Is your school girl-friendly?

Is your school girl-friendly?
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Half of the parents surveyed for Time, Health and the Family: What Working Fam CHILDPROOF YOUR HOME Is your baby or toddler...... • between the ages of 0-18 months • has begun to crawl or showing the signs • is a younger brother or sister to your toddler • is attending a play group or nursery ....... then Childproofing is a must for CHILDPROOF YOUR HOME Is your baby or toddler...... • between the ages of 0-18 months • has begun to crawl or showing the signs • is a younger brother or sister to your toddler • is attending a play group or nursery ....... then Childproofing is a must for CHILDPROOF YOUR HOME Is your baby or toddler...... • between the ages of 0-18 months • has begun to crawl or showing the signs • is a younger brother or sister to your toddler • is attending a play group or nursery ....... then Childproofing is a must for Internet Safety for Kids and Family Trend Micro has partnered with Childnet International in the UK as part of a new initiative to raise awareness amongst parents, children and educators about internet safety and security issues the new generation of ‘cyber kids’ face today. The aim of the Internet Safety for Kids and Family Trend Micro has partnered with Childnet International in the UK as part of a new initiative to raise awareness amongst parents, children and educators about internet safety and security issues the new generation of ‘cyber kids’ face today. The aim of the Internet Safety for Kids and Family Trend Micro has partnered with Childnet International in the UK as part of a new initiative to raise awareness amongst parents, children and educators about internet safety and security issues the new generation of ‘cyber kids’ face today. The aim of the MAKE A CHANGE. MAKE A DIFFERENCE While accident rates are falling, 2,000 children are still admitted to hospital every week. Katrina Phillips, chief executive of Child Accident Prevention Trust says: “Many serious accidents could be prevented by parents making simple changes – whether i MAKE A CHANGE. MAKE A DIFFERENCE While accident rates are falling, 2,000 children are still admitted to hospital every week. Katrina Phillips, chief executive of Child Accident Prevention Trust says: “Many serious accidents could be prevented by parents making simple changes – whether i MAKE A CHANGE. MAKE A DIFFERENCE While accident rates are falling, 2,000 children are still admitted to hospital every week. Katrina Phillips, chief executive of Child Accident Prevention Trust says: “Many serious accidents could be prevented by parents making simple changes – whether i	Choosing the right school for your children – boys or girls – can be a bewildering process. We have a good idea of the kind of questions we want to ask about facilities, the curriculum and discipline in the school, but should we go further? Should we be asking about how “girl friendly” they are? The main challenges for girls growing up are to develop problem-solving skills, and to assert themselves. There is also disturbing evidence about sexual harassment in senior schools from mainly male pupils. The following are some questions, which may help determine whether a school is aware of these issues: 1. What opportunity is there for my daughter to get involved in team sports where conflict and confrontation is part of the game and taking turns is not? 2. How are the subjects of maths and science tackled? Will my daughter be taught to approach these in a problem solving way? 3. How does the school ensure that girls learn the art of decision-making and the confidence in their judgement to not always look to others to decide? 4. How are boys and girls taught about the differences between them and the importance of respecting each other? 5. What procedures exist in the school for a girl who feels harassed or bullied because of her gender? 6. How do the female teachers see their position as role models for girls under their influence? You may get some blank looks to some of these questions but at least you have raised the issues. We all know that a school cannot be all things to all people; we know as parents we have responsibilities too. If there are some gaps at least you know what they are and can find a way to tackle them away from school. Happy hunting!
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