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Re: Table hire for child’s party

You could try website Fat Llama. It’s a great site for many things with very reasonable rates. You can often get hire stuff delivered too.
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by Y737
Mon Oct 21, 2019 9:05 am

German and French tutor available from September

Hello, I’m a recently qualified PGCE secondary school teacher of German and French, taking some time out and available for tuition. I have an Oxford degree in German and French and am also holder of a British Council German Teaching Scholarship. I am happy to teach all ages and am able to teach the ...
Replies: 0
by Y737
Tue May 28, 2019 10:36 am

Re: New Streetlights Being Installed Across Wandsworth Are *Blindingly* Bright and Council Doesn't Seem To Care???

Someone told me the street lamps are brighter to deter crime - but I don’t know if that’s the reason. Yes, our street is floodlit too.
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by Y737
Mon Jun 04, 2018 8:06 am

Re: Northern line morning woes / Conservatives campaign / Massive rant!!!

Is there an official group to address northern line problems with TFL/mayor’s office? I try to get on at Clapham North - which is virtually impossible after 7.15am on working days. No- one at TFL seems to be trying to resolve this problem: for example, would it help for some tubes to stop only at ce...
Replies: 35
by Y737
Mon Feb 12, 2018 8:37 am

Re: Is tutoring a must

It's a good question, but hard to give a short answer. It depends on the child, but even more so on the parent. We all tend to transmit our values to our children and most of us hope to temper these with the needs and abilities of each child. Studies show that parental support is the single greatest...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 17
by Y737
Tue Mar 15, 2016 9:52 am

Re: Is tutoring a must

My daughter went from state primary to a top London public school. She's bright, but needed a private tutor to fast-track her through NVA and VR, increase her maths knowledge and ability and learn to write essays, which was not a skill practised in state primary. I doubt I could have managed the tim...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 17
by Y737
Mon Mar 14, 2016 11:16 am

Re: Private school with best results / destinations.

I think the best of way of deciding about schools is : a) look at the school's results/destinations. What outcomes and values matter to you? b) visit the school, preferably when children are in class. Do you LIKE the attitudes and atmosphere? Do you like what the head /available teachers say? Can yo...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 12
by Y737
Mon Oct 05, 2015 8:33 am

Re: Looking for Research Expert

Dear Lucy The work you describe below forms part of your degree. You will have been taught about methodology and there are plenty of reference books on the topic - just ask your tutor. You should not be asking or paying anyone to help you with this - unless you cite them as your co-author on your wo...
Forum: Chat Here
Replies: 2
by Y737
Mon May 18, 2015 8:01 am

Re: Any girls going to Jags (James Allen's Girls School) in

My daughter moved from a top state primary to Jags in Yr 7 and I think it took the best part of that first year to settle in socially. There are new stresses of having to be more organised and do more homework but I think she was less phased by these. She became much happier in Year 8 - simply becau...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 3
by Y737
Tue Aug 12, 2014 1:39 am

Re: Any girls going to Jags (James Allen's Girls School) in

Hello

My daughter has just started - how did it go for the girl in question? I'd be interested to know how other JAGS girls felt about their first term there.

Nouvellejagsmum
Forum: Schools
Replies: 3
by Y737
Mon Oct 22, 2012 7:17 pm

KUMON: Maths and English Study Centre in Brixton

Kumon helps to deliver great results in maths and English for children of all ages and abilities in a supportive atmosphere. If you think your child would benefit from aditional study in Maths and/or English, on a programme tailored to their individual needs, then please get in touch and book in for...
Forum: Activities
Replies: 0
by Y737
Mon Jan 30, 2012 6:33 pm