Monthly Archives: July 2013

The revised National Curriculum does it meet children’s needs?

Posted on July 12, 2013 by hooperj

Children are moving targets, not just in their very real energy and exuberance but as a result of the inner dynamo of child development that creates those many small changes which add up day by day. As a Child Psychologist … Continue reading →

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How do we get children ready for school?

Posted on July 11, 2013 by hooperj

Recently Sir Micheal Wilshaw, Chief Inspector for Schools caused something of a stir when he said 30% of children were not school ready. He suggested a 4 year old starting school should be counting to 10, writing simple words, hold … Continue reading →

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What children really need from parents and teachers.

Posted on July 9, 2013 by hooperj

I love watching what young children are doing; whether I’m in the supermarket or the park my eye is drawn to the happy absorption of young children in their own world. When children are free to choose they will be … Continue reading →

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