Many of us are struggling with global events; we’re processing wars, terrorism, global injustice and ecological destruction on a daily basis. Added to that, our smartphones feed us a constant stream of updates, keeping us in a heightened state of alert and anxiety. Our children are also drawn into this. How can we as parents:

Families’ questions about early learning How does a young child learn best? What do these educational philosophies believe: Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia? How do they enrich our work at The Olive Tree?  How does this sit alongside the British curriculum? Placing your child at the heart of her/his learning At The Olive Tree, we draw

What does the concept of ‘home’ mean to an international child? Many of us have left our country of origin to set up a new home, perhaps more than once. What do our children and young adults have to say about this? How do our ‘Third Culture Kids’, as they’ve been termed, define the concept

What child-centred education means, why it matters & how to spot it

There’s a lot of talk about ‘wilding’ just now; the beauty of letting Nature take over an urban or over-manicured outdoor space. What about ‘wilding’ our children too? Allowing Nature to fill a part of every day, inviting your child to feel its thrill and inspiration; finding this in rivers, in the night sky, in insect life, in a shower of rain, in glimpses of wildlife, or just in going barefoot.

Here is a brief summary of ideas on the complex subject of bullying, with practical ideas that families might find useful.