Children’s Comedy
We’ve picked the best places for kids to have a laugh in Surrey and the surrounding areas Make A Comedy Movie In A Day Think you’re funny? Fancy yourself as... Read More ›
Child’s Play
School of Comedy Review
Samantha Laurie spent an afternoon being entertained by young comediens in Barnes It’s 4.30 pm on a Monday and the boisterous surge of kids desperate to get in to the... Read More ›
Slow change: The need for a 20mph limit in Surrey
Speed limits on residential roads are falling. Except in Surrey. Time for a change of gear, says Samantha Laurie Just before Christmas, Andrew Smith, head of Rodborough Technology College near... Read More ›
Play time: outdoor activities for kids
As the school holidays loom, it’s time for children to get back to nature. Samantha Laurie highlights some great opportunities for outdoor play. PLUS how kids can get their act together in theatreland ... Read More ›
Game theory: introducing adolescents to sport
Despite all the idealism that surrounded our Olympic bid, fewer teenagers than ever are playing sport. Now there’s a new state initiative to get things back on track. Samantha Laurie explores its chances of success... Read More ›
Reading weak: building dyslexia awareness in schools
New Haw Community Junior School, Addlestone. Image courtesy: Dyslexia Action Ten per cent of British children experience dyslexia or similar problems during the course of their school career. Yet... Read More ›
Care and Concern
Childcare in the UK is a shadow of what it is in Europe. Samantha Laurie explores the options for change... Read More ›
No fee for all
Poor children still struggle to access Britain’s best private schools. Could a scheme for needs-blind admissions be the answer? Samantha Laurie discovers new life infusing old ideas... Read More ›
Street Life
Every child used to play in the street. Then the car drove them all indoors. Samantha Laurie hopes the Jubilee will get them outside for good... Read More ›
Caring Solutions
Samantha Laurie welcomes a much needed move towards progressive options in childcare... Read More ›
