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Guides & Tips for Parents
Can Boarding Schools Encourage Independence?

Encouraging independence at a young age is so important for the development of children. A way of introducing your children to a path of self-assurance

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The Pros and Cons of Getting a Family Pet

Considering getting a family pet? There’s nothing like giving a child a furry best friend. At St Peter’s, we understand the importance of pets to

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5 Easter Crafts for Children

Easter is an undeniably delightful time of year. With birds singing, lambs bounding across the Devonshire countryside and the Easter bunny on the way, there’s

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Developing Your Child’s Creative Writing Skills

Learning how to read and write are important milestones for children. At St Peter’s Prep we like to nurture your child’s creative development, whilst furthering

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Easy Art Projects For Children to Do at Home

For youngsters, art has numerous advantages: it promotes self-expression, improves motor skills, develops patience and problem-solving skills and enhances concentration. When a child does a

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5 Fun Ideas for Improving Memory at Home

Back in 2019, I wrote a Teaching and Learning blog with Mr Hoban (Director of Music and Faculty Head of Performing Arts) to warn parents

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A Guide to Storytelling for Parents

Stories have the power to inspire, to heal, to enchant and to show us what life is like through another person’s eyes. Fictional worlds are

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Christmas Craft Inspiration for Children

Here at St Peter’s Preparatory School, our Autumn term has now ended and we know our families’ preparations for Christmas are now well underway. Amidst