Getting your little one ready for a lifetime of books! By Mrs Catherine Ralph Mrs Catherine Ralph is Deputy Head and Head of English, at St Wystan’s School. St Wystan’s is a small independent school offering a warm family, nurturing feel and is situated in the heart of Repton village.Recently, I took a flight to […]
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In this high-tech, digital age, where children have every opportunity to hide passively behind a screen, learning in the outdoors has never been more essential. The benefits of outdoor learning are huge in supporting the social, emotional, academic and physical development of our children. At St Wystan’s we are delighted to see our pupils reaping
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Is my four-year-old ready for school?With September, and the start of the new academic year already on the horizon, many parents have a niggling question on their minds: Is my four-year-old ready for school? The thought of our little ones starting school is daunting. We are about to launch them into new environments, with new
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Thinking of moving into the independent sector? Answering your questions about affordability. Parents tell us that choosing an independent school for their child can be an overwhelming and mentally draining task, and for many, a deep dive into unknown territories. There can be no doubt that thoughts of moving into the independent sector will be
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Denstone College is an independent day and boarding school of more than 775 pupils aged 4-18. It has been educating boys since 1873 and girls since 1976, and offers a truly all-round educational experience. The high standard of pastoral and academic provision is remarkable, and this has been confirmed by the latest ISI inspection. A
Children in Stoke will be supported with meals and activities this Christmas. A popular scheme that has supported thousands of youngsters with healthy food and fun activities during school holidays will continue over the festive season. The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme will run from December 19 to 30. All ages This Christmas
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Adults can boost their skills and improve their job prospects under a multi-million pound scheme in Staffordshire The county council has secured £4.2million by the Government as part of the £570million Multiply scheme. It is a three-year fully funded programme, giving people the opportunity to learn when and where they want. The scheme will be
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In September 2021, Denstone College welcomed a new, younger audience. The Prep at Denstone College successfully opened for pupils aged from 4 years old upwards. With The Prep doing so well and reaching over 100 pupils in the first year, Denstone College has announced ‘Phase II: Developing Education’. The Prep aims to have smaller class
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Primary schools across the Moorlands are being offered the chance to have a recycling workshop for pupils – in a converted bin wagon. Staffordshire Moorlands District Council and its waste partner AES are working with bin wagon manufacturer Dennis Eagle to offer the opportunity during Recycle Week in September. The former bin wagon has been
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Lichfield is one Of The UK’s Most musical cities, new research reveals. More more people in the city are looking to learn a musical instrument than almost any other city in the UK. It follows research by online music education platform Musiversity. The UK has produced some of the biggest names in music over the
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