Choosing a School in England: Ofsted Reports

September has always meant back to school time for me, a time that, as a student, I would look forward to from the first week of August. Now as a parent, I have come to look forward to September as a nice break from the kids, one where I can fully focus on my writing.

When we moved to Hampshire at the end of December 2015, my youngest was already registered to start school here right after the holidays, but we had a bit of trouble with the secondary school for my oldest. In another post, I will break down the process that went into registering my boys from back home in Canada, but for now, let me explain something that seems to guide people's choices when choosing a school here, and on which I partly based my own decisions.

Why You Should Be an English Heritage Member

You've finally made the move. The rush is over, and here you are, somewhat settled in England, with a bit of free time on your hands. If you're like me, pink-tinted glasses or no, you'll notice beauty and history all around you. Even if you hadn't planned on sight-seeing—which I highly doubt—I suspect you might end up wanting to explore your new land. But where to start?