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Finding balance between school requirements and family wellbeing

Many UK families are trying to balance academic expectations with their children’s wellbeing. Traditional schooling often creates pressure around schedules, commuting and limited individual support. As a result, more parents are looking for alternatives that keep academic standards high while protecting family time. Online secondary education has become one of the most dependable solutions for…
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Turtle Tots opens first UK Swim Centre to help tackle pool shortages

Parents, rejoice! Nationwide baby and children’s swim school, Turtle Tots, has just opened its very first dedicated swim centre in Staffordshire – a timely move as pool closures across the UK make it harder for children to learn to swim. The new centre, run in partnership with franchisee Sam Taker (Turtle Tots Staffordshire), is part of a wider effort to make swimming more…
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Why Richmond mums recommend Rainbow Nursery Schools

At the heart of Richmond, Rainbow Nursery Schools are one of those places mums often talk about at pick-up time – friendly, familiar, and full of the happy energy you get when children feel settled and confident. London Mums reporters went there to check it out. Proud of serving the local communities in Richmond and East Sheen for over 47 years, Rainbow Nursery Schools are delighted to…
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Online School Students Return from Device-Free Residential Trip to Austria

Students from London-based, international online school, School Beyond Limitations (SBL), have returned from an exhilarating, week-long residential trip to Salzburg, Austria, where they were able to switch off their laptops and phones and connect with their classmates in-person, during what was an action-packed learning adventure. Designed to bring teachers and students together in real life…
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Proven tactics to manage revision across A Level subjects

Balancing revision across different A Level subjects is like juggling many balls at once. Each subject demands time, attention, and unique study techniques, which can easily become overwhelming if not handled smartly. That’s why understanding how to plan, organise, and revise effectively can make a real difference to your grades and confidence. Read on to learn practical strategies that make A…
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Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools Scoop Double Win at Independent Schools of the Year Awards

Herts school named overall winner of Independent School of the Year 2025 and winner of Independent School of the Year for Outstanding Educational Partnerships. During what was a landmark evening for the local Herts School, Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools (Habs) has won the overall top accolade of Independent School of the Year 2025, as well as Independent School of the Year for Outstanding…
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How online learning can support family travel adventures

Travelling as a family is an education in itself – new cultures, languages, and ways of life. But how can you make sure learning never takes a back seat while exploring the world? Online learning enables the combination of schoolwork with real–world discovery. This article by Nick Cooper explores how parents can balance studies with adventure, use online platforms to support travel…
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Online School Opens International Boarding House in Italy

London-based, international online school, School Beyond Limitations (SBL), has announced the opening of its new international boarding house in Lake Maggiore, Italy. Affectionately known by the school and its teachers as SBL Home, the new facility provides UK-based and international students with the opportunity to learn offline in a welcoming space nestled in a small village setting, in small…
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The 2025 Fresher’s Week Survival Guide

There’s nothing quite like the buzz and excitement of Fresher’s Week. Soon, campuses across the UK and London, Birmingham, Oxford and Cambridge student apartments will come alive with new faces, late nights, and the first taste of sweet independence. It’s thrilling, it’s a little chaotic, and – if you’re not careful – it can be quite overwhelming. Between registering for…
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Don’t Sleep On This Ultimate Freshers’ Packing List - Straight From Student Housing Experts

The A-level results are finally in! A day of mixed emotions for families now transforms into a moment where everything suddenly feels very real: your child is going to university. First of all, congratulations are in order – not just for them, but for you as parents as well. Getting to this point takes an incredible amount of support, encouragement, and resilience. Your son or daughter has…
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