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SW London primary school showcases amazing art project led by artist and London Mum Honor Pinner

This morning Richmond MP Zac Goldsmith unveiled the amazing Phoenix Sculpture at East Sheen Primary School at the presence of proud children, parents and headteacher. The Phoenix Sculpture has been a very successful project led by London Mum Honor Pinner, artist in residence (East Sheen). The sculpture has been an amazing creative art project involving children in the design and making process.
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Size up your child’s BMI as they head back to school

New obesity figures spark call to action from NHS Choices. As children head back to school with lunch boxes and dinner money in hand, NHS Choices, the health information website for the NHS, is calling on parents to take a proactive approach to managing their child’s diet and weight. Parents can start by checking their child’s body mass index (BMI) at www.nhs.uk/bmi NHS Choices’ call to…
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London School of Economics named best university in London

LSE IS LONDON’S TOP UNIVERSITY – IMPERIAL COLLEGE HAS THE MOST STUDENTS IN THE CAPITAL WITH GRADUATE LEVEL JOBS – GREENWICH EXCELS IN TEACHING EXCELLENCE SAYS STUDENTS – The Sunday Times University Guide 2012. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has been named the top university in London according to The Sunday Times University Guide 2012. Imperial…
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School Fundraising tips: BACK TO SCHOOL FUN, CREATIVE, RISK-FREE WAY TO HELP RAISE SCHOOL FUNDS THIS TERM

Why not help your school raise funds by suggesting a fun, risk-free art project that will create wonderful Christmas gifts at the same time? Most schools have a PTA or group of parents that helps raise money for trips and equipment, but coming up with new fundraising ideas that will be popular with parents can be difficult. FunMats is a fundraising art project, created by a UK company, in which…
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School Milk

Is your under-5 missing out on free school milk? Did you know that all children under the age of five are entitled to free milk whilst at nursery or school, regardless of the parents’ financial circumstances? According to recent School Milk research* although the majority of parents recognise the health benefits of milk, most are unaware of their child’s entitlement to free milk while at…
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How much will ‘back to school’ cost us this year?

How much will ‘back to school’ cost us this year? As families up and down the country prepare for the start of the new school year, the Cost of a Child study from protection specialist LV= (LV= Asset Management), reveals parents are set to spend £736 million[1] on ‘back to school’ basics including uniforms, stationery, sportswear and school books. This equates an average family cost of…
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The Lost Art of Putting Pen to Paper

Writing letters has sadly almost become a thing of the past as more and more people trade their pen for a keyboard – but the art and necessity of gaining good handwriting skills at a young age cannot be forgotten. We rely on schools to teach our children the importance of writing and the art of communication but a worrying number in America are now beginning to focus heavily on the ‘three…
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School shoes - London Mums' recommendation

Clarks: London Mums’ first choice of shoes for school in 2011 For school shoes check https://www.clarks.co.uk/Kids/School-shoes/c/k14 While girls have a lot of choice in various stores when buying shoes, boys in my view don’t have much choice in terms of good quality leather shoes. Boys tend to wear off shoes much quicker than girls. My best choice for school shoes are Clarks. Check…
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Colouring and creativity - insights from a mummy blogger event in London

During the summer a group of mummy bloggers from across the UK (including myself and our London Mumpreneur Rita Kobrak) met at the Ritz for a glam high tea hosted by Bic Kids and an interesting discussion on the relationship between mums and being creative. Here are some of the insights from the mummy blogger event. Mums want to be hands on and creative with their children but often don’t…
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Back to School! A-Z guide to Schooling in 2011-2012

Here is a list of very useful links to our articles covering everything you need to know to start school. How much will ‘back to school’ cost us this year? http://wp.me/p1tkKJ-DI Gluten and wheat-free school lunch made easy as ABC http://wp.me/p1tkKJ-DR Size up your child’s BMI as they head back to school School Fundraising tips: BACK TO SCHOOL FUN, CREATIVE, RISK-FREE WAY TO HELP RAISE…
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