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Re: SEN support at Emanuel School - advice from current parents only please

I'm sorry to say we've had a disappointing experience.  Since the arrival of the new Headmaster the school has become increasingly academic with the pupils under huge pressure to perform to the highest degree, without a suitable pastoral and SEN infrastructure to support them.   We found the SEN pro...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 7
Mon Apr 03, 2023 12:36 pm

Re: Do we have rights to see the exam results after 11 plus.

I've two children at Emanuel and have been very disappointed by the pastoral care.   The education is undoubtably fantastic however they lack the proper infrastructure to support teenagers in such a pressurised environment.  Paired with the modern stresses and strains of teenage life and post Covid ...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 24
Mon Feb 27, 2023 2:08 pm

Re: ASD Friendship

Hi everyone  Thanks so much for getting in touch.  There's some great advice here which I'm exploring and have been in touch with some of you via the DMs too.  It's so heartening and made a big difference to us this end.  A meet up sounds great !  Anyone interested please do send a private message a...
Replies: 8
Wed Jan 12, 2022 11:40 am

ASD Friendship

Hi everyone Our 13 year old son has recently been diagnosed with high functioning ASD and has found the last term at school particularly challenging.  Having reached out to various support networks we were referred to by CAMHS we've not found anything that quite fits his needs.  He's really enjoys ...
Replies: 8
Thu Dec 16, 2021 12:49 pm

Re: Looking for volunteers

We’d also love to help !
Forum: Local News
Replies: 7
Mon Nov 29, 2021 7:31 am

After School and Holiday Nanny Wanted

We're looking for an after school and holiday nanny for our two children (a daughter aged 10 and a son aged 7) who both attend Honeywell Junior School. We need help Tuesday - Friday as follows : Tues, Weds, Fri mornings 8 - 9 am Tues, Weds, Fri afternoons 3.30 - 6.30 pm Thurs afternoon until 7 pm It...
Forum: Childcare
Replies: 1
Sat Dec 19, 2015 8:47 am

Gardener Recommendations

We need to replace the wooden fence in our garden and are also keen to get rid of our brick flower beds and replace the with railway sleepers. Does anyone have a contractor they could recommend ? Thanks so much !
Replies: 0
Sun Oct 05, 2014 7:34 am

UPVC doors and an Electrician

We need to replace our south facing wooden Juliette balcony doors and have been advised to use UPVC. Can anyone recommend someone or a company who might be able to help ? The one lead I have doesn't seem to want to return my call. Also, I'd love any recommendations for an Electrician who could add s...
Replies: 2
Mon Jun 30, 2014 3:22 pm

Re: Party Venue for 40th

Thanks everyone, they're great ideas. He's not going to know what hits him !
Replies: 5
Tue Nov 26, 2013 8:31 pm

Party Venue for 40th

As the Husband is heading fast towards 40 I'm beginning to look at hosting him a big old knees up. Can anyone suggest a good venue this side of the river ? Ideally for drinks and possibly dancing for about 60-80 people ...
Thanks NappyValley-ers !
Replies: 5
Mon Nov 25, 2013 1:05 pm

Re: Babyroom on Webbs Road?

I went to view the Babyroom twice, once each for both of my children and found it to be disappointing and the staff un-inspiring. That aspect of it may well have changed as it was a few years ago, however I find it horribly off-putting that so many of the staff can be found outside at the top of Bra...
Forum: Childcare
Replies: 42
Fri Jan 27, 2012 1:31 pm

Re: asquiths jewellers

I'm sad to say we've had two bad experiences with Asquiths. The first was a few years ago when I turned 30. My husband bought me a beautiful ring but it needed to be re-sized. We took it to Asquiths two weeks before my big birthday party, telling them clearly that we wanted it back by then. Unfortun...
Replies: 45
Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:46 pm

Re: Street Dance workshops for kids this Summer in Clapham!

Sianad has taught my daughter (who's 6) a couple of times and she's absolutely loved it.

What she doesn't mention here is that she can also do kids parties !
Forum: Activities
Replies: 3
Wed Aug 03, 2011 2:06 pm

Afternoon Classes for a 3year Old Boy

Can anyone recommend any classes suitable for a year old boy that preferably take place weekdays in the Northcote Road area between 12noon at 3 pm ? There seems to be so many any recommendations would be gratefully received.

Thanks Everyone.
Forum: Activities
Replies: 0
Sun Jul 24, 2011 10:07 am

Re: Can anyone recommend a Speech Therapist ?

That's great - thanks so much.
Replies: 2
Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:13 pm