
How to Prepare for Reception
The journey from Pre-School to Reception is an exciting time for children and their parents alike. There are many ways…

Creative Subjects Are Vital for Children’s Wellbeing
Remote learning has reaffirmed and cemented the place of creative subjects in the curriculum, in particular the role they play…

The Elms Goes Wild With New Biodiversity Project
As work restarts on the biodiverse garden set within the school’s 45-acre grounds, The Elms embarks on an ambitious new…

The Benefits of Learning a Second Language as a Child
Learning to communicate with others is one of the first and most important lessons we learn in life. The Elms’…

How to Ensure a Good Night’s Sleep for Your Child
At Trent College and The Elms, we are proud to prioritise wellbeing alongside academic achievement through the provision of exceptional…

Top Tips for Developing Early Reading
There are many skills that your child needs to develop in order to become a successful reader, but the most…

Pre-School – An Essential Time to Learn and Develop
Pre-School is about so much more than fulfilling childcare needs. Research shows that it can give your child a valuable…

Maths Games in the Early Years
Although many younger children are now returning to school, which has been wonderful to see at The Elms, there are…

How to prepare young children for the return to school
June 2020 will see the first wave of children across the country beginning to embark on the return to school…