When Should Kids Get Phones? The 14/16 Rule
More and more adults are noticing the same worrying trend: children today are struggling socially and emotionally in ways that were far less common just a decade ago. Teachers see growing levels of anxiety and difficulty managing friendships. Parents observe impulsive behaviour, reduced attention spans, and a decline in emotional resilience. Psychologists report rising cases […]
How Boredom Boosts Child Development
In a world saturated with screens, schedules and stimulation, boredom has become something many parents fear and often rush to eliminate. But what if boredom is not a problem to solve? What if it’s a developmental tool to embrace? Emerging research from psychology, education and neuroscience suggests plays a powerful role in shaping creativity, resilience […]
The keys to well-being, digital smarts & resilience
At Haut-Lac School, we believe in fostering both academic growth and student well-being. Our PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic) curriculum plays a key role in shaping responsible, mindful and emotionally-resilient individuals, who are prepared to navigate the challenges of the modern world. Our holistic approach to learning ensures students develop a deep understanding of […]
Why attendance is key for safeguarding & growth
At Haut-Lac International Bilingual School, we are deeply committed to providing every child in our care with the right environment and resources to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. As part of our broader Child Safeguarding Policy, attendance plays a key role in safeguarding student well-being and development. Regular attendance is both a legal requirement and […]
Why learn music from a young age
Learning music from a young age is a wonderful adventure that brings heaps of benefits to children’s overall development. Whether they’re singing, playing an instrument, or simply listening to different kinds of music, it plays a vital role in their intellectual, emotional and social growth. In this post, Haut-Lac International Bilingual School’s dedicated music teacher, Timothée […]
How to transform minds for student success
At Haut-Lac International Bilingual School, we believe in holistic education. We dedicate significant time to both providing students with personalised academic support and helping them navigate friendships and conflicts. Haut-Lac School’s holistic approach combines social and emotional learning with academic education. We develop and celebrate lifelong soft skills through the Infant and Primary Learning Pathways programme, which promotes age-appropriate […]
How to foster a growth mindset in children
Encouraging a growth mindset in children is fundamental to their long-term success and well-being. At Haut-Lac International Bilingual School, we celebrate mistakes as opportunities to learn and value effort and resilience over mere achievement. This mindset empowers children to embrace challenges, persist in the face of setbacks, and see effort as the path to mastery. According […]
Why start school at 3 years old?
The decision-making process regarding our children’s education can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to choosing between nursery school and infant school. While both options have their merits, there are compelling reasons why enrolling a 3-year-old child in the educational structure of an infant school can offer numerous advantages over an extra year in nursery […]
How to empower students to trust their own voice
School is a time of great exploration. Yet it can also be a time of great fear, or of self-consciousness. Public speaking, answering questions in class and trusting one’s own voice are all hurdles many students learn to overcome during their school years. It’s not always an easy journey though. That is why, at Haut-Lac […]
How to set the scene for student learning
Following on from this introduction to the Mantle of the Expert, MoE trainer Tammy recounts the journey of pedagogical discovery and deeper understanding she took along with six other Haut-Lac colleagues. Legend of an outstanding Mantle of the Expert school in Birmingham had reached Haut-Lac International Bilingual School, so a pilgrimage began. Seven courageous adventurers from E3 to P4, […]