School SATS results – are you pleased?

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It’s the last day of term today and a day of analysis. The Key Stage 2 test results for Primary Schools are printed and I’ve found myself pouring anxiously over the fine details regarding my children’s school in a way that’s horribly … [Read more...]

A portfolio career – is it for you?

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Every so often, Fiona and I like to branch out and do something a little different. While Fiona never stops, whether she's making a documentary, writing a column or advising on PR work, I find my other interests are in a very different direction. So … [Read more...]

Disiplining your teacher

Who's telling the truth?

Some cases have been in the papers this weekend about teachers accused of assaulting pupils. One of them involved William Stuart, a teacher with an unblemished record of 23 years who was accused of assaulting a 15-year old girl in the corridor at his … [Read more...]

First day back at school – what’s it like for you? From one Swindon mum.

First day at school can seem like a long, uphill slog

Today many children went back to school - as a mum of three, I have three of these days to deal with this year as all three children are at different stages. Today will possibly be the most long-winded and it reminded me of the trauma that many … [Read more...]

Should we put sports’ day photos on social media sites?

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Today was sports day at my children's school. It was a fun day and they did really well. I took some great pics and was all ready to publish them in action on Facebook - didn't really think about it being a problem.   Then a text … [Read more...]

Road users who drive me mad!

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This morning as I drove down a dual carriage way in Swindon - a cyclist, making his way out of town on the other side of the road, crossed the very wide green verge and then crossed in front of two lines of cars on my side of the road. Luckily … [Read more...]

Do you ever feel like the worst working mum ever?

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Do you ever feel like I do? As we get into June, this is one of the worst months in the year for the self-employed working mum. I get tired just thinking about it. With three kids, I’ve got three sports days, one induction evening at secondary … [Read more...]