Darling Daughter’s Homework: A School Gate Scenario

I was standing at the school gate dismissing the children when a humorous sight caught my eye. I ignored it for a while, until all the children in my class were gone. Two mothers of extraordinarily bright children were talking to each other. About what I could not...

The Rat Race starts early

Disclaimer: This post is largely about the situation in Independent Schools and will cause some gnashing of teeth. The results of the 11+ exams will arrive this week and my daughter will learn if she has a place at the school of her choice. She is, I have been told by...