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REACHING OUT
Jenny Booth looks at how schools are making a difference with outreach programmes,
and the benefits for both pupils and their communities…
St Hilary’s Harlequins launch at Gordon’s
roviding a first-class education is At Gordon’s School, a unique state boarding We operated drive-through food banks
P not enough for most schools - they
are also striving to make the world
school near Woking, design teacher Tom
Webb led the production of thousands of
with Loveworks Charity. Donations were
received from over 200 RGS families which
a better place. From creating wildflower clear Covid visors for use at Frimley Park filled three RGS mini-buses.”
meadows to helping disadvantaged maternity unit and GP and vet surgeries
students catch up after Covid, schools and across the area. Students from Putney High turned their
pupils are engaging with the community attention to the environment, clearing
through outreach programmes that offer Pupils and staff at Reigate Grammar School scrub on Wimbledon Common to maintain
benefits to everyone involved. rose brilliantly to the Covid challenge, different wildlife habitats. “Bushwhacking
finding ways to relieve the financial and was so much fun! It was great to see our
Outreach comes in many different forms. emotional hardships in society caused by progress,” says Ella, a Year 12 biology
Almost every school expects its students the pandemic. “Charity work exploded,” student. Peter Haldane of Wimbledon
to volunteer at some point. The pandemic says Michelle Morgan, a spokesperson for and Putney Common Conservators
made face-to-face visits to elderly people RGS, which was named 2021 Independent commented that the girls did an excellent
impossible, but undeterred the pupils at School of the Year for Community Outreach job. Meanwhile Year 7 and 8 boys from
St Hilary’s Prep School - one of the first and has been shortlisted in the 2021 Rokeby School, a preparatory school near
dementia-friendly schools in the UK (a Social Mobility Awards, the first national Kingston, also cared for the environment
programme which aims to raise awareness awards introduced to acknowledge by picking litter in public spaces, as well as
and help those with the condition) sent organisations making a difference within helping elderly neighbours and volunteering
paintings to elderly residents at a care their community. “We collected nappies, in soup kitchens.
home, and held online ‘Knit and Knatter’ stationery, uniform and clothing for Stripey
sessions to handcraft woollen muffs with Stork, a charity that helps vulnerable Most independent schools were already
items attached inside and out to keep families and babies; we raised money partnered with nearby state schools when
dementia patients’ hands busy, providing and awareness for Mind; our Combined Covid hit, partnerships that could involve
stimulation to ease the anxiety and Cadet Force completed the Poppy run for anything from providing specialist teaching
restlessness experienced with the disease. the Armed-Forces charities, and many more. to joint careers evenings. Students from
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Reigate Grammar
Emanuel School
Queen Anne’s School in Caversham led to explore what
Mandarin lessons, helped with English we can do to bring
reading and comprehension and provided our communities
Oxbridge interview mentoring in other closer together as
schools - activities that have proved to this demanding year
benefit the tutors as much as the tutees. comes to a close.”
Queen Anne’s music department shares
its facilities, and the computer science At Putney High
department helps upskill teachers across School, which
the Reading area. is in Ascent’s
Roehampton
Some school pupils had their learning cluster, Year 7 & 8
interrupted particularly badly during the pupils fundraised to
Covid lockdowns. Rising to the challenge provide 120 holiday Rokeby
of helping these pupils to catch up was activity boxes for
Emanuel School, which consulted its partner local children this
schools to identify ways to help close the summer, working in pairs to raise the £12 into sport to talented young rugby players
gap. Emanuel’s Saturday morning sessions cost of each box. Putney is also creating a aged 16-18. Inspired by the sacrifice and
during the Summer Term for 30 Year 5 pipeline of future innovators, working with dedication of workers in the NHS and
pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds six local schools to build an autonomous beyond during Covid, Reigate Grammar
have generated very positive feedback, robot to compete in the ‘The Ultimate Goal’ School - which already has 170 pupils on
with a session dissecting owl pellets in the game - a challenge that hones students’ means-tested support - has set up 10 new
science labs proving a particular hit. skills in design, project management and Nightingale bursaries for the children of
software engineering. Suzi Longstaff, head key workers, paid for by hundreds of
Emanuel is one of the 14 independent of Putney High, adds that Ascent is the community donations. “They are a thank-
schools partnering with 48 Wandsworth embodiment of Putney’s drive for personal you to our key worker community,” says
state schools in the borough-wide Ascent responsibility under the banner ‘It Starts RGS head, Shaun Fenton.
initiative which started last month, to share With Me’. “We’re seeing more and more
teaching and learning in local clusters. how our students are actively wanting to The enrichment that comes from outreach
Around 1,000 children are expected find ways that they can make a tangible works both ways. The community benefits
to benefit from projects to provide difference and our involvement in [Ascent] - but so too do the students who carry out
enrichment and mentoring and to raise provides an opportunity to do just that,” caring tasks. Giving is very good for the soul.
aspirations through access to science, arts she says. Carrina Tunnicliffe, a spokesperson for
and sports facilities. Rokeby School, notes: “The feedback from
Scholarships and means-tested bursaries the boys’ Reflection Journals show that they
The initiative will also provide professional are a traditional way for private schools to have thoroughly enjoyed helping in their
development for teachers. Says Richard share their privileged status. In one of the communities, and that helping other people
Byrne-Smith, head of Hotham School in more unusual examples, Gordon’s School has given them a sense of satisfaction whilst
Putney: “It has been a pleasure to work with has partnered with Harlequins Rugby Club increasing self-confidence as well as making
our colleagues in the independent sector to offer full scholarships and a pathway other people’s lives better.”
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and deeper, through investigation and
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Language is very important, how do you
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At APSoL, we believe that bilingualism
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Educational research shows that, early APSoL, we are able to offer daily language school, children have the same expectations
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in the curriculum from year 3 onwards. At We also see music as a language therefore approaches in our practice.
believe that all children should learn to
play an instrument, read and compose
TESTIMONIAL:
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every year.
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What do parents need to know about are lovely and want to make
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EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
AT SEAHORSE NURSERY
National Nursery Award Finalist, Mary Rose, appointed in new role
as Education Officer at the award-winning Seahorse Nursery
When the first Seahorse Nursery opened I was at school, I was really inspired by
its doors in Southfields in 1997, founder my History Teacher. He gave us lots of
Julia Wolfe defined her nursery setting interesting facts and stories, something
with just 3 key words: ‘loving, educational that really stood out; we would be able
and fun’. In the 24 years since, the to remember much more about a topic
Seahorse team has continued to because of these amazing facts. I do the
provide their children with a specialised same when I am preparing a circle time
curriculum which ensures educational for the children, I find a fact that I’ve
excellence for every pupil. A key player in never heard before about a topic and
the design and delivery of this pedagogy teach something I think will really wow
will be Mary Rose. the children. I know I’ve done a good job
when I hear the children relaying this
Mary has been with Seahorse Nursery
excitedly to their parents”.
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Mary’s years of experience in Early Years
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means that she has an abundance of
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knowledge to share with practitioners
original Ofsted Outstanding Seahorse
across the Seahorse settings. This ranges
Nursery in Southfields. She starts her
from captivating the children through
new position as Education Officer in
quizzes, which preschool aged children
September 2021, which is a role that will
particularly love, to the best ways to keep
see her supporting practitioners across
children’s attention and always looking at
the 3 Seahorse locations in Southfields
activities through their eyes. Mary makes
and Wimbledon Park.
“I have not encountered such sure that all her circle time sessions and
When asked what excites her most about adult guided learning is interactive; she
a dedicated, intuitive teacher
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She is also looking forward to working on
her colleagues and children
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The role of Education Officer is focused
role and Seahorse Nursery is incredibly
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and there is no one better suited for this
her new position.
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All the latest from our leading schools in south west London and Surrey
Kingston Grammar’s Hockey Success
Kingston Grammar School students,
Daniel Roberts and Tula Knowles have
been selected to represent the U16
England Hockey teams, after many
months of extensive training and
dedication to their sport.
Meanwhile, Kingston Grammar School
alumni Zach Wallace, Jack Waller and
Sarah Evans represented Great Britain
in field hockey at Tokyo 2020. The school
has a strong sporting legacy which
includes 29 appearances by alumni across
14 Olympic Games with seven gold
medals and one bronze medal. Recent
gold medallist alumni
include James Cracknell OBE and
Sophie Hosking MBE. Tula and Daniel with head Mr Lehec
Reigate Grammar School goes VIP audience at Banstead Prep
through to top awards School’s production of Oliver Jr
Reigate Grammar has been shortlisted Banstead Prep School was honoured by the
in the UK Social Mobility Awards, which presence of special guests including Councillor
recognise organisations that have created Jill Bray - the Mayor of Reigate and Banstead,
initiatives to advance social mobility within local headteachers from Reigate Grammar
their establishments. RGS sets out to provide School, Caterham School, Box Hill School and
world-class education to children from all Harris Academy Sutton at a recent production
backgrounds. Its Changing Lives fundraising of Oliver Jr. For Jon Chesworth, Banstead Prep’s
campaign is an award-winning initiative that headteacher, it was particularly rewarding to see Reigate
Grammar School
provides bursaries to talented children the children get the opportunity to share their
whose families may not be able to pay RGS hard work with an external audience. He said:
fees. The school raises and spends millions “This experience will go with them to their senior
on fee reduction every year, through schools next academic year, not just a special
events, philanthropy clubs, will bequests and and happy memory, but in the personal growth
personal donations. The Nightingale Fund was in confidence and all that they’ve gained from
also established in 2020 to provide bursaries pulling together as a team, a great foundation for
to talented children of essential, lower-paid their future success.”
key workers.
Holy Cross Prep Launches New
New head at Ewell Castle School ʻLittle Sparks’ Pre-school
Mrs Loren Macallister starts in her role of Holy Cross in Kingston has announced the Ewell Castle head,
Mrs Loren Macallister
Head of Preparatory School this September. launch of a new pre-school. Called ‘Little
Mrs Macallister brings a wealth of teaching Sparks’, the school’s ethos is to ignite a flame
knowledge and experience including that will define the arc of their pupils’ futures.
familiarity of ISI Inspections from her time as Opening in September, the pre-school will
an ISI Team and Compliance Inspector. benefit from the extensive facilities at Holy
Cross and its specialist teachers. Open events
The values of Ewell Castle inspired her take place on 18 September and 6 October. T&L
to join. The school runs a thriving Forest
School, Young Enterprise Programme and has Head to our
extensive co-curricular activities. It also uses comprehensive guide
the Building Power framework and bespoke to schools in south west
pupil tracking and setting to ensure all its London and Surrey
pupils achieve their potential. Banstead PrepPROMOTION
TEENAGERS:
INSTRUCTION MANUAL REQUIRED!
Parents of teenagers can sometimes be teenagers, but also to keep the wider destructive behaviours or addictions, is
identified by their slightly haunted look. family relationships healthy and strong. key to maintaining a healthy dialogue.
One minute everything seems fine and
dandy, your children hanging off your It is perhaps too easy to justify not Over the last two years Kingston
every word with adoring eyes full of love knowing which way to turn with the Grammar School (KGS) and The Kingston
and respect and then almost overnight attitude that ‘it was very different Academy (TKA) have formed a cross-
your world implodes. They become in my day’. Today’s heightened and sector partnership called FUTURES.
teenagers and everything you know – or fast-moving environment bears little Last year, the collaboration focused
thought you knew – is turned upside resemblance to what we knew at school, on providing high quality inspirational
down. Supporting children through the where there was less, if any, exposure university and careers education events
transition to becoming a young adult has to online pornography, no social media to students in schools across the local
never been easy. The last 18 months, and certainly no ‘sexting’. Whilst it can community; the principal aim of the joint
however, have amplified the challenges be difficult for adults to relate without venture is to enable students to make
and increased parental anxiety having shared this experience, our aspirational choices whilst being made
significantly as they try to support children still look to us to help protect aware of the opportunities available to
their children through the minefield and guide them – even when they think them. In this post-pandemic era, though,
which includes disrupted learning, (and occasionally protest) that they we understand that there is a significant
social isolation through lockdowns and don’t need us to. Educating ourselves need to support parents and carers too
the dominance of social media. The is crucial. As parents we cannot afford and we are delighted to be launching a
disruption created by the pandemic to ignore or avoid uncomfortable issues. new strand of FUTURES which aims to
combined with the heady highs and lows We, and our children, can benefit hugely support local parents through a series of
of adolescence have created a perfect from both understanding the challenges parental advice and support webinars.
storm. Many parents are unsure about that teenagers face and accepting that Deb Sherwood (Director of Partnerships
when their child’s behaviour is something what is normal to them can often feel and Outreach at Kingston
for them to worry about, or whether it alien to us. We need to accept that our Grammar School)
is typical for children of that age. We experience of teenage life is outdated
recognise that parents and carers need and perhaps not as relevant as we hoped
all the support that they can get, not or assumed. As a parent knowing when
only to help them through the joys and and how to seek specialist support,
Kingston Grammar School
London Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2 6PY
challenges of living with their growing whether for mental health issues, 020 8546 5875 www.kgs.org.ukPROMOTION
In the true sense of partnership
between schools, students and their “Many parents spent significantly
families, we plan to deliver a series of more time with their teenagers
events that will help support parents during the various lockdowns than
through the seismic changes that take pre-Covid life allowed. Navigating
place during the teenage years. changes that adolescence brings
against the backdrop of a global
To launch this new initiative,
pandemic is certainly a challenge. Our Futures
we are absolutely thrilled to
collaboration supports not only students but
have secured Lorraine Candy for parents too, through sharing the wisdom of experts
the inaugural webinar entitled who can give practical advice and support.
‘Top ten tips to make your Charlie Venter, Senior Deputy Headteacher,
family life more harmonious’. The Kingston Academy
easy-to-follow, well-
Lorraine is a mother of four and
researched guidance
an award-winning journalist
from experts. “The active partnership between
with over a decade of experience
Lorraine will be joined by Kingston parents and school cannot be
writing about parenting in national underestimated and these seminars
Grammar School’s Pastoral Deputy
newspapers including columns in have been designed to help parents
Head, Sarah Humphrey, to talk
the Sunday Times Magazine and navigate the tumultuous teenage
through her tips on what is required
Daily Mail. She is former editor-in- years and to minimise the inevitable
to maintain harmony throughout bumps in the road. If school and home are pulling
chief of Sunday Times Style, Elle and
what can be, potentially, some in the same direction then the hope is that all
Cosmopolitan. She is also the co-host
challenging years. teenagers can make informed decisions about their
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Postcards from Midlife. Lorraine’s Please register here to join us for them all the way.”
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achievements of each child. The School is well connected to the local Our Annual Open Morning will take
area with a wide range of coach services. place on: Saturday 25th September,
For more information or for a tour of the 9.30am–11.30am.
school visit www.rowans.org.uk or contact For more information, please call the
our registrar registrar@rowans.org.uk Registrar, Mrs Fran Clatworthy, on Please register your interest by email
01932 223593. registrar@shstrust.net
19 Drax Ave, London SW20 0EG.
020 8946 8220 www.hallifordschool.co.uk shrewsburyhouse.net
SUTTON HIGH SCHOOL
Sutton High School GDST is an independent day school for girls from
3-18 and is part of the Girls Day School Trust.
Our school is vibrant and diverse and our girls are proud to be part
of our energetic and forward-thinking community. At the heart of our
offer are the core values of courage, truth and joy.
We inspire and nurture individuality - you will not find a particular
‘type’ here. Our girls learn to find their own voice and be confident
in who they are. Our size allows us to know and value every girl
and we place enormous emphasis on both self-respect and respect
for others. We know that girls do better when they feel better, so
their wellbeing is our central focus. Every girl will find her own path
here and she will forge that path with support from passionate and
dedicated staff, committed to her success.
Beyond the classroom, our girls’ experiences are vast and varied.
From our many co-curricular clubs to a comprehensive schedule
of day-trips and residential visits as far-reaching as the Galapagos
Islands, the opportunities are endless. As part of the Girls’ Day
School Trust, our girls have access to a much wider network,
which offers them trust-wide conferences, competitions and learning
opportunities.
REGISTER FOR OUR OPEN EVENT ON
Our school strives to be a place that ignites a spark in every girl, so Saturday 18th September here at suttonhigh.gdst.net
that she finds new interests and develops her individual talents.A family-run boarding and day school for boys aged 7-13
Education and tradition on
your doorstep;
Outstanding academic
results
100% success rate to
chosen senior school
Average 10-12 boys per
class
All 'homework' done at
school
Sport every day
Exceptional pastoral care
Endless opportunities to
try new sports & activities
in 30 acres of beautiful
grounds
Coeducational prep school and nursery
where there’s more to a good education.
Two daily bus services to "Live to Learn and Learn to Live"
& from London
Open Morning Wednesday 29 September
To download a prospectus, please visit
www.woodcotehouseschool.co.uk/prospectus
book online at bansteadprep.com/admissions
Woodcote House School
Snows Ride, Windlesham, Surrey GU20 6PF SUTTON LANE | BANSTEAD | 01737 363600
Tel: 01276 472115 admissions@woodcotehouseschool.co.uk ADMISSIONS@BANSTEADPREP.COM
Shrewsbury House
Pre-Preparatory School
Now registering for Nursery
& Reception places 2022
At Shrewsbury House Pre-Prep we offer an excellent academic
provision combined with outstanding pastoral care.
Join us for our Open Morning on Friday 8th October 2021 from
9:30am-11:30am. Please visit our website to register your interest.
If you would like a personal tour of the School in the meantime,
please contact our Registrar, Mrs Jules Akhurst:
shppadmissions@shstrust.net | 01372 462781
Shrewsbury House Pre-Prep offers an
excellent educational experience to both
boys and girls aged between 3 and 7
www.shrewsburyhousepreprep.net
22 Milbourne Lane, Esher, Surrey KT10 9EA100% Academic
Scholarship Success!
An independent school for boys aged 4-13 years, with co-educational nursery.
Set in 45 acres of beautiful countryside with school bus routes including to SW London
Individual tours are recommended
To register your interest,
please e-mail admissions@parkside-school.co.uk
or call 01932 862749
parkside-school.co.uk
49Join us at our next OPEN MORNING taking place on
SATURDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2021 | 9.30 AM - 12 NOON
www.rokebyschool.co.uk/admissions/visit-us/ to book your place today
www.rokebyschool.co.uk | 020 8936 7979 | admissions@rokeby.org.uk
Smart, Skilful and Kind School bus service from Wimbledon, Putney, Southfields and Barnes
Holy Cross Prep School &
new Pre-School
Open Events:
Open morning: Sat 18th Sep
Open afternoon: Wed 6th Oct
Here we ignite a spark; the spark that will shape the life.
Holy Cross Pre-School, George Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7NU
www.holycrossprepschool.co.uk admissions@holycrossprep.com
020 8942 0729The Schools Guide
HOW TO CHOOSE A SCHOOL
Education expert Sue Laidlaw on how to select a school where your child will thrive,
plus all you need to know about Open Days…
Choosing a school for your child is,
somewhat bizarrely, rather like buying
a house! On paper, you may have a few
choices that all look good and “tick the
boxes” but somehow you are drawn to one
rather than the others.
At Laidlaw Education, we have been
advising parents for decades on the best
options for their child and most of them,
myself included, will look at the factual
information and try to decide by comparing
schools accordingly. But, like buying houses,
don’t be afraid of your gut instinct. Embrace
that part of your decision-making, along
with your quantitative evaluation. If you, as
parents, feel comfortable and at home in a
school, it almost always follows that your
child will be too.
So where do you start? When you begin to
think about a prospective school for your
child, try to ignore the advice and opinions sprint, the teenage years can be demanding Do be aware that your guide is quite likely
of your friends. What is right for one child and a suitable environment is vital. to have been handpicked and, indeed, many
is not necessarily right for another. Many parents are influenced both positively
parents prefer to have all their children in Do consider factors such as whether you and negatively by the pupil who showed
one school but, certainly at Senior level, are looking for a mixed or single sex school, them round! Whilst this can be a very
different schools may suit different siblings is outside space important, how academic is helpful indication of the type of children
far better. The most important fact to bear your child – will they thrive in a fast-paced who attend, try not to be too influenced
in mind is to find the right place for each academic environment or will they achieve by one individual. Look beyond and gather
individual child to be happy and to be the more if the pace is a little slower and more a general view. Do ask questions but also
best that they can be and, importantly, supportive? The list goes on. look at the less obvious pointers - the
not better than their own personal best. displays on the walls, the classrooms that
This may mean putting aside your own Websites will give you information about you are not shown as well as those that
aspirations for a child to be at a highly staff qualifications, facilities, community you are encouraged to view. How do the
prestigious school if that is not where programmes as well as SEN support and a pupils respond to the staff? Be objective and
they are best suited to thrive. The journey sense of their pastoral care. You will read observe wisely.
through education is a marathon not a about extra-curricular opportunities and
events which the school provide. Every Eventually, you will form a shortlist
school will have a Safeguarding Policy for (although sometimes this can be rather
you to read. long!). We advise thinking in three tranches
- realistic, aspirational and safety net.
The round of Open Day events for visiting
prospective schools for entry in September As a mum and professionally, I have seen
2022 is now being advertised. Happily, many thousands of children and families
and at present, these are now being held through this process. As long as you are
in person rather than online. Your visits honest with yourself, truly consider what
will either enable you to see the school is best for your child in terms of their
during a normal working day or after hours. academic and personality needs, everything
These visits will not only give you a taste of else will fall in to place.
T&L
the school but an opportunity to speak to
Sue Laidlaw is the founder of Laidlaw Education
current students and also members of staff. LLP www.laidlaweducation.co.ukPROMOTION
THE POCKET ROCKET
PA FOR YOUR FAMILY
Victoria Renford talks to us about her business
Victoria what is your background, The parents I support are in constant for every member of the family, these child
experience and what do you specialise in? contact with me throughout the day by and household-related tasks continue
For the past 10 plus years I have worked phone or email. I often find that short-fire to disproportionately fall onto mothers,
as an international travel nanny and messages and voice notes are the easiest creating extra stress and a never ending
mental checklist.
personal assistant for high net worth for busy parents to communicate their
families from across the UK. I have wants and needs to me, without adding
I give families, especially mothers, their time
experienced first-hand the time and to their mental load. I have a client who back to spend with their children, work on
effort it takes parents (especially sends messages sporadically throughout their businesses, further their careers or
mothers) to organise, run and streamline the day and another who sends a list just have time for themselves. I truly believe
a busy household. each night with what is to be organised, that life is too short for things that can
sourced and ordered for the following be outsourced and Victoria Renford is the
When covid hit and everything paused, day or week. service that can be outsourced to.
parents I had worked for previously
contacted me to help with their family What does Victoria Renford take Where do you see your business in
care of: 5 years time?
administration, so that they could
I want Victoria Renford to become a trusted
look after and home school their • Nutritional weekly food plans brand for family coordinating. I see Victoria
children, all while continuing to work with Recipes Renford expanding and evolving as family
themselves. After a lot of research, I • Online Food shopping needs grow and change to ensure my
found no affordable service for families • Shopping Online families receive the same high level service
to outsource these everyday tasks and • All things children related they have become accustomed to.
created Victoria Renford to fill that void. • Bookings
• Appointments “I have been using Victoria
Victoria Renford specialises in • House Services
streamlining family administration and
Renford for 8 months and
• Payments
easing the mental load for busy parents. • Reminders the ability to message ‘I need
• Travel Research yellow shorts for Jake’ and have
How do you work with each family? 5 options sent through to me
I work closely with every family to What benefits do you see from a family
personalise my services to meet their using your services?
from the brands I like saves me
individual needs. Parents can regain hours of lost time every endless amounts of time” Claire
week and ease the burden of the mental
At an initial meeting, I focus on getting to load of running a household.
know the family and understanding the Victoria Renford
Whether it is the last minute birthday 07732 412951
smaller details, from their favourite foods presents, the pirate costume needed for victoria@victoriarenford.com
through to their favourite brand of socks. school on Friday or booking appointments www.victoriarenford.comOpen Morning
Saturday 25th September
9.30am-11.30am
Shrewsbury House School is an outstanding
Independent Prep School for boys aged 7–13 located
in Surbiton, Surrey. With a superb academic record,
committed staff, small class sizes and dedicated
pastoral care, every boy has the opportunity to fulfil
his potential. Shrewsbury House School has a national
reputation for success in Scholarships and Awards to
top day and boarding Senior Schools at 13+.
registrar@shstrust.net 020 8399 3066 @shrewsburyhouse shrewsburyhouse.net
The Mall School is a happy, nurturing and inspiring environment for boys aged 4 to 11 in Twickenham
BOOK YOUR INDIVIDUAL
TOUR WITH OUR
HEADMASTER TODAY
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2021 11+ offers to 20 independent and grammar
schools including: Kingston Grammar, Tiffin,
Hampton, King’s College School Wimbledon,
Reed’s, Epsom College, St George’s College
& St James School
Non-selective for entry at Reception; assessment for
other years
Small class sizes with focus on each boy’s potential
Morning and afternoon minibus service from Kew,
Richmond, Kingston, Osterley and Sunbury
Wraparound care from 7.30am to 6.00pm including
extensive extra-curricular offering
Bringing out the best in every boy “Our son is thriving. The progress he has
185 Hampton Road, Twickenham TW2 5NQ • 020 8614 1082 made both academically and pastorally
admissions@themallschool.org.uk • www.themallschool.org.uk has been magical.” Current parentA very different
kind of single-sex
education
Separate
yet together
BOYS AGED 13-18 GIRLS AGED 11-18
FULL BOARDING AND DAY FULL BOARDING AND DAY
SHERBORNE, DORSET SHERBORNE, DORSET
01935 810403 01935 818224
admissions@sherborne.org admissions@sherborne.com
sherborne.org sherborne.com
Come and see us at the Independent Schools Show in Battersea on 13 & 14 November
55‘High expectations of the pupils enable
them to attain excellent standards.’
‘Pupils show excellent self-confidence
and resilience.’
ISI Educational Quality Inspection Report
The Study is a leading prep school situated
in the heart of Wimbledon Village. We
identify and nurture each girl’s unique
academic, creative and sporting skills in a
caring and supportive community.
Request a Virtual Tour or join us at our Open Morning
on Saturday 2 October 2021.
Visit www.thestudyprep.co.uk or call Katie Salt,
Head of Admissions on 020 8947 6969 Shortlisted
Registered Charity No. 271012 Prep school of the year
Independent Senior Day School
Boys 11–18 years Girls 16–18 years
Open Events 2021
Open Morning
Saturday 2nd October
9.30am – 12noon
Sixth Form Open Evening
Wednesday 6th October
6pm – 8pm At Halliford your child will be known and respected as an
individual and encouraged, supported and inspired to become
Visitor Mornings the best version of themselves that they can possibly be.
Extensive coach service covering the surrounding area
Thursday 4th & Tuesday 9th November Short walk from Shepperton Station
Shuttle service from Walton and Staines Stations
Tours at 9.30am & 11.30am
Halliford School • Russell Road • Shepperton • TW17 9HX
Book now at: www.hallifordschool.co.uk
registrar@hallifordschool.co.uk 01932 223593
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Wednesday 29 September
10.30 am – 12 noon
Please register via the website
www.chinthurstschool.co.uk
Independent co-educational school
for children aged 21/2 – 11 years
Independent
School of the
Year 2020
FINALIST
A JUNIOR SCHOOL OF
REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Chinthurst School, Tadworth Street, Tadworth
Surrey KT20 5QZ T: 01737 812 011
E: admissions@chinthurstschool.co.uk
@ChinthurstSchool @chinthurst.school
@ChintSchool
School of the Year 2020-2021
VISIT US
virtually or in person
ANNUAL OPEN MORNING
Saturday 25 September 2021
SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING
Wednesday 29 September 2021
WORKING OPEN MORNINGS
LIVE Q&A AND
INDIVIDUAL TOURS
“Happy kids, great results” Please visit rgs.to/open-tl for dates,
The Good Schools Guide information and to register for an event
Reigate Grammar School, Reigate Road, Reigate, Surrey RH2 0QS
01737 222231 | admissions@reigategrammar.org | reigategrammar.org RGS coach service available
from the Banstead area
reigategrammarschool | @reigategrammar | reigategrammarPROMOTION
ANXIETY -
THE NEW PANDEMIC
OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE
Baruch Spiegel - Clinic Director at
Hopetree Clinic discusses the most
prevalent condition in our young people today
Hopetree Clinic provides assessments and This helps the young person detect the You speak of foundations, have you seen
treatment programs for children and young pre-cursers to an oncoming spike in anxiety, any deeper root causes for the surge in
people. We have small, but highly qualified which allows for pre-emptive strategies anxiety cases?
and experienced team, who are at the top of to be used. Once the physical strategies Yes. The most common fundamental thought
their respective fields. Each practitioner has have been mastered then we move onto that comes up during the training is ‘I don’t
their own particular focus of expertise. the psychological aspects of anxiety. For all know who I am’. This identity crisis leads
these types of cases I work with, there are to young people questioning themselves,
As the Clinic Director, what is your area unhelpful thinking styles that exacerbate comparing themselves to others, and feeling
of expertise? their anxiety. For example, the teenagers I hopeless and alone in the process.
Although I have worked with a range work with, regularly ‘Label’ themselves and
of different conditions, my main area obsessively think such thoughts as ‘I am a How do you broach such a sensitive subject?
of practice is training young people to failure’, ‘I don’t deserve to be happy’, and ‘I The foundation of my treatment programs
overcome serious anxiety problems. Anxiety am ugly and fat’. is the trust I build in sessions. That trust is
is arguably the most prevalent condition built by providing a safe environment in
amongst young people today, having In addition to labelling, one of the most which they can learn about their anxiety
been exacerbated by the uncertainty and common unhelpful thinking styles for and ultimately themselves. I try and bring a
unsettling period of Covid restrictions over teenage girls is ‘fortune telling’, in particular, lot of humour into my sessions, if the young
the past 18 months. ‘mind reading’. This is when the young person is having fun and enjoying their
person believes they know what others session about high anxiety then we are doing
How do these serious anxiety problems are thinking about them, and it is nearly something right. I want the young people I
manifest in young people? always negative. This feeds into the labels work with to leave my sessions feeling better
It can come in a range of presentations – they have established for themselves, and equipped to face the world, so that they can
verbal and motor tics, self-harming, panic without any tools to combat these thoughts, face their problems with confidence and
attacks, obsessive and compulsive thoughts the cycles of negative inner speak spiral hope instead of anxiety and trepidation.
and actions, low mood, detachment, and until it overwhelms them.
aggression, to name but a few. How can families contact you?
How do you treat such an abstract Parents can email the clinic at
Are there any re-occurring symptoms symptom as negative thoughts? info@hopetreeclinic.co.uk, call us on
amongst all the cases you have treated? I have developed a unique sequence 020 8487 8308, or visit our website
Yes. The most universal symptom I see with of training and phases of analysis. One at www.hopetreeclinic.co.uk to find
all my anxiety cases is a powerfully negative of these phases creates a symbolic about our services.
inner speak. This negative inner speak is representation of their negative inner
an area of anxiety that doesn’t get enough speak. This is then countered with a
attention, nor do enough practitioners focus representation of the ‘good’ inner speak
on it, in my opinion. which is cultivated and trained over time.
The combination of understanding the Hopetree Clinic
How do you focus on it? physical symptoms and gaining the tools 020 8487 8308
The start of my anxiety program focuses on to address the internalisations, crafts a info@hopetreeclinic.co.uk
the universal physical symptoms of anxiety. powerful foundation upon which to build. www.hopetreeclinic.co.ukWhere Children Thrive
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Your daughter is unique and so is Heathfield. As well as providing an
excellent academic education and top-class pastoral care, we guide
your daughter to understand her personal strengths, live her ambitions,
and develop as the best possible version of herself. Our education
goes far beyond exam results – individual talent and spirit is celebrated
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OPEN MORNING
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TEDDINGTON WIMBLEDON
Providing Excellence in Care and Education Providing Excellence in Care and Education
for Children aged 6 weeks to 5 years for Children aged 6 weeks to 5 years
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3 freshly prepared meals
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A richly planned skill based extra-curricular program including; Swimming, Music, Drama,
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St Hilary’s Boys & Girls
Ages 2—11
Preparatory School, Godalming
Open Mornings on 18th September, 1st and 2nd October
Personal Tours by Arrangement
“Happy, charming and academically successful”
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and nursery where there’s
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Take a virtual tour or book a visit
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