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Welcome

Now the weather is getting better and the evenings longer, you can get the kids outside to play. We’ve provided some tempting activity ideas for outdoor fun. It’s also a great time for eating outside –from family barbeques to street parties. Check out our simple outdoor dining ideas. Meanwhile, if you’re planning some time under canvas this summer, you may be interested in our top picks for UK camping destinations on page 25.

And as we head towards the end of term, don’t forget a thank you gift for your child’s teacher – we have plenty of ideas for you in this issue.

There are some great giveaways for you in this issue too, including your chance to win a holiday from Away Resorts, tonnes of Orchard Toy Little Shopping Lotto games and much more! Apply inside and also ensure you receive every issue of our digital magazine with lots more content and goodies on offer.

What’s On

Great Teacher Gifts

STEM Craft

Simple Outdoor Eating

WIN! A CJ Wildlife kit

Eco Family Days Out

Best Travel Games for Kids

WIN! A Family Holiday

Top Family Camp Sites

Health: Summer Ailments

Competition winners from our January/ February issue Congratulations

Join Nightingale hike

Hike fun: Families take steps to make a difference

Join hundreds of people on a night hike around Enfield on Friday May 19, to raise money for The Nightingale Cancer Support Centre. There will be a Welcome Reception from 6.30pm, at Enfield Civic Centre, EN1 3XA, with refreshments, music, a warm up and some fun surprises before starting a sponsored 5k, 10k or 15k walk at 7.30pm.

You can walk at your own pace, dressed how you like – though organsiers encourage wearing their favourite colour, red! – with who you like. Sign up and walk in memory of someone you love, for someone who has cancer or to support all those touched by cancer.

www.nightingalesupport.org.uk/ nighthike

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A play with music inspired by the book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler

The Snail and the Whale © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2003 –Macmillan Children’s Books

The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

Teacher gift ideas

It’s approaching the end of term again…here are some great ‘thank you’ gift ideas for your child’s teacher, both hand-crafted and shop-bought.

Make a photo frame

Simple, fun project. Requires three materials and a photo memento.

Make a terrarium

Terrariums of all shapes & sizes look great on a desk!

Make DIY hot chocolate bombs

Encased in chocolate & filled with mini marshmallows.

Make pebble class art

Decorate pebbles marking out members of your class and your teacher.

Teacher’s Tin

A novelty desk tidy for the teacher who likes to be organised. £11.79

School backpack charity gift

A charity gift your child’s teacher will love. £11 ActionAid

Keep Calm & Pretend coffee mug

Fun quality mug for the teacher who enjoys a joke. £9.45

Thank You Teacher

chocolate gift box

For a teacher with a sweet tooth! £10

Personalised Teacher’s Survival

Kit

Fill with essentialstissues, paper clips, tea bags £7.87

Wildwood takes primary outdoors

An exciting new primary school –inspired by outdoor nurseries – is opening its doors this September.

"Most of the children’s time will be spent outdoors in nature following Forest School principles," said Tara Royle, co-founder of Wildwood Nature School, Dartmouth Park.

"As a teacher, I could see that there was a different way to educate children. One where each child’s uniqueness could be respected, and they could move, play and be free, rather than sit at tables indoors all day. When I became a parent, I realised I needed to create this kind of school for my son, as it simply didn’t exist."

Tara partnered with Emma Shaw and Steve Tromans of Into The Woods Outdoor Nurseries to build this new approach to education. The school will start with 20 children, and a maximum of 40 after five years, with ratios of one adult to five children and a key person system.

"This is so that children can develop deep, compassionate relationships with their adults so they feel known and safe, and learning is supported and challenged," added Tara.

The school’s behaviour policy diverges from most schools. Instead of reward and punishment, Wildwood teaches children about emotions, bodily sensations,

trauma and mindfulness as well as nonviolent communication and restorative justice, and sees all behaviour as an expression of an unmet need. When children express stressed behaviour, adults work with the child to determine the unmet need and solve issues within the context of their relationship and the school community. Wildwood is committed to creating equity, added Tara. The school is offering 20-30 per cent of its places for free, and the rest are offered on a sliding scale of fees based on means testing.

Wildwood Nature School is accepting admissions for September 2023.

www.wildwoodnatureschool.org.uk

Nature primary breaks new ground in education

Top children’s literature festivals

Children’s literature festivals are springing up all over the country and offer great entertainment for families. Here’s our selection.

Barnes Children’s Literature Festival

London’s largest festival. Big-name authors, shows & activities. 24-25 Jun

Appledore Book Festival (North Devon)

A dedicated children’s programme. 15-24 Sep

Edinburgh International Book Festival

Hundreds of events for families. 12-28 Aug

Cuckfield Children’s BookFest (Sussex)

Spectacular one day event with author ‘meets’ & talks. 7 Oct

Bath Children’s Literature Festival

Europe’s largest dedicated children’s literature festival.

29 Sep-8 Oct

llkley Literature Children’s Festival (Yorkshire)

Top authors, free dropin events, storytelling, workshops. Oct

Wokingham Children’s Book (Berkshire)

Festival with author

‘meets’ & talks. 15 Oct.

Hay Festival (Wales)

Extensive programme & section for toddlers & parents. 25 May-4 Jun

Great Malvern Festival of Stories (West Midlands)

Storytellers, authors, theatre. 24-29 Oct.

What is the CPA approach in maths?

By Jemma Z Smith

CPA (concrete, pictorial, abstract) is a maths teaching approach that has grown in popularity in recent years. It involves using tangible objects for children to add, subtract, multiply or divide. They then progress to using pictorial representations of the objects and ultimately, abstract symbols.

This way of learning is one of the foundations of Singapore maths, now being adopted in the UK.

Concrete

The tangible, ‘handling’ stage uses physical objects to solve problems. For example:

There are four buttons in the pot. Stanley has two buttons in his hand. How many buttons are there altogether?

In this problem, the children might first count out actual buttons before moving on to non-related objects such as counters. Of course, almost anything can be used to help a child master this stage from pencils to plastic pots, to counting beans and coins. You don’t need to spend money on concrete resources to support learning.

Pictorial

The next step is for learners to move on to making their own representations. Returning to the buttons example, these could be

drawn as four circles on one part of the paper and two more on another part, representing the pot and the hand. Kids can then count each small circle, getting the same answer as with the buttons

Use unwanted felt tips to help others

Lunch with a side of hope

Make a real impact on people’s lives

Useful tips: sharing creative action

A mum in North London has become London ambassador for a charitable initiative after looking to involve her children in helping others directly.

from Camden.

Alia said: “We filled our first pencil cases with almost new stationery sitting in our drawers. We loved the exercise and my kids were taught so many fantastic lessons – that some children in our community don’t have things that they take for granted, that recycling and reducing waste is useful and satisfying in more than one way – and that amazing things can be done when we decide to take action.”

Heart Felt Tips was started by artist Jeremy Houghton. It organises for children suffering economic hardship to receive pencil cases packed

READ MORE

- at Hope Café,

a

N12, 8QJ, a social enterprise business helping people acquire skills, and transforming communities. With free wi-fi, charging points, and toddler area. Weds & Thurs 9am-4pm. www.hopenorthlondon.org.uk

"Heart Felt Tips enables children to help less fortunate children — empowering both for the future," said Alia Bokhary,

Developing independent learning

By Zuzu Jordan

How handwriting affects self-esteem

By Catherine Loble and Lisa Wander

Big family celebrations occur when our children display independence by taking their first steps or riding their bike without stabilisers.

So how do we then help children develop independence in their learning?

READ MORE

Kids who struggle with handwriting are often at a disadvantage in the high-paced classroom setting. According to the Dyspraxia Foundation, they are usually aware of their difficulty and their untidy writing can make them feel uncomfortable and frustrated.

READ MORE

STEM craft activities

Stimulate your child’s interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics with these inspiring craft ideas.

Create salt dough fossils

Fun activity which shows kids how fossils are made.

Paper straw rockets

Experiment with propulsion and flight with these easy downloadable templates.

Gravity action art

A super-easy way of seeing science and art working together.

Magnetic slime

Discover how to create magnetism with this fun activity.

Paper building blocks

Simple craft demonstrating engineering with paper.

Fruit Solar System

A fruity way to grasp the planet sizes in our Solar System!

Invisible ink art

Fascinating art project where science plays a big role.

Make a volcano

A safe miniature eruption!

Robot Hands

Discover the mechanics of robotics.

School open days

Call /email to book

Broomfield School – Boys and girls, 11-18

Coffee morning and tour – May 25. See website for later dates. Wilmer Way, N14 7HY. 020 8368 4710.

www.broomfield.enfield.sch.uk

The Cavendish School – Girls, 3-11

Open morning tour May 23 at 8.50. Private tours available. See website for later dates.

31 Inverness St, NW1 7HB. 020 7485 1958.

www.cavendishschool.co.uk

Hyland House School – Christian school for girls and boys, 2-11.

Open evening May 18 3.30pm-7pm. Weekly tours. Call to arrange a visit. Holcombe Road, N17 9AB. 020 8520 4186.

www.hylandhouseschool.org

The Mulberry House School - Boys and girls, 2-7

Open evenings approx once a month, 5.45pm. Register online for info and prospectus.

7 Minster Road, West Hampstead, London, NW2 3SD. 020 8452 7340.

www.mulberryhouseschool.com

St Anthony’s School for Boys –boys, 4-13

Open morning June 6, 9am

NEW for Sept 2023:

St Anthony’s Nursery NW3 – boys and girls 2½-4

New nursery open morning May 9, 9am. June 13, 9am. June 27, 9am.

90 Fitzjohn’s Avenue, Hampstead, NW3 6NP. 020 7435 1066.

www.stanthonysprep.org.uk

St Joseph’s Primary and Nursery –Boys and girls, 3-11.

Tours available most days at 9:30am. See website for upcoming open events.

Highgate Hill, Highgate, London, N19 5NE. 0207 272 1270. www.st-josephs. islington.sch.uk

North Bridge House Schools – Girls and boys, 2-18

Nursery Hampstead (2-4): May 16, 9.30am

Pre-Prep Hampstead (4-7): May 3, 9.30am

Nursery and Pre-Prep West Hampstead (2-7): May 25, 9.30am

Prep School Regent’s Park (4-13): May 12, 9.30am

Senior Hampstead (11-16): May 9, 9.30am

Senior & 6th Form Canonbury (1118): May 11, 9am.

Private tours on request. 020 7428 1520.

www.northbridgehouse.com/open

Call to arrange a visit

Bilingual Nurseries: Girls and boys. Full day care up to 5. Intakes in September, January, May. Call to book a tour, usually held in the morning. Mars Montessori – 4 Collins Yard, N1 2XU

Les Trois Oursons – 170 Gloucester Terrace, Lower Ground Floor, W2 6HS. 020 7099 0452.

Email to find out more

NEW for Sept 23:

Wildwood Nature School Girls and boys 4-11

St Mary Brookfield Church Hall, York Rise, NW5 1SB.

www.wildwoodnatureschool.org.uk

Is it time to rethink school attendance?

By Catherine Lynch

During the pandemic, school absence was understandably high with anxiety about sending children to school and many children absent with Covid 19. However, throughout the past year, problems with school attendance remain ongoing.

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GIVEAWAY

Hape Nature Fun Detective Sets

Calling all young Scientists!

Help us discover how babies & kids learn! We’re recruiting infants from birth through school age to take part in fun studies at Birkbeck’s BabyLab & ToddlerLab in central London. Our prime locations are easy to reach and we refund travel expenses. We also have online studies you can do from the comfort of home www.cbcd.bbk.ac.uk/online-studies

020 3926 1207 babylab @ bbk.ac.uk www.cbcd.bbk.ac.uk

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Ways to save on private tuition

Children’s theatre at Perform in the Park

As the cost of living crisis bites, many parents are forced them to make tough spending choices. If your child needs extra support in Reading, maths, English or entrance exam prep, you might feel guilta at balancing their learning needs against rising expenses.

Ant Learning, a private tuition provider in Southgate and online, has identified ways parents can save on tuition, including:

⭐Employer childcare vouchers

⭐Tax-free childcare

⭐Company holiday schemes

While tax-saving schemes are a great way to reduce tuition fees, there’s more. Group tuition, which Ant Learning offers, is cheaper than one-to-one tuition while offering a sociable and structured learning environment. Parents can also save money with its 5% discount on additional enrolled siblings and enrolled referrals.

020 8050 5798 or visit antlearning.co.uk/getstarted

Children’s drama school Perform is embarking on its first ever children’s theatre festival this summer in Coram’s Fields, Bloomsbury. The six-week festival includes four musicals, two of which are original, with shows running daily from July 22 to August 28.

The line-up includes The Three Billy Goats Gruff, a musical adventure for 2-6 year olds. For 3-8 year olds, there is Elephant and Piggie’s We are in a Play!

Creative garden play

Water

Plastic water bottle guns – use old squeezy detergent bottles for squirty fun.

Water balloon pinata - make with balloons, water, string and a stick.

DIY Slip n Slide - spread out a long tarp and apply hose for slippery, slidy fun. Ice play – freeze water overnight in empty cartons for building, sculpting and slipping.

Mix & stir

Leaf tea – infuse a variety of leaves from the garden in an old teapot or saucepan. Cappuccino – help them carefully froth a muddy watery mix with a whisk.

Mud ice creams – use ice cream cones, dirt and flowers for decoration.

Garden perfume – using sealable bottles, add water and best smelling flowers and herbs.

Make a cheap & easy mud kitchen

Sand & mud

Mobile mud patch – convert your wheelbarrow into a mud pit. Natural sand pit – dig a shallow hole. Line using plastic with rock edging. Add sand.

Sand wall – attach old, upsidedown cartons and bottles with ends removed for pouring sand. Muddy car wash – get the toy cars really muddy, then wash them in a soapy water bucket.

Creative garden

Small world garden play –connect with the natural world with these imagination zones. Soil art – use an ancient method to make paint from the garden. Paint a mural – let imaginations flow using a washable chalk paint recipe.

Ice excavation – freeze interesting items inside blocks of ice for your children to release.

Make seed bombs

Transform an old chest of drawers into a kid’s kitchen using household junk.

Two simple ways to spread colour and biodiversity in your garden.

FREE summer term class with Perform

Summer term is here and there’s no better time for your child to try Perform.

Packed with self-esteem boosting activities, Perform weekly classes round off the academic year with a fun and relaxed focus on developing confidence, communication, coordination and concentration.

Perform fun continues into the summer holidays, as they sing and dance their way down the yellow brick road in their Wizard of Oz holiday courses . With colourful costumes, uplifting songs and dazzling dancing, your child will have the best fun of the summer READ MORE

Ages: 4 - 12 Years Old

Simple outdoor eating

Take your pick of these great recipes and create meals to eat outside which the family will love.

Roast chicken garden salad

Sweet & sticky chicken wings with classic slaw

Super easy Spanish tortilla

Quick grilled pizza

Lamb meatball pitta pockets

Salt & pepper tofu skewers

Vegetable tartlets

Roasted banana & cinnamon ice cream

Lemon sherbet ice

Take a deep breath of Summer in the Alps

CJ Wildlife National Trust wildlife kit WIN!

Build an early bond with wildlife

E xpert wildlife brand, CJ Wildlife, has launched a range of products with the National Trust to help children discover wildlife on their doorstep.

The Alps may be an obvious destination for the ski season, but how about a summer visit?

With reasonably-priced flights from London to Geneva then a short drive to Morzine, there is a warm welcome waiting from Paul and Francesca Eyre at Chilly Powder.

With the main chalet, Au Coin du Feu, plus two chalets next door, you can organise your own meals, or join the party at "Au Coin du Feu" for dinners you could dream of.

WIth family-friendly early evening meals for the children and a daytime crèche for little ones not as active as you, with drinks in the bar for the grown ups – or in the Jacuzzi on the terrace – Paul and Francesca will make you wish this was home!

For more on Chilly Powder see www. chillypowder.com. For more on summer in Morzine see www.morzine-avoriaz.com/activites-de-pleinair-ete.html

Designed for five to 11s, to make feeding feathered friends simple, it includes three EasyFlip bird feeders for different types of bird food – seed mix, fat balls and peanuts – to encourage a range of species to visit. Bird feed comes in colour coordinated easy-to-carry tubs.

The range includes an FSC certified build-your-own feeding house, nest box and butterfly house. Plus there is specialist swan and duck food for feeding water birds on family walks.

Families North London has FIVE CJ Wildlife National Trust Buildyour-own Wooden Wildlife Box Kits to be won at HERE. T&Cs at bit.ly/CJWildlifeKitTCs. Closes June 23.

www.birdfood.co.uk

Eco family days out

Entertaining and inspiring places with a conscience that also offer bags of adventure for a family visit.

Bewilderwood

Environmentally-friendly adventure parks in Norfolk and Cheshire.

The Centre for Alternative Technology

Snowdonia, Wales. Interactive displays, ecodemonstrations & family activities.

Cornwall. Rainforests, Mediterranean zones & outdoor gardens.

The Living Rainforest Berkshire. Tropical rainforest adventure with plants & animals.

Award-winning indoor and outdoor adventure park in North Norfolk.

Award-winning family fun park in Gwynedd, Wales.

Essex. Ancient woodlands, arboretum & The Wild Wood play area.

Kent.

Set in 40 acres of ancient woodland & holds over 200 British animals in natural enclosures.

London.

Land train, nature play area, the Hive & the Children’s Garden.

Wildwood Trust

Greenwood Family Park

Kew Gardens

Pensthorpe

The Eden Project

Markshall Estate

Best travel games for kids

Perfect for stashing in a corner of the suitcase or car when you head away this summer!

Mixups

Compact card game for Snap or creating fantastical beasts.

Ages 4+. £5.94

Othello on the Move

Pint-sized version of this classic strategy game.

Ages 7+. £9.95.

Mini 4 in a Row

Classic game. All-in-one folding compact design. Ages 3+. £5.59

Articulate!

Compact version of this classic fast-talking description game.

Ages 6+. £10.19

Cluedo Grab & Go

All the thrills of the classic detective game in a mini set.

Ages 8+ £5.

Battleship Grab & Go

Compact, mobile version of the Battleship game. Ages 7+ £5.

Dino Dump

Speedy card game featuring kids’ faves: dinosaurs and poo!

Ages 6+. £9.99

100 PICS Riddles

Family Travel Card Game

Pocket sized, full of family-friendly brain teasers. Ages 6+. £6.99.

Rummikub Travel

Fast-paced game of tile manipulation. Ages 8+ £15.99.

Win a family holiday with Away Resorts!

Win a four night stay for a family of up to six people at an Away Resort of your choice.

Experience one of Away Resorts’ fabulous UK locations, from countryside to coast, all within areas of natural beauty. Your accommodation will be off-thescale amazing and new experiences await at every turn. Jam-packed with activities, entertainment, fantastic facilities and events, every member of the family will be grinning from ear to ear.

Explore The New Forest, Hampshire, Tattershall Lakes

Appletree or Cleethorpes Pearl in Lincolnshire, Mersea Island in Essex or Golden Sands in North Wales –or perhaps somewhere else will take your fancy.

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Top UK camp sites for families

Looking for a family-friendly camping experience? Take a look at our top picks.

Catgill Farm

Camping to glamping in Yorkshire Dales. Outside village of Bolton Abbey.

Burnbake

Woodland campsite/ luxury lodges in Dorset, close to coast & Corfe Castle.

Kelling Heath Holiday Park

Surrounded by Norfolk woodlands/trails, indoor/ outdoor pools, steam railway.

Sherwood Pines Campsite

Acres of Nottinghamshire woodland, walk to adventure playgrounds, Go Ape, bike hire.

Gwithian Farm

West Cornwall. Close to beach & pub. Goats & guinea pigs to feed.

Glenmore Camping

On the shores of Loch Morlich, Scottish Highlands. Hiking, swimming, kayaking.

Fforest Fields

Set on family-run farm in Wales; green hills, woodland trails, lakes.

Red Shoot Camping Park

Ideal base to explore New Forest, attractions nearby, family friendly pub.

Heathland Beach

Walk to Suffolk beaches. Heated pools, fishing lake, tennis, family restaurant.

After School Education

Giggling Panda Chinese School

We are a Chinese language school since 2015 specialising in innovative Mandarin language courses for children aged 3-12 in London. Classes suitable for children with or without Mandarin background. At Giggling Panda the focus is very much on fun. We guarantee an immersive experience full of stories, art, crafts, games, songs, poems about Chinese history and traditions, and formal language learning through professional in-house content. Classes at weekends, various choices, at North/East Finchley and Watford. Contact us for a trial on 0793 249 4420

✉admin@gigglingpanda.co.uk

www.gigglingpanda.co.uk

Magic of India Hindi Classes

Speak from the first lesson.

No previous knowledge needed. Small group zoom classes. Missed class support. Classes: 5-7, 8-14, 16-adult. New toddler singalong. Private lessons. Free trial class. Quick learning holiday clubs too. "Geeta uses English teaching methods and merges them with songs, poems, drawing, colouring, and various innovative methods so children are engaged in learning Hindi and at the same time learn about their culture." magicofindia.org

Ant Learning

Highly recommended and sought after professional tutoring, experienced in developing and preparing children to learn, lead and succeed all around. Reading, English, Maths, verbal and nonverbal reasoning, ages 3½ -13. Book a trial and free assessment today 0208 050 5798. www.antlearning.co.uk

Art appreciation lessons designed to ignite in your child, a love for art and its stories. Art will become much more than pictures to them and your child will enter the world of wonder. We offer private lessons, holiday workshops and family sessions. Discover more www.vincentandfrida.com

11+ Mocktestmasters

Specialist providers of information and resources for the 11+ entrance exam, to demystify and ease preparation for parents and children. 11+ events in Finchley, Barnet and Edmonton. Plus Holiday Learning Clubs, Mock Test Review Sessions, Pass Club – Saturday tuition and Weekly Practice Tests. www.mocktestmasters.com

Vincent & Frida

Multi-Activity Camp

Rising Stars Activities

Our tailormade activities give a unique experience.

Holiday camps in N2, N3, NW3, NW11. Football clubs, school teaching & clubs, parties, personal training and basketball clubs.  0208 150 6655. ✉ info@ risingstarsactivities.com www.risingstarsactivities.com

Moss Hall Playcentre

Team games, model making, den building, bake offs, park trips and more fun days at our high-quality, affordable camps for 4 to 11s. Flexible childcare where everyone is supported. In Moss Hall Infants, N12 8PE. Taxfree/ Childcare Vouchers accepted.  07731669002. ✉ mhplaycentre2@ gmail.com.

www.mosshallplaycentre.co.uk

Performing Arts

Stagecoach Highgate

We aim to bring out the best in your child and we’re not just talking about their new-found skills in dancing, singing and acting. Our students also develop excellent communication skills, grow in selfesteem and enjoy the benefits of improved confidence! We welcome children of all abilities from the age of four to 16 years and offer twoweek trials. To find out more visit www.stagecoach.co.uk/highgate

Perform Classes

Confidence building weekly drama, dance and singing classes for 4-7s and 7-12s. Classes are designed to boost confidence, communication, concentration and coordination. Holiday clubs. Visit www.perform. org.uk/try to book a FREE class.

Venues: N1, N2, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N10, N11, N12, N13, N14, N16, N19, N20, N21, N22, EN2, EN5, EC1, NW1, NW2, NW3, NW5, NW6, NW7, NW8, NW11, EC1R, EC1Y, W1H.

Summer holiday club: The Wizard of Oz, fun-packed days of magic, drama, dance & singing for 4-10s. 10am-3pm.

Jul 24-28: EC1Y, N8, N5 & NW8

Jul 31-Aug 4: N2, NW1 & N7

Aug 7-11: E5, N10 & NW6

Aug 14-18: NW11, N1, NW1 & N14

Aug 21-25: EC1R, N5, N6, NW8 & E11

www.perform.org.uk/wizard

020 7255 9120

Ages: 4 - 12 Years Old

✉enquiries@perform.org.uk

www.perform.org.uk

YPS of Acting

Students learn acting in a fun, inclusive and exhilarating space. High-quality weekly classes for 1018s taught by professional actors. Act for screen, accents, fight combat and more. Up to 3 industry workshops a term. Audition entry only. All experience levels welcome. Week 1 acts as a trial.

Info@theyoungactingpro.com 07342 189 886 Fb/Insta: @ypsofacting

www.TheYoungProSchoolofActing.com

Achieve Arts

Unlock creativity, confidence, solo speaking skills, performance skills, improvisation and characterisation at our classes for 4-16s, in Crouch End, Muswell Hill, Harringay Ladder, Tufnell Park, Hampstead Garden Suburb, Mill Hill, and Pinner. Online too. 100% Lamda success rate. Book a free trial. See website for Summer Holiday School.

www.achievearts.co.uk

Schools & Nurseries

Hyland House School

Wildwood Nature School

Wildwood Nature School is a non-profit independent primary school based in Dartmouth Park, NW5. Our focus is on well-being and time spent in nature. We follow the Forest School principles and part of each day is spent in Hampstead Heath, Queens Wood or Mortimer Terrace Nature Reserve.  07547 184102

✉ info@wildwoodnatureschool.org.uk

www.wildwoodnatureschool.org.uk

The Mulberry House School

Independent school for children age 2 to 7. We work in partnership with parents to ensure each child’s first experience of school will be a secure and happy one, developing a love of learning. We regard all children as special, different and having individual needs. Individuality starts here. NW2 3XL.  020 8452 7340.

www.mulberryhouseschool.com

A Christian, independent school, we empower our 2 to 11-year-olds to aim high and dream big. Our children are achieving excellence. Our Early Years is Ofsted-graded Outstanding. Years

1-6 are graded Good. Please contact us for more information or to arrange a visit. Hyland House School is at 97 Holcombe Road, Tottenham, London, N17 9AB. 020 8520 4186.

Open evening May 18 3.30pm-7pm.

✉info@hylandhouseschool.org

www.hylandhouseschool.org

North Bridge House Schools

Independent school for children aged 2 to 18, on six locations for different age groups. We understand that success is not simply defined by outstanding academic achievement, but by every pupil finding a direction in life that truly reflects their unique talents and personality. Call admissions to check for occasional immediate places on 020 7428 1520.

www.northbridgehouse.com

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Mars Montessori

Mars

Montessori in Angel is a small bilingual French-English Montessori nursery. We provide very high-quality childcare in a nurturing environment in two languages. In September 2018, we introduced an Introduction to Mandarin programme, and we are proud of the brilliant take up. In April 2018, we were given the highest possible rating of OUTSTANDING by Ofsted in every category.

Open day Sat Apr 22 9am-12.30pm. Must book 020 7099 0452 www.bilingualnurseries.com

St Joseph’s Primary & Nursery

Based in Highgate, an Ofsted & Diocesan rated “Outstanding” primary school, offering the very best start for children 2-11 with high levels of progress and attainment. We provide an education rich in unique opportunities and experiences which influences a lifelong love of learning. We offer provision 7.30am-6pm. We would be delighted to welcome you to our school.

Arrange a tour  0207

272 1270 or ✉ emailing office@st-josephs. islington.sch.uk

www.st-josephs.islington.sch.uk

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St Anthony’s School for Boys

St Anthony’s School for Boys is set to open a new co-ed nursery in 2023. Founded in 1898, the school has an excellent reputation for both its academic and pastoral approach and values curious and creative learners. The nursery is part of the St Anthony’s group of nurseries and will afford priority admission to both St Anthony’s schools. To register interest, email, pahead@stanthonysprep.co.uk

www.stanthonysprep.org.uk

Photography kassia

Londonbased photographer specializing in family, maternity and newborn photography. I use my documentary background to create stunning, impactful images of your special moments and milestones, with a unique style. Naturally-lit photographs celebrate the everyday and capture the essence of the wonderful families I work with. Bookings open for Spring and Summer 2023. Mini sessions are available.

karr

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Baby & Toddler

Tiny Talk Learn to communicate with your baby before they can speak, at an award-winning TinyTalk baby signing class. Interactive music class and sensory activities, plus time for a cuppa. www.TinyTalk.co.uk/zahrak

Cavendish Tots Creative movement classes for 18m to 3 years in Camden. Thursdays. bit.ly/Cavtot

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Colourstrings

– for a brilliant start and long-term success in music!

Music Kindergartens ... … for babies, toddlers and children!

· Enjoyable, active, fun musical learning based on traditional and classical music

Develop your child’s musical talent in Kodaly-based music kindergartens and instrumental programmes from six months – 19 years. Call 020 8444 9435 for a trial of 3 discounted lessons or email admin@ nlcolourstrings.co.uk www.nlcolourstrings.co.uk

· Fosters social interaction, language development and self-esteem in small age-related year groups

· High quality music education broad, structured, proven methodology

· Foundation for our hugely successful instrumental programme

· Professional musicians, specialists in Colourstrings/ Kodaly/child development

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Colourstrings a wonderfully imaginative musical journey...

Diddidance We create a funky pre-school dance class suitable for all children. We are here to nurture their love of movement in a relaxed environment and cover 16 dance styles. Classes are suitable for toddlers aged from 18 months upwards however if they’re younger and steady on their feet, come and join us! We run classes in Enfield, Cheshunt and Potters Bar.

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✉constantina.menezes@diddidance. com

www.diddidance.com

“All in all, it was a never-to-beforgotten summer... one of those summers which, in a fortunate combination of delightful weather, delightful friends, and delightful doing, come as near perfection as anything can come in this world.”

– L.M. Montgomery

Tackling summer ailments

Summer is fun but it’s good to be prepared for the common ailments your child may suffer that are peculiar to the season. Here are our tips.

Sunburn

* Stay in shade from 11am to 3pm;

* Cover up with suitable clothing and sunglasses;

* Use at least factor 30 sunscreen;

* Reapply frequently.

Insect bites

Most improve within hours. * Remove the sting; * Wash affected area; * Apply cold compress to any swelling; * Avoid scratching/bursting any blisters.

Dehydration

Thirst/dark yellow, strong smelling wee, weeing less, lightheadedness, dry mouth, lips & tongue – if untreated, can become serious. * Give extra fluids gradually.

Asthma

*Keep taking preventer inhaler;

* Take reliever inhaler everywhere; * Use your action plan; * Go outside earlier - air quality better; * Drink plenty of fluids.

Heat exhaustion

Dizziness/nausea/ headache/fast breathing or heartbeat. * Move to cool place; * Remove clothing; * Give sports drink/water; * Cool skin; * If still unwell after 30 minutes, call 999.

Tick bite

* Cover skin walking outdoors; * Use insect repellent;

* Check for ticks on clothes and skin;

* Remove quickly;

* If rash appears or child become unwell, see GP.

Eczema

Itchy, red, dry, cracked skin.

* Dress in thin cotton layers; * Use light cotton blankets or sheets; * Apply moisturising cream;

* Keep out of the heat.

Swimmer’s Ear

eczema

Painful ear/itchiness/reduced hearing/noises inside ear/discharge from ear. * Use drops from pharmacist.

* If symptoms after a week, see a GP.