I always have a lot of questions about accommodati I always have a lot of questions about accommodation when we stay anywhere as a family so I thought I’d share this little tour of our room at @windjammerlanding which was a pretty perfect place to stay.

It’s the ‘Ocean View Two Bedroom’ which was like a little house, with an upstairs and downstairs, built into the hillside. Both rooms had outdoor space and their own shower rooms. Such a great option for a family.
A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. We’ve been back a few days now but still miss the heat, the food, the pool, the constant sounds of wildlife and the lovely people. It was such a great holiday and I’m sure we’ll be back one day.
And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is watching her grow and what a wonderful young woman she is becoming. We could not be more proud. Love you Pickle, have a great birthday.
We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in S We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in St Lucia staying at @windjammerlanding and it was just the holiday we needed. Two weeks of sunshine and relaxation in what must be one of the most beautiful islands in the world. 

We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @na AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @national_motor_museum despite the rain! The children loved the Little Beaulieu play area and we loved exploring the National Motor Museum and Top Gear exhibit before having a ride on the monorail! We went on an old open topped bus, explored the Beaulieu Manor House and loved the gardens. 
Beaulieu is always a great day out - whatever the weather. This summer they have a whole ‘Summer of Fun’ planned, with activities most days - parades, bird shows and hundreds of sculptures within the grounds too. If you’re looking for a day out this summer definitely think about heading to Beaulieu.
AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to t AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to their first concert - but it was so much more than just a concert! @abbavoyage is incredible. With CGI ABBA and a live band, it’s like being at an ABBA concert 40 years ago but with modern lighting, effects and sound. ABBA look and sound real, it’s a mind blowing experience.
The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdo AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdockyard today. They have a fantastic Ultimate Explorer ticket that lets you visit all the attractions as many times as you like for 12 months - and after a day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard we can see that you need more than one day to really do everything!

We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To cel AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To celebrate #100YearOfARoads National Highways have launched their #ARoadsToSummer competition! It's all about celebrating summer holiday moments, time together, fun in the sun, days out and more.

So why not be in it to win it? To enter, all you have to do is send @nationalhways a DM on here with a photo or video of your favourite holiday moments. You can also comment on their Facebook or Twitter #ARoadsToSummer posts with your holiday photos. I've shared a few of our favourite photos to give you some inspiration.

The best six entries will each win a £500 @nationaltrust holidays voucher! SO what are you waiting for? Dig out your favourite holiday photos or take some new ones to share!

The #ARoadsToSummer competition runs from 24 July to 10 September 2023. Winners will be announced in September 2023.

Good luck!
Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. As school draws to a close at lunchtime, I’m looking forward to a whole summer with them. My favourite people.

They’ve both had a great year at school this year. Troy’s first without his sister by his side and Athena’s first at secondary school. 

They both had great reports, always did their best and have made some really lovely new friends this year. I could not be more proud of them.

Now, let’s go and enjoy the next six weeks before school starts all over again!
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Guest Posts · July 13, 2021

Are You Searching For An Online Tutor For Your Child? Here’s What You Need To Look For And Questions You Should Be Asking | AD

*This is a collaborative guest post

We all want the best for our children, and sometimes when they are preparing for their exams and studying hard, we need to give them a little extra help to get them to where they need to be. When your child is taking an important exam like the 11+ and you are thinking about how competitive those independent or grammar schools are going to be, hiring a personal tutor or enrolling your child in an online tutorial class makes so much sense. However, it can be difficult to know where to start. You are going to have a lot of questions and you want to avoid taking as few chances with this course or educator as you can.

So, what are the things that you should be looking for in an online tutor? How can you make sure that they are going to engage your child in creative learning and give them the boost that they need to prepare for their exams? Here are a few tips to help you make the right choice and set your child on the path towards acing those exams.

Look For Good Word Of Mouth

Over the course of the pandemic, it feels like we’ve lost a little of the parent community that we would usually have. It’s been harder to keep in touch with our fellow mums and dads about recommendations, things to avoid, and generally commiserating over missed sleep and stress. But now that we can start seeing people again, it’s time to activate that network. Of course, a recommendation is not the be all and end all, but it will definitely help to narrow your search.

Look For Flexibility

We all know how hard it has been to make a plan and stick to it over the last year or so. Even as things seem to be looking up out there, the new variants have a lot of us wondering if we aren’t going to end up spending even more time indoors in the near future. With that in mind, you need to make sure that the personal tutor you hire offers flexible teaching hours and the ability to tutor virtually. 

Be Clear On What Your Goal Is And Make Sure The Tutor Can Help

This might sound like something of an obvious point, but it is really important that you have a very clear idea of what you want from a tutor before you hire them. If you want some ongoing help for your child outside of class, then that may require a different approach to a tutor who can assist in preparing for a specific exam. If your child needs some extra help preparing for the 11+ for example, then it makes sense to talk to tutors who specialise in that exam. Explore 11 plus online learning with the staff at Test Teach, who are available for online and in-person tutorials and have been carefully selected for their energy and experience.

Look For A Good Track Record

When you search online for a tutor, you are going to be absolutely flooded with choices. Some of these tutors will be fantastic, others will be people who need a bit of extra cash and see talking a child through a series of tests as being an easy way to boost their income. One of the easiest ways to sort the good from the bad is asking to see past results. Have they been able to get children the exam results to secure them places at the kind of schools that you want? Are they up to date with the latest changes to the curriculum? What can they offer you in the way of past papers and mock exams? A good tutor or online school will be able to show you exactly how effective their methods have been in the past.

Ask About Their Lesson Plans

Experience and credentials are obviously very important when it comes to choosing a tutor, but it is very important that you ask about their lesson plans and the kind of structure and support they provide. A rigorously templated plan might hit all of the most important subjects, but you are going to want to know that they will be checking that your child is keeping up. Flexibility is crucial here too. Be sure that they will be able to identify areas where your child is struggling and adapt their plan accordingly. 

Make Sure That They Are A Good Fit

Finally, one of the most important steps in finding a good tutor for your child is making sure that they can connect. The relationship between an online tutor and a student is very different to what you’d need in the classroom, so it might make sense to have a chat with the candidate and your child to make sure the dynamic works. 

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