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The first seven years of life form many of the critical foundations and so choosing the right school now is a great start. If you are not happy with the state school options (and lottery of getting a place) have a look at the private schools nearby. Not all private schools are hot houses. I went for private as I liked the small classes, facilities, opportunities, lack of necessity to follow the national curriculum and the associated tests (although children have to take the 11+, 13+ if changing school then). The incidental learning was also very powerful, I do have an academic child but the focus wasn’t always purely academic, especially at prep. My daughter didn’t have to do any extra prep to move to senior school and as every other child was moving it was a natural progression. The fact that teachers have more time with each child helps to ensure your child is understood and supported. The majority of children go to state schools and many many do very well indeed in finding their place in the world. You have already set out what is important to you, have a look at schools to see which is more aligned to you and crucially your child. What the school portrays is what they at least aspire to provide ie if they focus on academia or sport or music that is where the focus is. Enjoy your journey!

Hello, I am looking for activities suitable for a 1 year old on a Wednesday afternoon (he sleeps at the wrong times for everything I have seen so far in the mornings). Dulwich, Brixton, Clapham, Camberwell, Herne Hill please. Many thanks in advance!

For those being quite pointy in their responses to this post merely asking for signatures to support the addition of VAT to a service that they use, consider that the parents who pay for school fees are not using the resources of those at state schools. The state is not paying for their children to be educated, the children are not taking spaces in the classrooms. This takes the burden of the state. It costs a lot more than the 20% VAT to educate a child in the state sector. Also, please be kind! This is a community group, not some vitriolic social media platform!

Thanks so much for replying. Stephen has a great reputation; I’ll definitely be getting in touch.

Can anyone recommend a carpet fitter who works around SE21 please. It is only one room. Many thanks.

Very much looking forward to welcoming people to this structured, instructor led class on Saturday. If you have any questions, don?t hesitate to ask.

Free Run Club Now is the time to build your foundations and improve your running technique.? Meet at the East Dulwich Sweaty Betty store where you can leave your warm kit and then take a slow warm up jog down to Peckham Rye where our coach Michelle will take you through the session which is suitable for all levels. Michelle is a PT and ex full time athlete. She now represents the army in road and mountain bike races.? This series will take place 4, 11 and 18 Dec.? Book online and bring a friend.?https://sweatybetty.instabook.io/

There are still places left for tomorrow?s free Bootcamp. The more the merrier, alllevels.

Is this happening again anytime soon please?

Happy Sunday, I am hosting a free boot camp class suitable for all levels next Sunday (39th Sept) at 1040. If you would like to attend, please sign up at this link https://sweatybetty.instabook.io/ the class is called The Confidence Series:Strength. Meet at the Sweaty Betty Store where you can leave your belongings whilst you are at the class which will take place at Peckham Rye. Look forward to seeing some new faces. Thanks Michelle

On Wed 14 Aug, as part of the Wednesday Wellness series at Sweaty Betty in East Dulwich,this month we will be discussing the topic of 'Burnout'. Burnout is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion caused by a variety of factors. We are experiencing an epidemic of stress and burnout can be brought on by even simple day-to-day tasks that lead to provoke internal stressors ? leading to a persistent negative attitude towards work, self-esteem and personal devaluation. Book online https://sweatybetty.instabook.io/ Or call 020?8299?0173

Can anyone recommend a GOOOD, reliable cleaner please? My daughter is looking for someone?s for two hours once a fortnight for her 1 bed flat in Brixton.