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Latest post on 26 July 2015 - 23:21
We used to have a stretchy height extender that attached to the legs of the chair. Hard to describe. You could have it either way up which gave you a choice of heights. A brilliant invention. I'll try and find it on line and post a link so you can see.
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Latest post on 26 July 2015 - 23:18
There used to be a place in Sharjah or Ajman because when I worked in a centre for children with special needs we used to have their students on placement. Not sure if it was in English or Arabic. Not sure whether it would be recognised overseas though ?
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Latest post on 23 July 2015 - 13:48
JPS has much larger class sizes than Repton. Repton gained an 'Outstanding' rating in the recent round of inspections. Not sure about JPS. Both are good schools.
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Latest post on 20 July 2015 - 16:45
You could contact Anne Jackson of the Leaves Dubai group. They have a FB page. I know there are people in the group who have been through this.
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Latest post on 20 July 2015 - 16:42
I thought I'd read recently that British passport holders could now get a visa on arrival. This was just a month or so ago but please check.
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Latest post on 08 July 2015 - 01:56
Kelly1814 I believe we did. How was your weekend away?
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Latest post on 06 July 2015 - 21:24
Into year 6. Most children turn 11 during their year 6 year.
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Latest post on 30 June 2015 - 17:39
Swedishgirl and mel73 I have your email addresses and will contact you now if you want to remove them (otherwise you'll get lots of spam Swedishgirl) Thanks
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Latest post on 30 June 2015 - 16:10
Email sent kewlzany ?
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Latest post on 30 June 2015 - 11:09
Yes, I am online now. If you post it I will make a note and then let you know so you can delete it.
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Latest post on 30 June 2015 - 10:47
Because they are still negotiating on a villa so have no email or phone etc yet. It will be in the Jumeirah/Umm Suquiem area hopefully.
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Latest post on 30 June 2015 - 09:18
I have a friend with 2 children at Uptown Mirdiff. One in PYP and one in MYP. She is quite happy with it. Also a friend who teaches in MYP. She must have been there 5-6 years now.
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Latest post on 30 June 2015 - 09:11
I am an experienced British SLT and will be joining a new clinic in September with no waiting list. ? If you post an email address I will contact you with my contact details. Thanks
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Latest post on 17 June 2015 - 18:01
If I had kids at Gems DSO I'd be living in Silicon Oasis. It's a nice community, much like Arabian Ranches and in the winter you could walk/bike to school.
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Latest post on 13 June 2015 - 14:50
Who has a job to come to? Generally a married package is better than a single package. Your husband will not be able to sponsor you and your daughter if you are not married. Lots of complications if you are not married.
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Latest post on 11 June 2015 - 18:12
I doubt there'll be any music and dancing once Ramadan starts so it would be a very short season if they started now! Give them a call to find out.
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Latest post on 08 June 2015 - 19:54
Hi I can recommend Ruba Tabari who is a British trained Educational Psychologist. You can contact her on [email protected]
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Latest post on 30 May 2015 - 13:24
What about asking if he can be a volunteer to help with running some of the kid's sports summer camps like with Active Sports?
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Latest post on 30 May 2015 - 13:18
Do both have guaranteed access to their respective senior schools (JESS AR and Repton)?
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Latest post on 30 May 2015 - 10:40
Hi I think all schools have Arabic and Arabic B. I think if your child has an Arab passport they have to do Arabic A. You may be able to opt out of this at special request but the policy is designed to promote the Arabic language. Children with a significant special need can app,y to opt out of Arabic altogether.
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Latest post on 26 May 2015 - 22:55
They look at reading, writing and maths.
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Latest post on 26 May 2015 - 22:52
Is that the original Horizon (near Safa Park) or Horizon International? Is the 1500 for one child or for more? Repton did achieve outstanding in the recent round of inspections. How did the other schools fare? Have you done a tour of Repton to see how it feels to you?
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Latest post on 25 May 2015 - 16:14
Dr Daniel at Just White Dental Clinic is lovely. The clinic is on JBR opposite IHOP and has valet parking. Daniel has extensive experience with teeth whitening and will be happy to talk to you about it. 04 399 8440 or www.justwhitedental.com
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Latest post on 21 May 2015 - 21:53
Millicent Grim at Gulf Eye Centre in the Fairmont Office Tower.
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Latest post on 18 May 2015 - 01:52
I don't think Camali Clinic have an Ed Psych at the moment. Try Ruba Tabari. [email protected] Or Lexicon in JLT. They are a specialist dyslexia centre
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Latest post on 12 May 2015 - 01:27
Repton has Thursday, Sunday and Monday.
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Latest post on 10 May 2015 - 19:00
How good is her English? Is that the issue?
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Latest post on 07 May 2015 - 15:59
It's a Gems School apparently.
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Latest post on 07 May 2015 - 08:53
Apparently it's to be in Akoya, the new development between Studio City and Mudon, close to Remraan.
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Latest post on 07 May 2015 - 08:34
Start up costs in Dubai are huge. You usually need to pay a years rent up front and for a 2 bedroom apartment you are probably looking at 85K minimum. Maybe you can find an employer who would provide accommodation. Childcare/School fees are expensive. I honestly don't think that it would be economically viable for a single mum of 2. Please do your research very carefully before you commit to anything.
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Latest post on 03 May 2015 - 19:33
I would have thought around £16000 pro rata at least.Check out job sites for similar admin jobs. I don't think so. That's more than a lot of teachers earn.
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Latest post on 03 May 2015 - 19:25
If your nearly 3 year old is 3 before the beginning of September (exact dates vary) then there are many schools where he/she could start in FS1 (Foundation stage 1), called Nursery in some schools. It can be hard to get 4 year olds in in FS2 as there are really only a few extra spaces that arise after FS1. It should be easier with more new schools opening but in the last few years it has been very hard to find places in Early Years. Most communities have FB pages which are used a lot for buying and selling stuff. Dubai wide there are a few FB pages like Second-hand Dubai or Buy it, sell it, swap it. <em>edited by plum2 on 03/05/2015</em>
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Latest post on 03 May 2015 - 05:48
There is a FB page for shadows in Dubai.
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Latest post on 29 April 2015 - 05:50
I would take Greenfield Community off the list unless you are going to live in Greencom. The travel would be awful. You could also consider Repton as it is close to DSO. Uptown School in Mirdif would also be fairly close. Safa Community School would be just as close, if not closer, than Victory Heights. It is a new school and has the early secondary years so far. Not sure what years you are looking for. You could also consider living in Mirdif. There is Royal Dubai School there too - not sure if it has secondary. <em>edited by plum2 on 29/04/2015</em>
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Latest post on 25 April 2015 - 06:43
I wouldn't discount the Ranches just on traffic - it depends on timing !! If you leave before 7 it's not a problem and they are currently working on an extra exit lane to help relieve the traffic or you could do what I do and take a short cut around Global Village which gets you out of the Ranches with no traffic issues at all !! Going around by Global Village is an option which keeps you moving but you can't really call it a short cut! It's quite a lengthy detour!!!
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Latest post on 17 April 2015 - 08:30
Suzanne Maclean at Camali Clinic. www.camaliclinic.com
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Latest post on 15 April 2015 - 20:33
Look on Dubizzle. Otherwise why not post a bit about yourself and what you're looking for on here?
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Latest post on 14 April 2015 - 19:54
Do you have transport? Repton School are looking for TAs in the Early Years.
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Latest post on 13 April 2015 - 17:09
Dubai British Foundation only does the Early Years so would require another move after a year (or maybe 2). Foremarke is apparently lovely with small classes but is quite a bit more expensive than most. Kings NAS is very new and still a bit of a building site. It is part of the Kings group. The original Kings is a good school so I am sure it will be good. Hartland doesn't even open until September so is something of an unknown although it looks good.
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Latest post on 12 April 2015 - 20:59
Try Dubai British Foundation School opposite the big Spinneys in the Meadows/Springs area. Not far from the Lakes.
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Latest post on 09 April 2015 - 16:00
A dermatologist is a medical doctor who undertakes further specialist training to deal with skin conditions. Do you mean more of a beauticians type course?
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Latest post on 09 April 2015 - 15:58
Dr Michael Opitz at City Hospital. I am seeing him with a fracture and have been happy.
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Latest post on 07 April 2015 - 08:15
Bradenton Prep in Sports City is very close to you and I'm sure it follows an American Curriculum. I have a friend there with a son in grade 3 or 4 and she speaks very highly of the school. Worth investigating.
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Latest post on 05 April 2015 - 11:18
Have you had your daughter assessed by a speech-language therapist? They would be the best people to advise you.
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Latest post on 04 April 2015 - 07:42
Presumably you are offered accommodation with your job. Think seriously about accepting the accommodation Emirates offer as you are likely to be better off that way. Once you opt out of Emirates accommodation you can never opt back in.
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Latest post on 28 March 2015 - 21:14
Yes, that is another one of the newer schools and should have places. Not sure if it has a secondary section (from Year 7) or not.
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Latest post on 28 March 2015 - 21:11
There is a FB page Leaves Dubai. Search for that. The Leaves Dubai group meets monthly and they often host lawyers, local and from the UK, who give free advice.
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Latest post on 27 March 2015 - 18:45
The newer schools are the ones to target. Safa Community School, Nordanglia, Kings Al Barsha and Hartland(due to open in Sept). I believe Repton may also have spaces in those year groups.
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Latest post on 27 March 2015 - 17:49
They used to sell A&F in the Sun & Sands outlet store behind the Gold & Diamond Park, not sure if they still do, but you could always call and ask. Sadly they don't any longer.
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Latest post on 21 March 2015 - 22:24
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