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Do you take holidays in term time?
On 17/12/2012 in Education
Schools get tough on unauthorised absences
The cost of holidays and flights soar the moment the school terms ends, so it is, of course, tempting for parents to take their child out of school for a few sneaky days. However, the latest advice is, do so at your peril, as headteachers
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Term time abroad
On 01/08/2011 in Tips & advice
Believe that holidays can be educational for children? Read on...
Ever felt guilty taking your child
out of school for a week overseas? Or even worse – been fined by
your child’s school? Well, soon the law could be on your side, as travel website Take The Family has launched a campaign to make ten days off
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First-day nerves: Back-to-school advice for your child
On 20/08/2010 in Back To School
Follow these simple strategies to help your child enjoy her school experience
.• A long absence from school, such as from illness or after the summer holidays.• Particular tasks or activities the child is not comfortable with.• The arrival of a new sibling may make an older child feel threatened.• Difficulties or changes
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Hurray for Holiday Nanny
On 09/08/2011 in Tips & advice
Holiday Nanny will keep your children entertained whether they love being artistic, keeping active or creating music
nannies and the staff include primary and nursery school teachers as well as maternity nurses. Set up two years ago by former investment banker Nicola Grant, Holiday Nanny won the Essence Of The Entrepreneur Award 2008 from BT Business in January
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Choosing a ski chalet
On 30/08/2011 in Ski & activity
Here's how to search for an amazing ski chalet for your family
To find a good family holiday chalet, ask a few questions… Have you seen the chalet? If not, how can they help with your needs? How easy is it to get to and from the pistes, restaurants, ski school or children’s club? Are the staff qualified
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Magical Dartmoor
On 09/08/2011 in UK
Stay in the grounds of Dartmoor’s Bovey Castle in one of 14 luxurious holiday lodges
Sleeping six, and costing from £669 per week, the lodges are stylishly furnished and overlook the hotel’s lake, tennis courts and Edwardian gardens. For children, the hotel has its own play barn during school holidays with arts and crafts sessions
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Under-fives
On 10/08/2011 in Perfect for...
Young children will greatly enjoy Center Parcs with fun activities like pony-trekking and teddy-bear making
, there are also special events taking place outside the main school holidays where preschoolers can meet Rupert Bear, Fifi and the Flowertots or Rory the Racing Car. Prices start at £359 for a two-bedroom Woodland Lodge in Elveden Forest for four people for four
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A taste of skiing Italian style at Courmayeur
On 05/10/2010 in Ski & activity
Courmayeur's grand setting - at the foot of Mont Blanc - adds to its attraction
and restaurants, and just a few minutes’ walk from the cable car. Mark Warner offers family breaks during school holidays (over-sevens only) for a week, including half board, flights and transfers, from £1,095 per adult and £1,035 per child.
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Top Ten Tips for School
On 31/07/2008 in Education
Teacher Charlie Taylor offers his insider’s guide to get both you and your child to the top of the class
, you will hopefully find his teacher in a more positive problem-solving mode. 9 Don't take breaks during term time It’s really frustrating that airlines double their prices during the school holidays, but it’s even more annoying when parents take
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A fabulous family holiday at Center Parcs
On 22/11/2012 in UK
Take a fun trip with the whole family to any one of the UK locations
and children will love the Robin Hoods and Little Johns Archery, Mini Quad biking, the falconer club and soccer school.Check out the Fairy and Wizards Academy for sevens and under and the Encounter with Owls for eight- to 14-year-olds.From November 9
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