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Re: Kids walking to & from school in Y6

We've got to do it at some point though - I won't be walking him to school when he's 16. So it is really useful to understand when people have started. Thanks for the replies so far
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Kids walking to & from school in Y6
Replies: 5
by manta
Mon Mar 31, 2025 2:57 pm

Kids walking to & from school in Y6

Hi,

We're thinking of moving schools for our son in Y6. The new school is a 25 minute walk away between the commons. At what point did your kids start walking to and from school without you in primary - if they did? Especially if 10 minutes walk or longer. Thank you!
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Kids walking to & from school in Y6
Replies: 5
by manta
Thu Mar 27, 2025 11:42 am

Re: Bolingbroke Academy

Hi, piggybacking on this - can a Bolingbroke parent tell me if the classes have sets or streams in y7/8 please? Would also be interested in broader feedback on the school. Thanks!
Forum: Schools
Topic: Bolingbroke Academy
Replies: 4
by manta
Tue Mar 25, 2025 7:09 am

Moving to a private school in Y5

Hi,

Has anyone moved their child to a private school in Y5, predominantly to help with secondary prep? I'd love to know how it went for you. And relatedly, do you know of local (balham/clapham) schools with spaces in y5? Thanks
Forum: Schools
Topic: Moving to a private school in Y5
Replies: 5
by manta
Tue Feb 18, 2025 8:02 am

Bolingbroke- non-feeder schools Sept 2024

Hi

Does anyone know if any kids got into Bolingbroke this year from non-feeder schools? They have every previous year but I can't get the information from the council or school yet this year. Thanks!
Forum: Schools
Topic: Bolingbroke- non-feeder schools Sept 2024
Replies: 0
by manta
Fri Oct 25, 2024 10:25 am

% change in fees due to VAT

Hi, let's aim for a factual thread on this. VAT increases locally that I've heard, please share others that you know of. Thanks

Dulwich college - 10%
GDST incl Streatham & Clapham - 12%
Alleyns - 15.5%
Forum: Schools
Topic: % change in fees due to VAT
Replies: 32
by manta
Tue Sep 03, 2024 7:47 am

Re: Senior/secondary schools restricting phone use

The pace public opinion and schools are moving on this is great. There is a huge difference between banning smartphones even being brought to school and putting them in lockers. I believe the Emanuel (and maybe s&c) approach is also to discourage families from getting their kids smartphones at a...
Forum: Great British Schools Guide
Topic: Senior/secondary schools restricting phone use
Replies: 17
by manta
Tue May 28, 2024 12:49 pm

Best local takeaway - please help

Hi looking for a different takeaway from the regular zindian and Chinese. Any tips for the best takeaway/delivery around balham? Open to all other cuisines. Thanks!
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best local takeaway - please help
Replies: 1
by manta
Fri May 24, 2024 8:16 am

Re: Honeywell Infant School / Rutherford House School

Two kids at Rutherford here too. They are really happy there, lovely kids and teachers. I strongly recommend but I'm sure they are both great options
Forum: Great British Schools Guide
Topic: Honeywell Infant School / Rutherford House School
Replies: 4
by manta
Mon May 13, 2024 5:59 pm

Re: Graveney vs Bolingbroke

No but there are options - there's space in feeder schools or if you live close enough there have always been places for non-feeder kids by August. Do you have feedback on the school?
Forum: Great British Schools Guide
Topic: Graveney vs Bolingbroke
Replies: 7
by manta
Thu May 09, 2024 10:27 am

Graveney vs Bolingbroke

Hi, Having run the numbers on private secondary schools, we are stepping up our state school research. Has anyone had the choice between Bolingbroke and Graveney recently and can give any guidance on your thinking? Or just current experience for kids at either? We know how different they are in size...
Forum: Great British Schools Guide
Topic: Graveney vs Bolingbroke
Replies: 7
by manta
Thu May 09, 2024 9:14 am

Re: Kids friendly club with swimming pool

It's a huge gap in the market. Birch has just gone into administration. Every winter we consider David lloyd for exactly this but it's not very close and gets poor reviews. I would pay a lot for a local country club with both outdoor & indoor pools!
Forum: Activities
Topic: Kids friendly club with swimming pool
Replies: 5
by manta
Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:02 pm

After school nanny needed

We're looking for an after-school nanny for our lovely 8 year old boy and 5 year old girl. Based in Balham. It's 3 afternoons a week (mon/wed/thur ideally) with babysitting weekly or bi-weekly on the wed or thurs (we're flexible). Our amazing nanny is leaving us to go to university after 5 years and...
Forum: Childcare
Topic: After school nanny needed
Replies: 0
by manta
Tue Sep 12, 2023 12:15 pm

After school nanny needed

Hi, We are looking for an after-school nanny in Balham from early September. Ideally 3 days a week Mon/Wed/Thur. 3-630 on Mon/Wed and babysitting on Thur 3-10ish. 14 hours a week. Pickup from Rutherford House School. Looking for someone who has done after-school nannying before, loves kids and is ha...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: After school nanny needed
Replies: 0
by manta
Tue Aug 08, 2023 10:18 am

After school nanny needed from Sept (flexibility on hours)

Hi, Our amazing nanny is leaving for a new career so we are looking for an afterschool nanny from September. 3 afternoons a week with pickup from Rutherford House school, our house is in Balham. Ideal days are Mon/Wed/Thur. We're flexible on the hours - could include a babysitting one a week or bi-w...
Forum: Childcare
Topic: After school nanny needed from Sept (flexibility on hours)
Replies: 0
by manta
Fri Jun 30, 2023 3:45 pm