October Half Term can be challenging to prepare for. For many families, the transition back to school in September is a big adjustment, and October Half Term comes barely six weeks later. From our experience, October Half Term is often the toughest holiday for parents to take annual leave for as well, due to it […]
The back-to-school period is often talked about with joy and excitement. And in many ways, it is an exciting time. Children are starting a new year, and have the opportunity to learn new things. Parents will see their children achieve new milestones. And yet, the anxiety, fatigue, and frustration that many families feel isn’t often […]
The performing arts (acting, dancing, and singing) help transform young lives each and every day. We take a look at how they can support young people in improving their mental health and wellbeing, and how you can introduce performing arts activities into your child’s life. Building confidence Through spending time on stage, the performing arts […]
Lewisham saw the highest number of county lines offences of any London borough between 2020 and 2022. The term ‘county lines’ refers to criminals grooming children into carrying drugs or weapons across the country for them. ‘Lines’ can also refer to the ‘burner phones’ these criminals use to keep these vulnerable children from being tracked […]