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December 4, 2014 Oksana Kiseleva 0 Comments maths tutoring

Time for “serious” maths

‘Russian’ and the ‘Singapore’ methods of teaching primary school children maths based on abstract reasoning and an ability to solve problems rather then memorising a lot of tricks.

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November 8, 2014 Mums&Dads 23 Comments kids and reading

Can You Help Us Bid for a New Primary School in Cheadle Hulme?

Cheadle Hulme Education Trust, which is responsible for the outstanding Cheadle Hulme High School, is leading an exciting bid for a new primary school to serve the Cheadle Hulme area. The new school would be a free school, sponsored by the Trust.

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September 18, 2014 Mums&Dads 0 Comments

School Of Your Choice VS Catchment Area

Parents are under pressure as demand for good primary school places in England is much greater than current supply. ITV is conducting research and looking for families interested in taking part in a programme about Primary School Places in Cheshire and Manchester. If you are one of these parents please let us know…

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September 15, 2014 Mums&Dads 1 Comment Didsbury, free school

New school with 400 years of history

The new free school, West Didsbury CofE Primary, will be open in West Didsbury in September 2015. It has grown out of a successful free school Didsbury CofE Primary and will run alongside… The application for September 2015 entry begins in September 2014.

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July 17, 2014 Stephanie Molnar and Alison MacIntyre 1 Comment learning activities

How Good Is Wood?

Woodwork is a perfect activity where boys and girls from age three can learn effectively. Benefits include physical development as muscles become stronger when children vary the force they use and development of hand-eye coordination. Fine motor control is needed to hold nails in place. Personal, social and emotional development is supported as children demonstrate deep levels of involvement when undertaking woodwork: perhaps because it seems a ‘real’ task and is truly challenging. They develop problem solving abilities; discuss the rules and safety, enhancing communication and language development. Self-esteem is boosted as children feel pride in their hard-won achievements.

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July 16, 2014 Oksana Kiseleva 3 Comments Didsbury, maths tutoring

Any child is a mathematician

Would you like your children to enjoy maths and be able to use it in the future whether they choose to be academics or business people? I believe that the foundations are laid in primary school. Later may be too late.

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July 10, 2014 Mums&Dads 0 Comments teaching children about money

How to Teach Your Children About Money

If you have ever wondered what to teach your child about money, and at what age to broach the subject, take a look at our handy hints and tips below. No matter how old your child is you can introduce them to money in fun and interactive ways!

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June 25, 2014 Jane Arschavir 0 Comments choosing the school, schools, Stockport

Pause for thought

Having spent the morning at St. James, I was left with a wonderful impression of a small, happy school doing exceptional things. It’s a school with a distinct philosophy and ethos, backed by firm academic standards and a proven record of success for their children. It’s not a school for everyone, but I think it’s a school my son would be very happy in.

How To Make Wormary | Adding Worms to the Container

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April 25, 2014 Steph Molnar and Janty Lightbown 0 Comments learning activities, outdoor activities, wormery

How making a Wormery supports your child’s early years education

How building a wormery enhanced learning opportunities for the children aged 2-3 who took part across the 3 main ‘prime’ and 4 ‘specific’ areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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March 21, 2014 Jane Arschavir 2 Comments Didsbury, free school

Belonging, Believing, Becoming

Most schools in South Manchester are massively oversubscribed. The answer? Open more schools. Rev Dr Nick Bundock of St James and Emmanuel Didsbury, with his team is doing just that. | Interview on opening new free school in Didsbury.