Welcome to issue 9 of Futures Magazine - Back to school... and for some parents, serious decisions need to be made. Choosing a school that suits your child's needs requires plenty of thought, so we hope our comparison chart provides you with lots of information on local independent schools, their facilities and open days.

For those making the transition from junior to senior education, this can be a daunting experience for child and parents alike, Blackheath High Head Lisa Laws has some tips to smooth this process and Bromley High Head Louise Simpson explains how the young women of today can truly 'have it all'.
With the ever growing fight for university places, take a look at what subjects may give you the advantage.

Within our childcare section we know being a Mum can be a full time job, but now help is at hand with our article from Daisy Chain Childcare Recruitment. We all want our kids to be resilient and confident, find out how easy raising resilient kids can be.

Futures Magazine continues to reach families within the borough of Bromley, South East London and surrounding borders. Keep your views and news coming to us and to be included on our mailing list please email: pippa@picamedia.co.uk.

Pippa Charles
Editor & Media Consultant