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22 May Responsibility with minimal interference

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Karen Mehta, Headteacher of Ashbridge Independent School, discusses how her own childhood has influenced the way she teaches others.

“From an early age I was taught the value of hard work and coming up with good ideas. I would run stalls in my street and put on plays for the neighbours which we would charge for.

“As a teacher and now headteacher I have always believed in giving children responsibility, asking them to come up with ideas themselves and then letting them get on with it with minimal interference, developing wider, real-life skills outside the traditional subjects and classroom-based lessons.”

The idea of giving responsibility without interference is an interesting one – perhaps easier in practice than reality!

We’d love to hear how your childhood influences shaped your life and career, or how you’re raising your children to best prepare them for whatever their future holds.

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  • I am a huge advocate of the entrepreneurial messages and characteristics that you are driving. I think it is a fantastic idea to instil the idea of entrepreneurship into children from a young age. This is a great way to open children up to the idea of not always following conventional paths and giving them the belief and confidence to pursue their own creative business ideas.

    James Caan, CBE - entrepreneur and former Dragon

  • The Clever Tykes series are such a wonderful way to introduce ‘enterprise’ to children from a young age – I can’t recommend them highly enough, and strongly urge parents to read along with their child as there is no doubt the stories will stimulate lots of questions and interest!

    Lorraine Allman, Author and Founder of Enterprising Child

  • I found Walk-it Willow easy to read and full of lovely messages that children can take from it. It touched on taking responsibility, problem solving, admitting mistakes and also the work it takes to run a small business. Willow is entertaining but very human. A lovely story.

    Naomi Richards, The Kids Coach, parent and life coach for children