EDmummy

Amy used to live down the road from us in Brixton/Herne Hill border.

DulwichFox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > One has to take in all practicalities... > > Classrooms on a busy road. Traffic Noise. > Solution double glaze and keep windows shut.? > > Pollution:- Solution double glaze and keep > windows shut.? > > Hot weather:- Solution Air conditioning.??? Not > good environment especially for young people. > Dry eyes especially when spending time on > computer screens. Respiratory problems. > > Outside play/exercise area. Not applicable. > > Parents driving children to school. Parking. > ??? > > Our kids deserve better. > > This is not Foxy being grumpy. It is common > sense.. > > Then Foxy does not have to rely on making himself > popular to get votes. ;-) > > DulwichFox There are alternatives to aircon. I worked in an office where we had 'cooling rods' served by a cold water cooling system. It was fantastic in summer.

Do any of the posters so far have experience of sending their child to a Harris school? I'm no apologist but after having my son at Harris Boys East Dulwich I've seen nothing but care and support given to my child. I'm given many opportunities to talk to teachers and senior management team and am listened to. I certainly don't agree with any dishonest practice but I think it's important for people to hear about the positives as well.

I reel at the amount of food they can eat! Obviously not at meal times. Eats like a bird when I put food on the table but soon as my back is turned can neck half the fridge! Given up trying to count how many calories he's having. His younger, sporty brother (8) eats even more!

What a difference a day makes! Homework completed to high standard and no moaning, helping his brother clean up toys and even got a cuddle. Strange creatures.

My 13 year old's first words this morning were rude and arrogant and it's been downhill since then. The strop he had at Westfield was spectacular!

Gosh, didn't think robbers travelled so far from their own patch. Sounds more like someone under some police relocation scheme got done in by his old gang.

Hi Mucky72, have you ever been to Dulwich/East Dulwich? I would highly recommend you visit the area and get a feel for the distances to your husband's place of work. Getting from somewhere 3-5 miles away to Kings is a very diferent proposition than it may be in Wales. Traffic is much, much heavier and everywhere takes twice as long to get to. Most schools you have mentioned are good. And, if you find an area you like, it's likely to contain like-minded parents who support their local school (whatever the Ofsted report says - see Heber). You also have an very large choice of private schools in the Dulwich area which I'm not sure you are considering. Good luck.

Gosh, I'm really surprised about Paine and Hunter as they have always been brilliant with my two (who both had/have eye conditions). Diagnosis of No. 1 took a little longer than I would have liked (not a common condition and not a lot of obvious symptoms in 4 year old) but no.2 was much quicker due to more family history. Of course they were both immediately referred to ophthalmologist but subsequent check ups (now for over 9 years) have always been brilliant. Would definitely recommend avoiding weekends if possible as they are always a little pushed for time.

2s and 3s were an absolute dream compare to early teen! Trying to patiently wait for the next golden moment

lizbells6 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Only two months or so overdue so far. It's a work of art, not a planned building works. Wood has it's own quirks and I would think it would be difficult to predict exactly how long it would take to transform it before you started working with it. My advice would be to be patient and look forward to the artist creating something interesting out of what was a horrid old stump.

Truly offended by Rose's comment. I worked near them when they were in Vauxhsll, now that was rough! Goes to confirm my opinion of them - arrogant!

Wow, that's steep for a UK trip. My son's going for 9 days to Andorra for ?200 more. But, just goes to prove my usual argument to my husband that UK holidays cost more than hols in Europe.

Oh my,I have major house envy. Love modern design and the plans look amazing. On the flip side my thoughts go out to the poor neighbours during the build phase.

Better be quick! Starts on Monday. Surely a planning application for the basement swimming pool (in ED?! It's not Mayfair) was considered quite some time ago if work is starting in 4 days.

In previous years we've gone to the Natural History Museum. They have small skates and a rink for smaller children.

Has anyone got any recommendations for a cleaning company to do a deep clean after builders? I'm looking for a company that will wash walls, move furniture and clean carpet, dust books on shelves - the whole lot AND not cost a small fortune

I'd suggest just ignoring it completely. I've got one who has always been shy finally finding his confidence at almost 13, the other has been super confident from birth. Same family situation, different levels of confidence.

I would definitely look at booking flights early and then using Holiday Lettings or AirBnB and compare against a package hol. Self catering is v important to us and most of the main package companies don't give us this and enough rooms in the same apartment. Good luck! Stressful now, lots of fun next summer :-)

With those age ranges I'd really get a list of everyone's likes and wants before you start looking for a destination. I know my own children of similar age were less interested in our usual type of holiday and more interested in a bit more of local action (water parks etc). Of course, your kids may not be as annoying as mine :-)

Just a thought but I wondered if there appeared to be a drop in progress from KS1to KS2 because a proportion of able students leave the school at the end of year 3 to go into private education or move outside London to take advantage of Grammar schools at secondary. I know of at least 4 cases myself from one year group.

I agree, pretty blatant politicking. In particular, much criticism of senior management and Govenors plays right into the hands of Gove's academy policies. I'm no apologist and can see room for improvement in the school but I've only seen positive steps taken since the school's last inspection including new appointments in the senior management team. saturdaysmiler Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I can't believe it!! It's such a brilliant school. > The teachers I've encountered are great. Heard > there is a big political agenda going on in > Education at the moment...

We use L&C mortgages (one of the Guardian recommended companies) who offer all services and have great customer services. Now used them for the third time and not disappointed.

Combination of neurofen and paracetamol and agree if that doesn't work over 24-48 hours (depending on age of course - younger they are, less able to deal with temp) then GP/A&E.

Both ours learnt by riding on the grass, no stabilisers. Oldest took forever to learn, youngest 2 goes. Persistence is the key and its much softer falling off on grass than tarmac. Keep at it.