Agreeing on schools

Top Tips for considering school options

Applying for a School Place: Where Can Separated Parents Turn if They Cannot Agree? As the new school term begins, many parents are already looking ahead to September 2025, when their child might be starting school or transitioning to a new one. For separated or divorced parents, this can be a challenging time, especially if they can’t agree on the …

Struggling to agree on school choices for your child?

Struggling to agree on school choices for your child?

Applying for a School Place: Where Can Separated Parents Turn if They Cannot Agree? As the new school term begins, many parents are already looking ahead to September 2025, when their child might be starting school or transitioning to a new one. For separated or divorced parents, this can be a challenging time, especially if they can’t agree on the …

Family Children Mediation Plymouth

5* Children’s Feedback

As one of England and Wales leading Family Mediation Services, we are so proud to be able to consult with so many children as part of their parents mediation process. We have had some fantastic feedback this last month from some of the Children/Young people that we have consulted with as part of Child Inclusive Mediation ! In all 8 …

Do I have to go to a MIAM? Why can’t I just have the court form signed?

If you are considering making any sort of court application about a family matter – be that about the time your children spend with each parent, or about financial issues following on from separation/divorce then you MUST now attend a MIAM. By the way, this isn’t a new thing, it has been in place now for almost 10 years!! So …

Family Mediation – Embracing a new approach

Following the changes to the Family Procedure rules in April 2024 Embracing a New Approach: In light of the changes in family procedure rules, there is a growing recognition of the importance of embracing a new approach to resolving family disputes. Mediation offers families a dignified and empowering alternative to the adversarial nature of traditional litigation. By engaging in mediation, …

Family Mediation Workshop -Child Inclusive Mediation

Come and find out more about family mediation how it works and the benefits, as well as finding out more about Child Inclusive Mediation at our free workshops being held during family mediation week 2024 As one of Englands leading Child Inclusive Mediation Services we are proud to be able to share our knowledge with you in a free workshop. …

Children 1st Mediation Team

Wishing you a Joyous holiday season!

As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for the invaluable support you have provided throughout the year. By working together to support more families to reach amicable solutions between themselves, and when that has not been possible to be able to support the progression of Clients as they embark with your …

Christmas tips for parents

Here at Children 1st mediation we understand that Christmas can be a difficult time for separated families. Christmas, in particular, can be difficult if the separation is recent or if this is the first Christmas that will be impacted by any separation. Our Family team have put together some tips to try and make Christmas easier to manage. Communicate and …