Category Archives: School

The Working Mum vs The Working Dad

Posted on May 24, 2013 by freefallinginto40

No, I won’t be embarking on an “us against them” post, although I will be pointing out a few things that should remind us all that the battle for equal rights is not over just yet. I am a working … Continue reading →

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The Ofsted Report

Posted on April 30, 2013 by freefallinginto40

Instructions for talking to me about the Ofsted  Tip your head to one side Look down then up (the Princess Diana look) Suck in your lower lip and say  “I’m really sorry to hear that?”  Yep, the report that I … Continue reading →

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The skill of an RSVP

Posted on March 29, 2013 by freefallinginto40

There is a Learning Curve for new parents on RSVP’s, or so goes my theory. Annoyingly the organisational skills of a parent must be learnt. Due to only being fertile in Spring (or so it turns out) in January I … Continue reading →

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A Troubled Life, Saved

Posted on March 26, 2013 by freefallinginto40

Abby is 9 years old.  Her father is no longer in contact with her and her mother’s boyfriends are abusive to her and her mother. Both are heavy drinkers.  Life at home is at best, difficult and at worse, unbearable.  … Continue reading →

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Ofsted report Panic

Posted on March 23, 2013 by freefallinginto40

We’ve just had a letter through the door and I’m slightly panicked. It’s from our borough council advising us that our Headmaster of over 20 years is going to take early retirement because the Ofsted inspection they had a few … Continue reading →

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The Mistakes of the Past

Posted on March 15, 2013 by freefallinginto40

For some of us, our youth is not a time for entirely happy reflection For some of us there are things we’ve said or done that don’t sit well now we look back at it The only word I can … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye to the baby days

Posted on March 12, 2013 by freefallinginto40

You may have remembered I posted last year about the big decision to not have anymore children.  You can read it here, but the long and short of it was that my husband was really against the idea and I … Continue reading →

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Chelsea Tractors

Posted on March 5, 2013 by freefallinginto40

I’ve been trying to find the right way to blog my grievances about massive 4 x 4s in London.  It is one of my biggest issues on the road but like a lot of people, I do have some friends … Continue reading →

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Overwhelmed and Unorganised

Posted on March 1, 2013 by freefallinginto40

Do you ever find yourself completely overwhelmed by your life? A to do list as long as your arm and everyone wanting a piece of you? Oh ok. Not just me then! I am feeling very overwhelmed at the moment. … Continue reading →

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Religion in State Schools

Posted on February 22, 2013 by freefallinginto40

Well, it’s been a week since I last ranted, must be time for another one. Actually this isn’t a rant as such, more a gentle quizzing, musing, if you like.  Maybe I’m just confused. Why is my daughter being taught … Continue reading →

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