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03 November 2018
“Remember, Remember the 5th November…”
Stay warm, stay safe and have a blast! Bonfire night is fast approaching and who can resist getting wrapped up warm with a hat and scarf, tucking into a jacket potato and watching the flames flicker whilst the Catherine wheels spin. It is a beautiful time of year and one that the whole family will love. With lots of activities to enjoy around fireworks night, what sorts of things can you get up to?
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09 November 2018
Remembrance Day 2018 – Educating Children about History!
Armistice Day, 11th November 2018, marks the end of World War 1 and is a time to pay our respects to soldiers who have fought and served our country. Whilst this day of commemoration originated at the end of World War 1, it now recognises all soldiers and the sacrifices they have made. Discussing this topic can be challenging as for many children and young adults, comprehending events from the past such as WW1 are so far removed from our day-to-day lives – how can we possibly imagine what life was like? So how do you approach these topics with young children?
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26 November 2018
Stop Bullying! How You Can Help
Children face a multitude of challenges whilst growing up and bullying can be seriously distressing. It can happen anywhere – at school, on the bus, at a Saturday club or on their walk home, and it can take place in various forms. As an adult, how do you identify bullying and how do you stop it?