Education Guides

As September approaches, many parents in Milton Keynes start wondering whether their child is ready for Reception. Should they be able to write their name? ...

When parents visit schools, they often hear the phrase “pastoral care”. It can sound vague, but it describes something every parent cares deeply about: how ...

If you are exploring schools in Milton Keynes, you have probably noticed that some independent schools call themselves “prep schools”. The term can be confusing, ...

Returning to work and leaving your baby at nursery for the first time is one of the biggest steps of early parenthood. It is completely ...

Open mornings are one of the best ways to get a real feel for a school. In a couple of hours, you can see classrooms ...

Milton Keynes is one of the fastest-growing places in the country, and families here have a wide choice of primary schools, both state and independent. ...

Reading opens the door to everything else your child will learn at school, and parents play a huge part in it. You do not need ...

Milton Keynes has a huge choice of childcare, from large day nursery chains to childminders, community pre-schools and nurseries within independent schools. That choice is ...

Milton Keynes has no grammar schools of its own. Its state secondary schools are all non-selective. Neighbouring Buckinghamshire, however, has a fully selective system, and ...

Childcare is one of the biggest costs for young families, so it is worth understanding exactly what help is available. Government-funded childcare hours can make ...

Choosing a senior school is one of the most important decisions you will make about your child’s education. For families in Milton Keynes, there is ...

Every parent wants their child to feel good about themselves and to cope when things get tricky. Confidence helps children try new things, make friends ...