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Invaluable 4 day courses led by teachers with 15 + years teaching experience, including extensive experience in preparing children for national tests, entrance exams for Grammar schools and the 11+ exams. These booster classes are perfect for year 5 and 6 children who are preparing for the 11+, or their SATS this year. The group size is 8 children to ensure high quality learning and feedback opportunities. Children will complete a brief assessment, and based on the results they will be grouped so they receive the correct teaching for their level. Maths topics taught: Group 1- ratio, percentages, algebra and BODMAS. The children will be taught to understand these concepts and apply them in context. Group 2-times tables, links between x and division/ fractions, place value, multiplying/dividing by 10 and 100, the 4 formal operations and an introduction to fractions and decimals. English topics taught: Group 1-a range of figurative language and authorial techniques, to help with composition and reading comprehension skills. Group 2-grammar/ punctuation and exam technique for reading comprehension papers. There are places for 16 children per week- (8 per class) Course 1: 6-9th April @ 9:15-12:15 Course 2: 14th-17th April @ 9:15-12:15 Please contact me for more details. Betsy Rowlands- 07738545030

Invaluable 4 day courses, led by teachers with 15 + years teaching experience, including extensive experience in preparing children for national tests, entrance exams for Grammar schools and the 11+ exams. These booster classes are perfect for year 5 and 6 children who are preparing for the 11+ or their SATS this year. The group size is 8 children to ensure high quality learning and feedback opportunities. Children will complete a brief assessment and be grouped based on the results so they receive the correct teaching for their level. Maths topics taught: Group 1- ratio, percentages, algebra and BODMAS. The children will be taught to understand these concepts and apply them in context. Group 2-times tables, links between x and division/ fractions, place value, multiplying and dividing by 10 and 100, the 4 formal operations. English topics taught: Group 1-a range of figurative language and authorial techniques to help with composition and reading. Group 2-grammar and punctuation, exam technique for reading comprehension papers. There are places for 16 children per week- (8 per class) Course 1: 6-9th April @ 9:15-12:15 Course 2: 14th-17th April @ 9:15-12:15 Please contact me for more details. Betsy Rowlands- 07738545030

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Hello all, I?m looking for one experienced 11+ tutor, one experienced 7 + teacher and one experienced 13 + teacher to join a tight, small team of local tutors. My emphasis is on high quality teaching which I?m passionate about delivering. I?m inundated with work and keen to continue to provide a good service to those who need the help I can?t personally provide. I?m happy to share resources, share good practise but these positions are for teachers who can hit the ground running rather than those who need training for the job. I can offer good rates of pay, lovely parents to work with and ongoing support. Please pm me if you are interested. Many thanks, Betsy Rowlands

Thank you! It was a pleasure teaching your son.

I?d like to join too please.

I just wanted to recommend an excellent art-therapist called Runa Park. She is currently employed by CAMHS but also has her own private practice. She has been practising for several years after 10 years in social work. She is perceptive, kind and gentle and is really passionate about what she does. She works with children and adults to treat trauma, anxiety , depression, pre and post-natal depression and eating disorders. Her number is 07803076015. Her email is [email protected] Her website is www.containingspace.com

Can anyone recommend an professional oven cleaner please? My fan is really noisy I?m wondering if a clean will help. Many thanks, Betsy

I wanted to recommend my lovely cleaner, Ela. She is reliable, trustworthy and hardworking. I?m currently use her once a fortnight as her work in this area is currently limited to one day. It would be great if she got more work in the area so I could see her every week. If anyone is looking for a cleaner I?d highly recommend her. Her number is +44 7791 607770 Many thanks, Betsy Rowlands

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Please see photo for details. The event is being held in the space above Herne Hill Station. It starts at 10:30 with singing and finishes after at 3:50 following an art session. I?m leading a really useful times times tables and creative writing session. It will be a fantastic day. :)

Hi all, I?m putting on a free event for home-educators on Saturday 9th February. It will be a day of fun and learning for parents and children. The day will include singing, art, creative writing and time-tables games. Please pm me if you?d like to come along. Kind regards, Betsy

Thank you! I hope you and the children are still doing well.

I?d like to recommend Joseph who helped me to pick up a bed locally. He was punctual, polite and helpful and the rate was reasonable. Thanks Joseph, His number is 07584161444

Just seen this! Thank you! I loved teaching your girls- I?m glad everyone?s hard work paid off. :)

Tables and place value mastery over the Easter holidays. A session for children (and or parents) to learn and experience fun ways of learning the times tables. Classes running 10:00-11:00 and or 1:00 till 2:00 over the Easter holidays. Please call to find out more and book your place. Betsy 07738545030

Six weeks holiday is a long time for children to go without learning, especially those with memory issues. It is also the perfect time to give your child a boost in their learning if they are a little behind. Fourteen years experience in teaching across all key stages, and several years working for an executive head has provided me with the skills necessary to help children to learn, foster their confidence and help them to thrive. Please contact me if you think your child could benefit from some support over the summer. Please search my name for testimonials on here. Betsy 07738545030.

Hi all, I would like to come along to the next meeting if it's still an open group? When is it and at what time please? Betsy

SATS tests are approaching! I'm going to be running SATS support classes every Saturday at 4:00 -5:30 pm for Year 6 children. They will start on 11 th March and run up until the week before the SATS. The session will involve test practise, coaching in exam technique and revision , as well as teaching and deepening the understanding of some of the more challenging areas assessed in SATS. It will be a fun and interactive session where children will have the chance to model/ share strategies with peers and consolidate and extend learning. My aim is to raise children's confidence around SATS papers so they aren't nervous and can perform at their best. I am very interested in the 'growth mindset ' approach to learning and teach in a way that reflects this. Qualified for 14 years, my experience includes two years work in Year 6 for Amanda Philips, in a national teaching school and working in SATS intervention for the last 4 years. I am confident in preparing children for the national exams and am I'm currently employed in a local school to help prepare Year 6 children for their SATS. Please pm me if you are interested and I can send details for references and copies of my qualifications. I have limited spaces so will need people to book before. Thank you.

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I know he was but I think it is more sensible than advising people not to buy or use expensive equipment. Sorry about your bike, Bob, but I still don't want to accept that theft and mugging are normal and have to be a consideration when buying something. I never, ever considered that either buying my iphone or using it came with a risk. Perhaps I am a bit naive. Anyway I will speak police today and post back.

I totally misunderstood your sentiments Bob and I totally disagree with this viewpoint- why not own expensive motorbikes? How is owning something deserving of having it stolen??? We don't live in the Bronx for goodness sake. This isn't a particulary high crime area. And how do people really protect expensive bags, jewellery, homes, cars or bikes other than locking them up and not using them? Lady with pram don't be cross with yourself be cross with the coward who stole it. I don't know how many people I walked past today using their expensive phones on the move-that is what they are for! It is indeed interesting that the police who have to take the time out to deal with these relatively minor incidents reassure victims that they have done nothing wrong but people on a forum take the opportunity to imply victims were careless and it is their own fault. "Let's reclaim the streets and show these villains we won't be beaten. Everyone who owns a ?400+ mobile communication device should congregate around Honor Oak station during the hours of darkness and engage in absorbing conversations whilst holding said devices lightly between two fingers. " I thought this was an amusing and inspirational notion which could possibly be an idea behind a protest plan- I'm sorry to read that you are in favour of accepting mugging as 'normal'. It is not and why should we live in fear and accept it? If we don't have idealists how can things change for the better? Saying that I sprinted home from the bus stop on Forest Hill rd and then shut my own fingers in my gate in my irrational panic to get into my house safely tonight-so it seems I am indeed currently living in fear. Nervous person living on Forest Hill rd it seems that it has all been snatching rather than mugging. I love the person whose advice was to walk into the road- it is a good idea-just obviously be careful. I don't know what else to suggest other than Bob's protest idea! :-) I will contact police tomorrow and see what is being done.

Bumper post/ rant to follow I was mugged on Forest Hill rd on the corner of Canonbie rd on sunday morning at 11:30. The guy approached me from behind and snatched the phone out of my hand along with some hair-I didn't know what was happening and it was really frightening-unfortuneately i didn't get a good look at him as by the time I turned around he was running away from me up Canonbie rd. He was a tall, thick-set black guy with short hair. I was 200 yards from my house and in the middle of a conversation with my mum who was left listening to what she thought was the sound of someone's heart beating after hearing me screaming down the phone. She was really distressed- which she doesn't need at her age. I am really sorry to hear about the other people who have been mugged-especially the man with his child. I understand iphones are expensive pieces of equipment but they are our pieces of expensive equipment that we work hard for. The person who said those that have them shouldn't be 'flashing' them around is obviously referring to their use. What are you supposed to do- not own anything expensive in case it is stolen? Or as has been suggested not use 'mobile' phones on the move because now we all have to except that this is an invitation for someone to steal it. Horses for courses exactly-just because some people don't use their phone when travelling from a to b doesn't mean those who do-many people- are asking to be mugged. Maybe we should frame our expensive iphones and hang them on the wall where they are safe- unless of course we are burgled! The whole point of a mobile phone is that you use it on the move or one may as well just have a landline. Even though I didn't have a chance to chase the guy I have no idea what I would have done if I had. I am almost glad I didn't get the chance because unfortunately you have no idea what people are capable of and I am so glad I could eventually ring my poor mum and let her know I was alright but had just had my phone taken. I don't know what the approach needs to be. It seems a bit sad that everyone should just roll over and take it- but what is the consequence or alternative? Maybe it needs to come from the police-maybe more police on the beat in problem areas and more cctv cameras. Thank you to pro-flashers like Bob -I'd love to know where a 'sensible' place to use a mobile phone is. Maybe when you arrive at B-a restaurant where you have your conversation in a loud voice at the table! Also it is not what is taken or it's expense, but the fact that someone feels that they can just take something they want from you- sometimes in broad daylight- somewhere you consider to be safe. It makes you wonder what else they can take from you if they wanted. Sorry I am not certainly not suggesting a link or any comparison between mugging and rape but there is a feeling of being vulnerable and powerless. After a teary and shaky few hours I'm fine but I do feel uneasy when I'm out now because I feel more aware of my limitations. Obviously some people who have written on this thread don't understand that because they haven't been mugged and I genuinely hope for them it remains that way. Police were very supportive and insisted I had done nothing wrong- except not insure my expensive iphone-so all those with one make sure it is insured before you go 'flashing it around.' And maybe save phonecalls to mums for the land line so that they can have the attention most mums deserve and not get the fright of their lives ;-)