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Touch typing (secondary school ages)

Can anyone recommend a touch typing course for Secondary school students? DS started secondary this year, it appears that many assignments require typing so I'm thinking it might be useful to bite the bullet and get him touch typing lessons. Either half term or summer course would be great. thanks!
Replies: 2
Fri Jan 12, 2018 3:24 pm

Couples counselling

Can anyone recommend a good therapist/counselling service for couples? We considered Relate but have heard varied reports about counselors. Ideally looking for someone with a practice in Nappy Valley as we'd have to attend appointments. I don't know enough about counselling to know what type of prac...
Forum: Wellbeing
Replies: 9
Fri Jan 12, 2018 12:23 pm

After School Nanny 3/4 days - between the commons

We are looking for after school help to assist with our 2 lovely children (7 and 10yrs). We are flexible on days, but ideally Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and/or Friday afternoons. Hours from 3pm – 7pm. Start date as soon as possible. Duties include: * local school pick-ups * supervising playdates * dr...
Forum: Childcare
Replies: 0
Tue Sep 20, 2016 2:41 pm

Occupational therapy -OT

Can anyone recommend private occupational therapist for kids in nappy valley? We've used therapists at Kiki Clinic but found changing staff difficult. Please let me know if you gave any top recommendations in Nappy Valley or nearby. Thx!
Forum: Wellbeing
Replies: 1
Mon Jun 02, 2014 10:04 pm

personal trainer for women

Can anyone recommend a good, friendly personal trainer (ideally based near Wandsworth common). I would like to start regular PT with the option of an indoor gym when the weather is foul. Any top recommendations appreciated!
Forum: Wellbeing
Replies: 2
Sun Dec 01, 2013 11:06 pm

Piano teacher btn the Commons

Can anyone recommend a piano teacher for 6yr old, we live btn the Commons. I've tried lots of names but all seem to have huge waiting lists. Any tips appreciated.
Replies: 2
Tue Feb 05, 2013 12:22 pm

Recommendations for 7/8+ tutors

Does anyone have any recommendations re Tutors 7+/8+ recommendations, we live between the Commons. Hoping to just give little one a confidence boost with a bit of extra tution (and possibly looking forward to 7 or 8+ exams). Any recommendations appreciated.
Forum: Schools
Replies: 1
Tue Jun 19, 2012 1:37 pm

Kiki's children's clinic/ Developmental Pediatrician

Has anyone used the services at Kiki's clinic at Thurleigh Rd Practice.
We have school recommending Developmental checks - he's 5yrs (OT, social skills) and looking for a local clinic or Pediatrician.

Any suggestions appreciated.
Replies: 4
Fri Jun 15, 2012 1:12 pm

Local Caterers

does anyone know a good local caterer? We're having an anniversary party (20ish guest), so looking for canapes/buffet food rather than a sit down meal. Any suggestions appreciated!
Replies: 0
Wed Mar 30, 2011 4:25 pm

Re: Child friendly SW11 Dentist

Thanks for your replies, I'll see if we can get in to Glow as very close. Of course in the meantime my 15mon daughter has managed to knock a tooth out! :o
Forum: Wellbeing
Replies: 9
Wed Aug 18, 2010 9:08 pm

Child friendly SW11 Dentist

I need to take my son for his first visit to dentist and would love to find a child friendly dentist, ideally near Northcote road. Any recommendations?
Forum: Wellbeing
Replies: 9
Fri Aug 06, 2010 3:19 pm

Sharm el Sheik - anyone been recently with baby/toddler?

We're off to Sharm for some warmth at the end of the month, would love any top tips re travelling there with baby (9mons) and toddler (3.5yrs). Staying at 4 Seasons so assume most things available but wonder about food (milk, yogs, baby food) etc. Also from what i can gather no extra jabs required? ...
Forum: Travel
Replies: 3
Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:15 pm

Re: Parkgate Hse

Thanks both for your feedback. Its lovely to hear that you both like the school and feel a sense of community which i think is really important. I'm hoping its not too pushy a school and that the focus is on the individual child rather than just results! Our son is quite introverted so don't think a...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 3
Sun Oct 18, 2009 12:31 pm

Re: Dolphin, Broomwood

Thanks all, think we 'passed' the interview which I didn't have a problem with and in fact I think the Head of Lower school is great. Our concern mainly relates to longer term issue of leavers, all the kids at Broomwood seem to be moving on to Boarding schools and we have no plans to send our childr...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 9
Sun Oct 18, 2009 12:19 pm

Parkgate Hse

Also just heard we have a place at Parkgate, anyone heard much about this school?
Forum: Schools
Replies: 3
Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:20 pm