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FREE THE DEFINITIVE FAMILY GUIDE FOR WEST LONDON
SUMMER 2015 ISSUE 5
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SUMMER 2016 ISSUE 9
ARE YOU IN OR OUT?
WHY
YOU SHOULD
LIVE IN LONDON
WHAT’S ON BOOKS EDUCATION STYLE ACTIVITIES
WELCOME
A re you in or out? I’m not talking Brexit, Remain or the EU referendum
but rather whether you are fully committed to a life in London. Sure, any
time spent on Rightmove will convince you into thinking you could have
a better life in the countryside, living in a manor house, surrounded by acres of
land and waited on by staff. But are we forgetting what it means to live in the city?
Sophie Clowes thinks city life rocks and tells us why the capital is the best place
to raise our kids.
In a neat segue, we’re shining the spotlight on things to do in the big smoke
with the kids in the holidays – from the best STEAM venues in London, to secret
gardens in Surrey. And children’s entertainment experts Sharky & George share
their ideas for alleviating boredom in the airport, on the beach and in the car.
Beverley Turner reminds us why Dads rock, and Jo Pratt has some easy summer
PHOTOGRAPHY & STYLING food to enjoy at home or abroad.
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Happy Holidays! Victoria Evans
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INDEX
04 WE LOVE
07 WHAT’S ON
11 BEVERLEY TURNER
12 FEATURE CITY VS COUNTRY
15 FASHION
18 STYLE
19 SHARKY & GEORGE
22 FOOD JO PRATT
24 EDUCATION
33 GIVEAWAYS
34 BOOKS
37 DIRECTORY BABIES & PRE-SCHOOLERS / LITTLE KIDS / BIG KIDS
48 DIRECTORY HOLIDAY CLUBS
49 DIRECTORY PARTIES
50 SUMMER ESSENTIALS
CITY KIDS editor Victoria Evans designer Caroline Haye education Christen Jamar features Sophie Clowes contributors Beverley Turner, Jo Pratt,
Sharon Fried-Jones, Sharky & George, Ahrani Logan, Lianne Kolirin, Romaine Coonghe, Shirley Khan
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LOVE TINDER MEETS NCT
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receive a beautifully packaged box of hands-on
projects each month, which includes everything
needed for your mini makers.
From £16.99 a month
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SUMMER SAFETY Butlin’s
Yes, it’s true, the Astonishing Family Science
Weekend coupled with red coats nostalgia gets
our thumbs up. Butlin’s have teamed up with the
National Space Centre, Science Museum, Microsoft,
Bletchley Park and Aardman Animations to run
a variety of workshops at various locations this
summer.
www.butlins.com
Buddy Tag’s safety wristbands connect via an app to your phone,
which alerts you when your kids stray too far away. Its alarm will also
warn you when it’s submerged in water; great when you’re anywhere
near a pool this summer.
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WWT London Wetland Centre Acton Green Common, Chiswick THE QUEEN’S
www.wwt.org.uk www.bedfordparkfestival.org
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Two days of fun at the traditional fete and craft fair. BIRTHDAY
WITH
BRICKS
Legoland, Windsor
www.legoland.co.uk
Richard Davenport
See Robin Hood and his men, the cruel Sheriff of The party will be set up on Miniland’s own
Nottingham, and the hopeful people of Loxley in Mall, in front of a 35,000 brick recreation of
this open air, promenade production. Buckingham Palace.
15 to 19 18 18
SUMMER SESSIONS EXPLORE THE KEW MIDSUMMER
RBG Kew - Some of the produced with Theobroma cacao
FAMILY DAY ZOOLOGY FETE
Chiswick House Grant Museum of Kew Green
www.chgt.org.uk Zoology www.kewfete.org
www.ucl.ac.uk/museums/zoology
One of several days of music and entertainment Ever wondered how heavy an elephant tusk Local good causes benefit from a traditional
at Chiswick House, but aimed at the younger is? Bring along budding young zoologists for an family day out with dog show, Victorian
generation. Great festival atmosphere. afternoon of hands-on family activities. fairground and food stalls.
19 30 From 30
EDWARDIAN JURASSIC PARK GIFFORDS CIRCUS
GARDEN PARTY Morden Hall Park Chiswick House & Gardens
www.thelunacinema.com www.giffordscircus.com
Fulham Palace
www.fulhampalace.org
Introduce the kids to Spielberg’s classic flick in
this stunning location. Bring a picnic and make
a night of it.
This vintage village green circus goes Wild
A traditional family day in the palace garden. The West. Expect a whip-crackin’, horse-wranglin,’
fun will include swing boats, face painting, ragtime hell-raisin’ show including aerialists, dancing
music and games. horses and more. Runs until 18th July.
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WHAT’S
ON July
1 & 8 & 15 6 to 10 From 9
MY FIRST THE SCARECROWS’
London Zoo
www.zsl.org SLEEPING BEAUTY WEDDING
Peacock Theatre Leicester Square Theatre
www.ballet.org.uk www.leicestersquaretheatre.com
Colin Hutton © Hartswood Films
Always wanted to glimpse a lion prowling its English National Ballet and English National Roald Dahl’s scariest book is brought to life in a
territory at twilight? Make your dream come Ballet School present My First Ballet: Sleeping tremendously terrifying treat for the whole family.
ASH
true on a Sunset Safari. Beauty, an enchanting ballet for the over-threes. Recommended for over-5s and brave adults.
From 10 16 19
BRER RABBIT SUPER SATURDAY OF ACADEMY TOTS
VISITS AFRICA SPORT Royal Academy of Music
www.ram.ac.uk
Puppet Barge, Richmond Turnham Green, Chiswick
www.puppetbarge.com www.supersaturdayofsport.co.uk
© Theatre Alibi
Super Saturday of Sport is back! More than 40 Inquisitive tots can discover exciting instruments
As usual, Brer Rabbit gets himself into trouble different sports and activities to try and it’s all at the Royal Academy of Music. Set in the Piano
and all the animals of Africa gather to help. completely free. Gallery at the Academy’s Museum.
From 23 From 25 From 30
FIRE! FIRE! URBAN AMBUSH HARRY POTTER
Museum of London Watermans Brentford AND THE CURSED CHILD
www.museumoflondon.org.uk www.watermans.org.uk
Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue
www.harrypottertheplay.com
Discover London before, during and after the Urban Ambush Creative Summer Camps start on 25 Harry’s huge stage debut. Over two nights, watch
Great Fire in an interactive exhibition marking the July for four weeks. Harry grapple with the past as his son struggles
350th anniversary of the disaster. Quote CITYKIDSUA for a 10% discount with the family legacy.
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Now Now Now
SHERLOCK HOLMES: SLIDE AT THE
Lego Movie © & Lego Group & Warner Bros. Entertainment IInc.
THE EXPERIENCE ARCELORMITTAL ORBIT
Madame Tussauds Queen Elizabeth Park, Stratford
www.madametussauds.com/london www.arcelormittalorbit.com
The Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith
www.lyric.co.uk
Richard Davenport
Visitors to this new walk-through adventure get Olivier award-winning director Sean Holmes’ Travel down the UK’s tallest public artwork
to help Dr Watson find the enigmatic Sherlock critically acclaimed production of Bugsy Malone is through light and dark sections. The Slide twists
in an interactive theatrical experience. back following a sell out run last year. Until 4 Sept. and turns, ending with a 50m drop.
1 to 31 7 & 21 13 to 28
KIDS WEEK PUNCH & JUDY JUNGLE BOOK
RBG Kew - Some of the produced with Theobroma cacao
Theatres across London and DONKEY RIDES Southbank Centre
www.kidsweek.co.uk www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Dukes Meadows
www.thefoodmarketchiswick.com
The annual ‘kids go free’ theatre promotion Enjoy a bit of British seaside culture organised Rudyard Kipling’s story is brought into the 21st
returns with deals on loads of top shows, as well by the Food Market Chiswick. Events also 24 July century with street dance, circus, a beat-boxing
as backstage workshops. and 4 September. Baloo and graffiti artist Bagheera.
16 24 28 & 29
CONSERVATION IN KEW THE MOVIES CBEEBIES PROMS
BUSHY PARK STAR WARS: Royal Albert Hall
www.royalalberthall.com
Bushy Park THE FORCE AWAKENS
www.royalparks.org.uk
Kew Gardens
www.kew.org
Come along to this family activity where kids An outdoor screening of one of the biggest films Join the BBC Concert Orchestra and some of
can get involved with conservation and search of all times, in one of London’s loveliest and CBeebies’ best-loved presenters and characters
for species which need protecting. most picturesque settings. in two proms for under-5s and families.
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CAMPS
Put on your super cape… it’s time for an adventure!
Super Kids’ Quest Summer Camp is full of exciting, creative
missions where boys and girls will exercise their muscles,
imaginations and cooperation skills –working
together to complete a different Quest each day!
Schedule a day, a few days, or several full week sessions.
You can customize your child’s camp days to fit your
schedule. It’s the perfect break for kids (and parents)
during the long summer months.
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TURNER
IN PRAISE OF
FATHERHOOD
If you believe the mainstream media, all mothers can be of laundry or the unstacked dishwasher. They wouldn’t mind me
categorised: Tiger Mum is pushy, competitive and basking in the revealing that they send pictures of the pint they’re enjoying in
reflected glory of her twins; Feral Mum slides out of bed after the sunshine while baby snoozes in the pram or witty remarks
a night of online gambling and has a cigarette for breakfast. on the lunacy of music classes. They feel no guilty conscience
Gym mum arrives at the school gates in Lycra every single day, about truly enjoying and basking in their time with the baby.
exercising to stave off the
crushing boredom of having
nothing else to do and PTA
... because parenting is still seen primarily as ‘women’s work’
mum treats pick-up as though which actually does many modern dads a huge dis-service.
she was a middle-manager in
retail, checking that everyone is ‘on the same page’ about the They know it’s challenging and draining and occasionally boring
summer fair. We may squirm, uncomfortably recognising some but they also know this luxury of time with their child is finite.
of the types, but these labels remain horribly reductive, failing to And their female partners aren’t furious about the unmade beds
acknowledge the blood, sweat and gin we expend just doing our when they come home from the office – they’re grateful of having
bloody best. Dads, however, get off lightly. a hubby who truly understands what it’s like to have sole charge
of their little human for 12 hours.
There are no equivalent tags to describe men who spend so long
in the office that they only see their kids in weekend daylight When dads are involved from the start it brings couples closer.
(‘Banker dad’) or those who choose golf over cheering their kid And as they grow older, they’ll make brilliant ‘Dolphin dads’
from the side-lines (‘It’s-all-about-me dad’) or dads who teach – this is the one daddy label that’s gathering momentum: a
masculinity through a good slap and a crying ban (‘Bulldog dad’). concept developed by Harvard Psychologist Shawn Achor who
These labels don’t exist (they do now!) because parenting is still refers to the fact that dolphins raise children by a “playful,
seen primarily as ‘women’s work’, which actually does many intelligent, social” approach to communication and discipline.
modern dads a huge dis-service. Because dolphins teach their young by swimming alongside and
having fun, ‘dolphin dads’ are likely to be found kicking a ball
Fathers have never been as with their kids, having a pillow
hands-on as they are today.
It starts in ante-natal classes
‘Dolphin dads’ – this is the one fight or playing a computer game
with them. We mums often watch
such as the ones I run, where
they quiz midwives on the
daddy label that’s gathering these sort of activities from the
side-line while sorting out the
exact composition of amniotic momentum. white wash from the colours.
fluid, and continues at birth When we play our kids games, we
where they’re calm, supportive and kind. They help interview tell them that we value things other than academic achievements
nannies and attend each school tour, helping ease the burden of and are interested in joining their world.
responsibility for their partners. More and more men are taking
their full allowance of shared paternity leave. And we women can Fathers will only have fully arrived on the parenting scene once
learn a lot from them. there is a whole list of offensive nicknames to sum up their
inadequacies. Until then, keep it up fellas – you’re doing a great
The WhatsApp messages of The Blooming Bunch dads who take job.
a career break are about liberation. They don’t lament the pile
Beverley Turner runs www.thebloomingbunch.co.uk and hosts Sunday Mornings on LBC Radio at 10am.
CITYKIDSMAGAZINE.CO.UK 11FEATURE
CITY VS COUNTRY
HOW LONDON WINS
by SOPHIE CLOWES
“When are you moving out of London?” This question seems to emerge annually at the first frantic pulling
on of last year’s shorts and t-shirts. The sun shines and with it an inference that country dwelling is a
wholesome and therefore better choice for families. It’s not only friends and family who pose the question
but many Londoners themselves. And for good reason, the quest for a perfect life, fuelled by Instagram
feeds of England’s green and pleasant land, rattles even the most entrenched London family.
While there are those who fall resolutely into the rural camp advantages over a move out. This city is where the big bucks
or the urban one, there are many more who mentally occupy are made and London jobs pay more (for the most part) than
a middle ground, wishing they could cherry-pick the best of elsewhere. You only need one car (and die-hard urbanites not
both worlds. While taking brown envelopes from neither estate seeking rural respite might argue even one is superfluous). The
agent nor tourist board, here is how and why the capital is the human warmth (literal and metaphorical) of 8.6 million+ people
place to raise your kids. means the capital’s ambient temperature is always higher than
elsewhere, which in turn means cheaper heating bills. And the
A SUCCESSION OF LITTLE VILLAGES gardens, oh our city’s glorious oases of green cost us nothing
When out-of-towners discover we live in this amazing city, more (in time or money) than the taxes we are obliged to pay
they think we live in the City, or, at least, at Piccadilly Circus. anyway. The outstanding State schools, world-class hospitals,
Our corner of West London is, in fact, a little village and your and leading galleries and museums are ours for the taking. And
corner might be another. This green and leafy metropolis is when the city calls us to part with our cash, it’s often to buy the
a succession of such little villages and those in the privileged best the world can offer, be it food, theatre or yoga teachers.
west are spoilt by the river, parks and square gardens that are
our playgrounds. In fact, West London’s proximity to both the FITTER CHILDREN
West End and the West Country makes it the perfect middle The real clincher for city living is our connection to our
ground. environment and how we move within it. Paradoxical though
it may seem, our children may be physically fitter and more
London is a (if not the) big cheese as far as global cities go. As one engaged in their surroundings than their country counterparts.
friend put it, “Ultimately, whatever anyone says, London still, They walk, scoot or bike everywhere, noticing the changing
and always will, utterly rock!” The culturally rich, cosmopolitan,
tolerant, each-to-their-own, prevailing London attitude means
our children are racially colour-blind, linguistically flexible and
wholly accepting of human life in its myriad forms. They are
aware of their tiny but vital stitch in the vibrant London
blanket. They are happy inhabitants of one of the most
famous cities in the world, where there are important
life lessons around every corner.
Property prices aside (I realise I’m
sidestepping the big one here), London
living has some financially favourable
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© Royal Parks
seasons and life form around them. They absorb the the ‘old’ people I meet in London are so alive and interesting.”
awesomeness of their city while being in it, as opposed to Variety really is the spice of life.
being driven through it, and, as such, enjoy untold freedom.
They are streetwise and peoplewise, engaging with their fellow THE BEST OF ALL WORDS
Londoners, who are true citizens of the world. Out-of-towners, But what of that summer need to escape the city? Nowhere
on the other hand, risk being hostages to their cars, whether are there more opportunities for summer schools and courses,
it’s the school run, the city commute or, worse, both. relaxation and entertainment for our children, with or without
us, than in London. But sometimes swimming in the Serpentine
When we start on this crazy parental journey, there is comfort before work (really, you should try it) or weekend picnicking in
to be sought in pushing buggies together, in walking off the baby Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park (you haven’t been? You
blues and blubber, sheltering in cafes, popping into shops and must!) don’t feed the need for a rural fix. While living in the
each other’s houses and playing in the park. There is solidarity capital grants us the best of all worlds for most of the year,
in numbers. As our newborns grow, we are able to grow there is always a need to duck out and enjoy a different sort of
through opportunity. As our children develop independence, life, just for a while.
we are able to maintain our own. Living in London doesn’t
make our children pallid or unhealthy. Nor does it render them Time then to sweat your assets. If you are one of the lucky
more money-oriented or spoilt. On the contrary, our leafy ones who owns your London home (let’s continue to sidestep
corner of the capital enables them to live happy, well-adjusted, the monstrous property expense conundrum), there’s a high
social childhoods, to become true citizens of the world. Who chance you can make money renting it out. And when the last
doesn’t like a bike ride where the start, middle or end involves of the summer rosé has been drunk and day-to-day family life
an ice cream? must resume, London is where it’s at. For, as Samuel Johnson
said (in less gender-enlightened times), ‘Why, Sir, you find no
The diversity of life is ours for the taking. Everyone can become man, at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London. No, Sir,
someone and normal is an expansive word that encompasses when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in
food from the four corners of the world, football to free running, London all that life can afford.” There, then, is my response to
fine art to flamenco shows. As another friend enthused, “all that pesky moving out question.
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imaginative, especially when it comes to finding the fun in airport
lounges and the boring car journeys whilst you’re eagerly waiting On the beach
to get to the beach! Once you finally arrive at your destination and the sun is hopefully
shining there is even more endless fun to be had. You can get a
Departure Lounge photo-trickography photo almost anywhere.
If you’ve never tried Departure Lounge Olympics and then it’s
about time you had a game: The beach offers up so many great games and activities such as:
MORPH: Bury your dad (not his head) and build him a mermaid tail
FASTEST TIME TO RETURN to the ‘Grandstand’ with a full cup of or give him boobs if you like!
water. BUILD A SANDMAN: Just like a snowman, but with sand.
FASTEST TIME TO HOP around the departure lounge on one foot DRIBBLE CASTLES: Jazz up your normal sandcastle with a dribble
FASTEST TIME TO GALLOP around the departure lounge like a castle (lots of wet sand!)
horse. TOWEL RACE: Imagine that the sand is a burning river of lava and
WHO CAN GET THE MOST SIGNATURES from airport staff in 10 you need to cross it to get to the ice cream.
minutes. GIANT SAND NOUGHTS AND CROSSES
SUNGLASSES SHOT: Best photo of you trying on the biggest and BEACH BOWLING: You’ll need a tennis ball or a coconut and some
silliest sunglasses you can find in one of the airport shops. empty bottles and make yourself a sand alley.
BUM-SHUFFLE RACE: Each shuffler sits on the floor at the start line SAND ANGELS: Just like snow angels but a little messier.
holding onto both feet, which should be touching each other at the DEMOLITION: Using flat rocks, build the highest tower possible
heels. When the starter says “GO”, the shufflers have to race to the by balancing them on top of each other. Use sand as cement
finish line as fast as they possibly can. It is essential that both feet then agree who is going to demolish each tower and go find a
remain in contact with each other throughout the race and that both good handful of rocks and choose a fair distance before you start
hands stay holding onto their feet. trying to demolish the tower!
SAND VEHICLES: Who can make the best sand vehicles to drive
In transit around in.
When you’re in transit there are tonnes more games to keep
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THE FESTIVAL SEASON WITH KIDS
by VICTORIA EVANS
1. Four seasons in one day - We all know what the weather is
like in the UK so don’t pack light for a festival. You are not on
holiday, you are not going abroad! Keep a bag separate for wet
weather days with extra dry clothes for everyone. You can even
keep it in the car so that you can make sure it stays dry.
2. Take some friends - Great for babysitting as you can take it in
turns for any late night performances you want to see, plus the
kids will have other little friends to play with.
3. Do not forget the do-do - Or whatever comforter your child
needs to go to sleep. Many families have left their £400
weekend early because of a missing teddy.
4. Snacks - Are a godsend, hungry kids are not. Queues for food can
test even the most Zen. And you’ll be saving money as you go.
5. Plan for losing your child - Sounds harsh but we’ve all lost sight
of our kids at some point. A festival situation will stress you out
more. Write your mobile number on their arm. Check you have
mobile reception. Take photos of your child each day so that
you have a ready description available should they go missing.
Discuss with them a meeting point or plan if they get separated
from you.
6. Make the most of activities - There is so much for kids to do, so
try to have a hit list so that everyone feels they’re getting a look
in. However, see tip 7.
7. Ditch the routine - Go with the flow for once or you won’t be
able to chill and enjoy the shows.
8. Baby wipes are king - You’re a parent so you’ve probably
worked this out already, but take a year’s supply with you. Also
a small bag of plasters, antiseptic and Calpol.
9. Ear defenders - They’re available for kids and worth it if you end
up near the sound system for Fat Boy Slim or Reggie n Bollie.
10. Take fairy lights - You probably won’t be thinking about
decorating your tent, but it’s worth it. Bunting, fairy lights and
fake flowers all work and with battery operated LED lights all
the rage you won’t need electricity!
© Camp Bestival
CITYKIDSMAGAZINE.CO.UK 21FOOD
BY JO PRATT
FIG, SERRANO AND CURD CHEESE SALAD
WITH HONEY DRESSING
Assembling a sharing plate like this is such a simple and delicious way to celebrate wonderfully ripe figs, salty cured ham, full flavoured
curd cheese and honey. This is the perfect recipe to serve any time of the day, whether it be for brunch, lunch or starter.
SERVES 4
12-16 figs, depending on their size
12-16 slices Serrano ham
200g sheep’s curd cheese, or ricotta if
unavailable
2 sprigs fresh oregano
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
juice of ½ lemon
1 tbsp honey (try a flavoured one such as
thyme, lavender or orange blossom)
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1. Cut the figs in quarters and sit onto plates. Lay
slices of ham in between the figs. Spoon the curd
cheese into the middle.
2. To make the dressing, strip the leaves off the
oregano stalks and roughly chop. Place half in a
bowl and mix with the olive oil, lemon juice, honey,
and season with salt and pepper.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the top of the salad,
scatter over the remaining oregano and serve.
PADRÓN PEPPERS These are traditionally Spanish, though widely available everywhere
now, particularly during the summer months. The thing I love about
(PIMIENTOS DE PADRÓN) these little green peppers is that, every so often, you come across
a fiery one, making it like a game of Russian Roulette when you eat
them. Cook as a tasty pre-dinner nibble or part of a tapas selection.
SERVES 4 1. Heat a frying pan or wok over a medium heat. Add the oil.
2 tbsp olive oil 2. Add the peppers and fry over a medium heat for about
1 bag of Padron 4-5 minutes, tossing and shaking the pan every once in
peppers a while, until you see the skin of the peppers blister and
sea salt they appear to be shrinking.
3. Sprinkle fairly generously with sea salt and serve hot.
Grab them by the stalk, take a bite and see if you’ve a
feisty one or not. Either way, they are simply delicious.
22 CITYKIDSMAGAZINE.CO.UKSTRAWBERRIES
WITH VANILLA CASHEW CREAM
W ith summer upon us and
temperatures rising (well...
let’s hope so), our appetite changes SERVES 4
PREPARATION TIME 5 minutes + 2 hours soaking
somewhat and we tend to crave
lighter foods such as fresh fruits, 400g / 14oz ripe strawberries For the vanilla cashew cream
salads and healthier dishes. This is freshly ground black pepper 150g / 5.oz / ¼ cups cashew nuts
the ideal time to get creative, spend a few basil leaves, finely shredded (optional) seeds from 1 vanilla pod/bean
less time cooking and more time juice of ½ lime 2 tbsp maple syrup
assembling simple dishes with fresh ice cubes, to serve (optional)
ingredients. Preparing a sharing
plate like this this fig salad is such a 1. To make the cashew cream, put the cashews in a bowl and cover with water.
simple and delicious way to celebrate Leave to soak for about 2 hours to soften.
wonderfully ripe figs, salty cured
2. Drain the softened cashews and put them in a food processor with 125ml /
ham, full flavoured curd cheese and
4fl oz/ ½ cup cold water. Blend until completely smooth, adding up to 125ml /
fragrant honey. This is the perfect 4fl oz / ½ cup more water, as necessary, until it is smooth and creamy, and
recipe to serve any time of the day, you have a cream as thick or loose as you like. Add the vanilla seeds and
whether it be for brunch, lunch or maple syrup and briefly blitz to combine.
starter. And if you’re planning a trip
out to pick your own strawberries 3. Prepare the strawberries as you like, whether you want to serve them whole
or cut up. Add a twist of pepper and scatter over the basil, if using. Serve with
or, like me, you automatically
the vanilla cashew cream.
add them to your shopping list as
soon as the British season starts,
then why not serve them with this
amazing cashew cream. It’s lower in
saturated fat than dairy cream, high
in calcium and zinc, which are great
for your immune system and skin.
This healthier twist to the classic
British dessert of strawberries and
cream will go down a treat with all
the family. Enjoy and have a great
summer!
In the Mood for Healthy
Food
by Jo Pratt,
published by
Nourish Books
CITYKIDSMAGAZINE.CO.UK 23EDUCATION
A STEAMY SUMMER
FOR KIDS
With summer holidays around the corner, we know that parents are looking
for ways to keep those days filled. Here’s a list of five STEM and STEAM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, (Arts) and Maths) activities - all around
London - that will have those budding scientists thinking and doing far beyond
the excursion.
where you can come face to face with the
SCIENCE MUSEUM Apollo 10 Command Module, learn about
Exhibition Road, SW7 2DD
Einstein’s legacy, and more.
Open: 10AM – 6PM Monday - Sunday This summer the museum has an special
FREE. Special exhibitions; IMAX exhibition entitled “Leonardo da Vinci –
features and flight simulators are The Mechanics of Genius”, showcasing
ticketed. the artist’s engineering brilliance with 39
historical models of da Vinci’s inventions;
Age: All Ages
large-scale reproductions of his drawings
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk and sketches; and modern-day robotics and
aviation inspired by his designs. Children
© Tim Mitchell / Royal Institution
No doubt you’re familiar with this London will enjoy 13 interactive games and 10
stalwart’s offerings for young minds. Its six multimedia installations.
floors of exhibits offer a historical journey
through invention, design and discovery, Until 4th September 2016. Ticketed.
at the Faraday Museum, attend a summer
THE ROYAL INSTITUTION (Ri) show, or participate in the Summer Schools
21 Albemarle Street, W1S 4BS
Programme. This year’s shows include one
Open: 9AM – 6PM Monday - Friday on the science of everyday life,investigating
FREE & Ticketed household science; and another on the
Age: 6+ science of special effects used in film
www.rigb.org and TV. The Ri 2016 Summer Schools
programme, which runs in July and August,
Renowned for its Christmas lectures, the offers children the opportunity to don a
Royal Institution (Ri) aims to promote the lab coat and be a scientist for a day at the
positive interaction between science and L’Oréal Young Scientist Centre. Sessions
© EPPDCSI - Ph Levy / Leonardo de Vinci exhibition society, a mission that makes it a perfect range from Mathematical Origami and
place for STEM/STEAM outings. Through Robotic Explorers for the younger ones to
Family Fun Days, theatre events, workshops discovering Cryptography and Life on Mars
and summer schools, the Ri encourages for teens.
fun, hands-on science-focused education.
Children can view objects used in some
of the world’s most famous experiments
24 CITYKIDSMAGAZINE.CO.UKEDUCATION
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE Located in the grounds of St Thomas’ FAB LAB LONDON
1 Frederick’s Place, EC2R 8AE
MUSEUM Hospital near Westminster, this hidden
gem of a museum is on the site where the Open 10AM – 5PM Monday – Friday
2 Lambeth Palace Rd, SE1 7EW “lady with the lamp” set up her first nursing Saturday Camp sessions – Duration &
Open: 10AM – 5PM Monday – Sunday school. Children and parents can explore
prices vary.
Adult: £7.50 - Under 16: £3.80 the museum on its family trail and play
Age: 9+
Family Ticket: £15.00 (up to two adults I-Spy whilst finding out about the life of
STEM heroine Florence Nightingale. The www.fablablondon.org
and two children under 16). Additional
museum is interactive with listening points,
children on Family Ticket (up to 2 If 3-D printing has sparked your interest,
video installations, and a great blackboard
children): £1. Under 5s Free. word game inspired by a game that Florence check out Fab Lab London. A purpose-built
Age: 5+ played. Costumes, notebooks, stuffed pets digital fabrication and rapid prototyping
www.florence-nightingale.co.uk and hospital artefacts transport you into workspace, it offers Saturday Camps run
Florence Nightingale’s world, from her by FIRETechCamp for kids aged 9 and
childhood through to the Crimean War. up. Children can work independently or
together with a grown-up to design and
The museum is also hosting “Take Me make using a 3-D printer; carry out coding
to Neverland” in partnership with Great activities; or design and build a robot. Note:
Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) through parents do have to remain on;site. Anyone
the end of October 2016. The exhibition interested in looking around Fab Lab
examines the true story behind J M Barrie’s London are welcome on Friday open days.
Peter Pan, showcasing many pieces of
memorabilia that have never been displayed FIRETechCamp also offer Summer Camp
in the public before. maker sessions at Imperial College London
including mobile app design.
© Florence Nigthtingale Museum See www.firetechcamp.com
younger children should be aware that 2016. Application deadlines in June/July
WELLCOME COLLECTION some exhibits contain human remains). A with limited spaces.
183 Euston Road, NW1 2BE
Free Young Explorer pack for the “Medicine
Open 10AM – 6PM Tuesday – Sunday; Now” exhibit is available for ages 5–10. Finally the Collection has this year launched
Thursday Late to 10PM. FREE The Crunch, a year of events and activities
Age: 14+ Younger visitors welcome but Summer activities include a free (first come, around the UK focused on food, health and
parents need to be aware that material first serve) drop-in Saturday Studio for the planet.
ages 14-19 when teens can try their hand See www.thecrunch.wellcome.ac.uk
is PG-rated.
at a range of creative activities, including
www.wellcomecollection.org
photography and digital journalism.
The Wellcome Collection explores the The RawMinds Summer project invites 14
connections between life, art and medicine to 19 year olds to collaborate in creating an
in the past, present and future. The exhibition that exploring how our bodies
collection’s two permanent exhibitions, and minds rest, play, work and wander.
“Medicine Now” and “Medicine Man,” hold Results of their efforts will be open to
lots of talking points for teens (parents of Wellcome Collection visitors late October
Ahrani Logan is a former scientist, ex-BBC Science and Education TV Producer; STEM Ambassador for
STEMNET; Mentor at University of Leeds and King’s College London and Co-Founder of Peapodicity.
Peapodicity is an award-winning Edtech Startup based in West London & Chicago, USA. It focuses on
creating innovative, fun and educational STEM and STEAM content for 3 to 10 year olds. They will be © Wellcome Collection
releasing the RFAppathon winning app "AMazing STEMM Trailblazers" in the New Year.
www.peapodicity.com Follow Ahrani on Twitter @AhraniLogan and @Peapodicity
CITYKIDSMAGAZINE.CO.UK 25
EDUCATION
CREATIVE
AND
EDUCATIONAL It’s also important to seek out apps and
games that encourage community and
GAMING creativity. To that end, we’re grateful
to Joshua Davidson, Managing Director
of the creative educational game Night
(it does exist) Zookeeper, who has suggested some games
that offer very real educational creative
opportunities.
DIY.org
by CHRISTEN JAMAR
An online community where kids can
learn from and teach other kids through
posted videos and photographs. Highly
monitored to keep the community safe and
What screens and access to technology But the thing is, I know that technology can constructive, the site offers kids a place to
mean for our children is perhaps one of the offer children incredible opportunities for post their work, learn new skills, and accept
most challenging questions for a parent learning, for creativity, and for connectivity. new challenges. Children can earn badges
today. The worry that it can incite is almost Not just in explicitly educational ways, but in dozens of different skills, including
palpable - bring up the topic of screen- in the everyday. I’m immensely grateful for writing, archery, baking, app development
time at a parents-get-together and you smart phones and iPads when my kids and botany, to name a few.
can immediately feel the collective anxiety. spend an hour Skyping with family and
When, how much, and what to do are a friends overseas. I appreciate it when they Technology Will Save Us
constant negotiation; and personally, I have, ask me how high Mount Everest is, or how techwillsaveus.com: Started by a London
more than once, (almost) considered binning old the Karate Kid is, or why David Bowie is mum, this site sells DIY technology kits,
the screens just to head off one more important (all incredibly important points of encouraging children to learn how to
argument; one more over-stimulated child enquiry), I can turn to Wikipedia, IMDB or build and understand tech. Kits include
reacting hysterically to a small request. Spotify. electronic-dough, building and coding a
game set, and introduction to soldering.
Erase All Kittens
eraseallkittens.com: is an online platform
game in which players are on a mission to
save the world’s kittens by using HTML and
CSS code. Kids learn real coding skills while
working to move up levels in the game.
Night Zookeeper
nightzookeeper.com: Davidson’s own
educational game, Night Zookeeper
allows kids to create and develop their
own animal characters in a magical world
through writing, drawing and creativity
games. Integrated with the new English
curriculum, the game has crossover
application for teachers and parents in
both the virtual and real world.
CITYKIDSMAGAZINE.CO.UK 27EDUCATION
MEETING DEMAND:
NEW SCHOOLS FOR WEST LONDON
by CHRISTEN JAMAR
balance is precarious at best: London Councils forecasts that
schools in the capital will need to find 35,000 new secondary
places and 78,000 new primary places by 2020.
Even where students have a place, it’s likely not to be the school
they wanted. Nearly half of all Hammersmith & Fulham secondary
applicants missed out on their preferred school last year, while
approximately a third in the other three boroughs settled for less
than first choice. The statistics at the primary level were slightly
better with between 17 percent and 26 percent of families not
getting their first choices in all but Kensington & Chelsea, where
over 40 percent of families missed their preferred school.
For many of us, there is no question that is more likely to have us This adds another layer of complexity to the issue of school places.
reaching for that glass of wine than that of schools. The wheres, the Some new space is created through community school expansion, but
whys, the how-did-you-get-a-place-THERE? It’s a conversation much more new space is available through the creation of new free
that’s both endlessly fascinating and excruciatingly boring. schools and academies, often in places where parents are unhappy
with the current availability, but not necessarily where there is the
At CK HQ we get it. We’re shepherding our kids through this greatest needs, according to Susan Hamlyn, director of The Good
system (“it’s not a system; it’s chaos!” one expert said), and we’ve Schools Guide Educational Consultants (www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk).
had more than one sleepless night wondering if we’re leading them
down the best path. So, in an effort to pick our way through the Aside from funding issues, any school growth requires actual space,
labyrinth, we thought we’d speak to the schools themselves. Not and there’s a dramatic shortage of available sites. “It’s all very well
just any schools, either, but new schools that are just starting out for a bureaucrat to tick a box to open a new school but if there is
in this West London educational landscape that often feels more no location, it’s pretty meaningless,” Hamlyn told City Kids. Schools
Dali than Turner. have had to move from temporary site to temporary site as they
search and/or wait for a permanent option to become available.
We’ve turned to two schools from starkly opposing corners of Even for those successful new schools - the most obvious example
the picture: Ealing Fields, a new free secondary that is opening being West London Free School - the starting is a hard slog. In May,
in September; and Falkner House Boys’ School, a pre-prep West London Free School’s founder Toby Young told Schools Week,
independent for boys, starting in Kensington in September 2017, “I was very critical of England’s public education system under the
which aims to follow in the ambitious footsteps of the eponymous last Labour government, and I hadn’t grasped how difficult it is to
girls’ school. These schools’ heads will write a diary entry starting do better, and to bring about system-wide improvement.”
in the Autumn, providing a snapshot of what its like on the other
side of the school gates. Meanwhile, we thought we’d confront According to Hamlyn, among the many challenges that schools
the chaos head-on, to try to make sense of the West London face is meeting the needs of a hugely diverse population in
educational picture. an environment of crippling budget cuts; recruiting teachers,
particularly in maths and sciences, in an area of the country where
THE STATE SECTOR AND SCHOOL PLACES the cost of living is so high; and coping, of course, with ever-
growing student numbers. Still, she says, schools are, for the most
The great cloud hanging over the state sector is the scarcity of part, managing “magnificently,” adding that the key to a successful
school places. According to the school census, Hammersmith & new school is “making the school feel like a community in which
Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, Ealing and Hounslow had a small everybody has equal importance. There are disaffected children,
surplus of secondary places in 2015, while, of those boroughs only but if you give them a sense of community, [make them feel] that
Hounslow came up short—by about 70 places—for primary. That their school is proud of them, you see results.”
28 CITYKIDSMAGAZINE.CO.UKEDUCATION
INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS IN DEMAND FALKNER HOUSE BOYS’ SCHOOL
Despite rising fees and increased competition, demand in Falkner House Girls’ School in Kensington has established a strong
the independent sector seems insatiable. “You could open reputation for academic excellence since it opened in 1954. It
an independent school in a cowshed, and it would fill in a aims to replicate this when it opens Falkner House Boys’ School
minute,” Hamlyn quips, adding that, in West London, demand in September 2017. Very much a family school (the expansion
is particularly high for co-ed and boys schools. The challenges is exclusively family-backed), the headteacher Eleanor Dixon
for a family traversing the independent sector, though perhaps is granddaughter of Falkner House founder Flavia Nunes; her
less complicated than the state sector, are still daunting as the mother Anita Griggs will be principal of both schools; and her
choice of school opens up questions of tutoring, facilities, and sister Flavia Rogers is head of the girls’ school.
appropriateness for the child.
As such, the boys’ school will follow the same educational
Still, Hamlyn says that fear of a place shortage in the independent philosophy as the girls’. Chosen after an assessment, 36 boys over
sector is largely unfounded. Instead, there’s often a mismatch two classes will start in Reception, with additional classes being
between the parent’s desired schools; and the schools where that added in subsequent years to complete the school. The school
child will do well. “There are plenty of good schools in London that focuses on small group teaching sessions - “small schools for
are not called St. Paul’s, and if [parents] are realistic about their small children” - to ensure understanding of academic concepts.
child, then we can always find a place,” she says. It is also anti-tutoring, aiming to meet each student’s needs during
the school day. Though on separate sites, girls and boys will share
special events and have shared IT lessons, a particular focus of
the school.
EALING FIELDS HIGH SCHOOL
In 2012, parents in South Ealing responded to the very real worry
of an impending shortage of secondary school places by seeking
support for a new local free school. Support came in spades—
informational meetings were standing-room-only; Professor Guy
Claxon, education expert of the Building Learning Power (BLP)
programme, offered his input in 2013 (and is now the school’s
patron). Then the Education Secretary Michael Gove praised the
school’s ambitions at an Ealing Town Hall meeting in 2014.
Ealing Fields is now ready to welcome its first cohort of 120 Year
7 students this coming September, and aims to foster a sense of
community and adventure, encouraging an open dialogue with
students while pushing them to take risks in learning. Headteacher
Lee Faith will inaugurate the school with a four-strand curriculum
of Academics, Innovation, Enrichment, and Citizenship. The BLP
learning philosophy, which calls for teaching students to face
challenges with courage, curiosity and integrity, is foundational
to the school’s approach. As the Ealing Fields motto states; “Brave
enough to listen to our hearts - bold enough to sharpen our
minds.”
Penywern Road site
Ealing Fields High School 3D plan
CITYKIDSMAGAZINE.CO.UK 29THE DEFINITIVE FAMILY GUIDE FOR WEST LONDON
City Kids Magazine is also online with more
ideas and inspiration for classes, activities
and events for all the family
www.citykidsmagazine.co.uk
SATURDAY SCHOOLS for bilingual children
Chinese: Link Chinese Academy ................................ www.linkchinese.co.uk
Czech: The Czech School ........................................ www.czechschool.org.uk
Danish: Den Danske Kirke ....................................... www.danskekirke.org
Dutch: De Regenboog School ................................. www.regenboogschool.org.uk
Finnish: Finnish School of Kingston ......................... www.fsok.org
French: La Petite Ēcole d’Ealing .............................. www.petiteecoledealing.com
La Petite Ēcole du Samedi
et Patati Patata West Kensington ................ www.etpatatipatata.com
Boule de Neige école française…............... www.bouledeneigelondonfrenchschool.webs.com
German: Deutsche Samstagschule Ealing .................. www.germansaturdayschoolealing.co.uk
Hindi: Culture Curry ............................................... www.culturecurry.co.uk
Italian: via the Italian Consulate .............................. www.conslondra.esteri.it
Japanese: The Japanese School ................................... www.thejapaneseschool.ltd.uk
Polish: Polska Sobotnia Szkoła im M.Reja ............. www. www.polskaszkolachiswick.org
Polska Szkoła im. Stefana kardynała .......... www.polska-szkola.org.uk
Wyszyńskiego w Londynie
Russian: Cathedral of the Dormition ......................... www.russianchurchlondon.org
Spanish: Instituto Cervantes ...................................... www. londres.cervantes.es (Wednesday & Friday classes)
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SCHOOL OPEN DAYS
ARTS ED 11yrs+ co-ed HAMPTON SCHOOL 11yrs+ boys ORCHARD HOUSE 3-11yrs co-ed
www.artsed.co.uk www.hamptonschool.org.uk www.orchardhs.org.uk
SIXTH FORM 27 Sept 10am: 24 Sept 020 8742 8544 - info@orchardhs.org.uk
DAY SCHOOL (Yrs 7-11) 28 Sept Visitors’ Afternoons at 2.30pm:
Admissions secretary 020 8987 6600 27 Sept / 13 & 18 Oct / 14 & 24 Nov QUEEN’S COLLEGE 11-18yrs girls
020 8979 9273 or www.qcl.org.uk
AVENUE HOUSE 3-11yrs co-ed admissions@hamptonschool.org.uk 5pm: 21 & 22 Sept / 9am: 13 Oct & 16 Nov
www.avenuehouse.org
To book an appointment 020 8998 9981 RAVENSCOURT PARK PREPARATORY
HARVINGTON PREP SCHOOL 3-11yrs girls
SCHOOL 4-11yrs co-ed
www.harvingtonschool.com
CHISWICK AND BEDFORD PARK www.rpps.co.uk
By appointment only: 020 8997 1583
3-11yrs co-ed (girls only after 7yrs) 9.15am: 20 Sept / 13 Oct / 15 Nov
www.cbppschool.co.uk HEATHFIELD HOUSE SCHOOL I4-11yrs co-ed 020 8846 9153
By appointment only www.heathfieldhouse.co.uk
ST AUGUSTINE’S PRIORY 3-18yrs girls
Call for appointment: 020 8994 3385
CLIFTON LODGE 3-13yrs co-ed www.saintaugustinespriory.org.uk
www.cliftonlodgeschool.co.uk SIXTH FORM 5 Oct
IBSTOCK PLACE 4-18yrs co-ed
Private tours during the school week WHOLE SCHOOL 10am: 8 Oct / 11 Mar 2017
www.ibstockplaceschool.co.uk
Telephone 020 8579 3662 Register to attend
PREP 9.30am: 15 June / 28 Sept / 16 Nov
admissions@cliftonlodgeschool.co.uk
SENIORS ST BENEDICT’S 3-18yrs co-ed
COLET COURT 7-13yrs boys 5pm: 21 Sept / 9am: 24 Sept / www.stbenedicts.org.uk
www.coletcourt.org.uk 9am: 10 May 2017 NURSERY 9 June / 6 Oct / 3 & 24 Nov
7+ 8+ 11+ 7 Nov JUNIORS 14 June / 15 Sept / 8 Nov
KEW GREEN PREP SCHOOL 4-11yrs co-ed
ccschoolsec@stpaulsschool.org.uk SENIORS 13 Sept / 13 Oct / 14 Nov
www.kgps.co.uk
SIXTH FORM 10 Oct
DURSTON HOUSE 4-13yrs boys Wednesdays 9:15am:
WHOLE SCHOOL 10 Oct
www.durstonhouse.org 21 Sept / 12 Oct / 16 Nov
enquiries@stbenedicts.org.uk
9.15am: 30 June 020 8862 2254
KEW HOUSE SCHOOL 11yrs+ co-ed
FRANCIS HOLLAND SW1 4-18yrs girls www.kewhouseschool.com
ST JAMES SCHOOLS 4-18yrs
www.fhs-sw1.org.uk 9.30am:
www.stjamesschools.co.uk
4+ ENTRY 15 June / 26 Sept /17 Oct 20 Sept / 12 Oct / 3, 11, 16 & 28 Nov / 6 Dec
JUNIORS 9.15am: 23 June
11+ & 13+ ENTRY 7pm: 18 Oct / 24 Nov
GIRLS
13 & 28 Sept / 19 Oct / 9 Nov 8 & 13 Oct
KINGS HOUSE SCHOOL 3-13yrs co-ed
Call 020 7824 5005 or registrar@fhs-sw1. SIXTH FORM 5.15pm: 5 Oct
www.kingshouseschool.org
org.uk SCHOOL IN ACTION 9am: 3 Nov /17 Jan 2017
For admissions 020 8940 1878
BOYS
FULHAM PREPARATORY SCHOOL
LADY ELEANOR HOLLES 7-18yrs girls 6pm: 13 Oct / 9.30am: 15 Oct
4-13yrs co-ed
www.lehs.org.uk SCHOOL IN ACTION
www.fulhamprep.co.uk
Contact: registrar@lehs.org.uk 22 Sept, / 3 Nov / 7 Dec / 23 Feb & 18 May 2017
Call for appointment 020 7386 2444
LATYMER PREP SCHOOL 7-11yrs co-ed ST PAUL’S GIRLS SCHOOL 11yrs+ girls
GODOLPHIN AND LATYMER 11-18yrs girls
www.latymerprep.org www.spgs.org
www.godolphinandlatymer.com
Check website for updates Book tour: admissions@spgs.org
FOR 2017 ENTRY
March until end of summer term
4.45-7pm: 22 Sept / 27 Sept / 12 Oct LATYMER UPPER SCHOOL 11-18yrs co-ed
no need to book www.latymer-upper.org ST PAUL’S SCHOOL 13yrs+ boys
FOR 2017 ENTRY ONLY www.stpaulsschool.org.uk
HAMPTON COURT HOUSE 3-18yrs co-ed
11 & 10 Sept / 8 Oct Booking required 13+ FOR 2019 ENTRY 10 Sept
www.hamptoncourthouse.co.uk
16 & 28 Sept Booking required 16+ FOR 2017 ENTRY 15 Sept
EARLY YEARS
Book Tour: admissions@stpaulsschool.org.uk
2.30pm: 29 Sept & 9 Feb/11 May 2017 NOTTING HILL AND EALING HIGH SCHOOL
MIDDLE & UPPER YEARS 4-18yrs girls THE FALCONS 3-13yrs boys
2.30pm: 12 Nov 10am / 3 May 2017 www.nhehs.gdst.net www.falconsboys.co.uk
6TH FORM JUNIOR (4+ and 7+ entry) PRE-PREP 24 Sept Chiswick Campus
7pm: 6 Oct / 2 Feb 2017 10 June / 21 Sept / 4 & 20 Oct PREP 8 Oct Richmond Campus
For all entries or individual tours contact SENIOR (11+ entry) No appointment necessary
Registrar Sarah Carroll 020 8614 0587 27 Sept / 10 & 19 Oct / 10 & 25 Nov
sarah@hchnet.co.uk To enquire 020 8991 2165 THE HARRODIAN 4-18yrs co-ed
www.harrodian.com
11+ FOR 2017 ENTRY ONLY 5 Oct / 2 Nov
Bookings open 1 Sept , book on 020 8762 6321
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