At Unicorn, our independent nursery and prep school in Richmond, we place a strong emphasis on metacognition to help children become confident, independent learners. In today’s fast-moving and academically demanding…
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The start of a new year is a wonderful opportunity to help children reflect, reset and look ahead with confidence. While adults often talk about resolutions, children benefit most from…
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At Unicorn School, Remembrance Day is a time when our whole community comes together in reflection and gratitude. It offers an important opportunity for our children to learn about the…
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As the leaves turn to shades of amber and gold and the crisp autumn air fills the playground, our children’s adventures in nature take on a special kind of magic….
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Lizzie Franks, the Sustainability Project Manager from Our Caterer Thomas Franks, came to launch the Biodiversity Challenge with our Eco Warriors Club. The children learnt lots of sustainability facts including…
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Last Monday’s assembly was based on Children’s Mental Health week. The theme was ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’. The idea is that the more children know about what makes them happy,…
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In the landscape of British education, the transition from primary to secondary school marks a significant milestone for children and parents alike. Often approached with dread, I believe it is…
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I wanted to talk a little about how we use the iPads and technology in school to support learning. Alongside the children’s dedicated computing lessons, from Year 2 up they…
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The benefits of a home away from home environment in early years education (written by our very own Head of Early Years, and Nursery teacher, Hannah Langdon) In the formative…
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We are delighted to announce that from September 2023 there will be an option for our Nursery Class to run full days Monday to Thursday and a half day on…
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