. It's fantastic she confides in you, but she won't if you tell your sister and it could be important in the future for her to have someone to confide in. By all means let her know you are in a difficult p...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Call to mums of 16 yrs old girls - please help!
Replies: 18
by ladyofacertainage
Mon Mar 21, 2016 6:24 am

Re: Good Photo Book Site?

A second vote for Blurb, my husband is very fussy about his images and has used them about 6 times now
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Good Photo Book Site?
Replies: 5
by ladyofacertainage
Mon Dec 14, 2015 9:24 am

Re: Carpet Shop Recommendation required

Have used both Marlows and Bowloom and very happy with both, Bowloom fitters were marvellous and really helpful, refitting all the carpets around my radiators after a heating engineer had been at no extra charge (they were here to do a stair carpet) but they were a little more expensive.
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Carpet Shop Recommendation required
Replies: 14
by ladyofacertainage
Mon Oct 12, 2015 7:47 am

Re: Sunglasses lense replacement

Most opticians should be able to replace the lenses. My son has ray bans but needs a prescription lens, you can't tell they are not the original ones...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Sunglasses lense replacement
Replies: 2
by ladyofacertainage
Mon Oct 05, 2015 8:15 am

Re: Christmas lunch

http://threecheers.co.uk/ often have a few of their pubs open on Christmas Day for lunch, though they don't seem to have any info in their website yet you could email them and ask.
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Christmas lunch
Replies: 2
by ladyofacertainage
Mon Oct 05, 2015 7:54 am

Re: August born child - delaying school start in private sch

Sorry I should have also said I know of several children who repeated a year in private school and thrived. Their parents feel with hindsight they should have started a year later in reception.
Forum: Schools
Topic: August born child - delaying school start in private schools
Replies: 6
by ladyofacertainage
Mon Sep 28, 2015 8:23 pm

Re: August born child - delaying school start in private sch

If you are planning on staying in the private sector I don't think it is a long term problem, both my boys (currently yr 11 and 13) have children in their classes who are both a year ahead of themselves and a year behind in age. the only problems they have encountered is in Games where they are not ...
Forum: Schools
Topic: August born child - delaying school start in private schools
Replies: 6
by ladyofacertainage
Mon Sep 28, 2015 8:21 pm