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Virtual tours and live feeds

Exploring, keeping active and learning new skills. There are some great virtual tours available allowing us to feel a sense of adventure and explore the world around us even during these times of isolation. There are also a number of live events happening for all to access, including keeping fit,…

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Technology is ok!

Technology comes with benefits.  It is totally acceptable to allow time for technology. There are benefits to handing over the tablet with many fantastic apps and Youtube channels available bringing many learning opportunities. We always recommend parental settings are in place and time on technology is limited. *These are not…

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Turning to online teaching

Make online teaching work for you With the current global crisis, many of our candidates have been isolated from their work families and students. To ensure education does not have to stop at a time when the world around us has, many have turned their skills to online teaching to…

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The British education system explained

The British education system is respected across the world for its high standards and excellent results. Education is compulsory for children aged five to 16 in the UK, but they may start earlier than this and can choose to stay on longer. The compulsory stages of schooling are covered by…

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The benefits of hiring a nanny

Hiring a nanny is a huge investment in your child’s future. It has many benefits for their health, wellbeing and education. Here are our top 10: One-to-one care for your child: Nannies offer dedicated care around the clock and build a strong bond with your child, giving them emotional stability…

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The benefits of being bilingual – and how a nanny could help

It’s never too early to start learning a second language. Teaching children a new language at the earliest possible opportunity gives them a huge head start in life. There’s no better way to do this than hiring a nanny who does not speak your native language, as it means learning…

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Why choose a British Education?

Revered across the world for its high standards, the British education system is the number one choice for many international families. Its heritage and history are like those of no other country, and it has a proud tradition of producing some of the world’s greatest minds. Whether at well-known schools…

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The modern-day Mary Poppins

The modern-day governess “You must be kind, you must be witty, very sweet and fairly pretty.” While the list of requirements may have changed since Mary Poppins’ era, the modern-day governess is still very much in demand. For many families across the world governesses are the perfect way to educate…

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Getting to know the team

Our Managing Director, Carrie-Ann interviewed with a Russian reporter from Bigrussia. The Article, translated into English from BigRussia follows. There is a English (EN) option at the top right of the website to read the full article. http://www.bigrussia.org/post/read/1647  The early part of her life was normal: secondary school, university, a…

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