YOUR PERSONAL GUIDE TO FAMILY LIFE & LIVING IN LONDON

OUR EXPERTISE

Life in one of the world’s most sophisticated capital cities can be both wonderful and challenging. The Go2 can guide you through all aspects of family life and living in London to maximise your enjoyment and streamline your time.

You may have just arrived, about to arrive, or have lived in London all your life. The Go2 can help you by providing up-to-date, expert advice to get the happy and rewarding results you deserve.

  • For many this will feel like the most important decision that they make as a parent. London and the surrounding area is home to some of the best education in the world. It is astonishing just how varied the approach, character and outcomes can be across these schools. Given how rigorous the school selection process is on your child, it is only right that you, the parent, should get an honest and candid view of what these institutions deliver. Websites and literature say many of the same things but it is remarkable how different the reality can be and what a difference that can make to your child. You may simply want to understand the unique ecosystem of the London day and UK boarding schools. Here at The Go2, we can help guide you on these incredibly important decisions.

  • There are so many wonderful nurseries and kindergartens that we can give you advice on. Early Years education is of paramount importance to your child’s journey at school. The Go2 can help you make your shortlist or even make your approaches.

  • Each school has its own set of entry deadlines and requirements. Let The Go2 simplify and guide you through this process. You may simply want help understanding the ISEB test and CAT scores for example, or the differences between 8+, 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry points.

  • You might like to discuss the different exam points and what is involved at each stage, or have a conversation about the merits of A levels versus IB. The Go2 has recent experience at each of these junctures and can help guide you here.

  • Your child’s education is paramount and realising their potential is your passion. This is a crowded market in every way. We can guide you to tutors, a quality education, and a quality experience. Teachers that will make a positive difference for your child and one that they will feel positively about. You might be unsure as to whether your child needs tutoring or not or when is the best time to start. The Go2 can guide you on these important decisions.

  • You may have children about to hit university age and also may be unsure of what the landscape currently is and how to be realistic on course choice and university selection. The Go2 can give you an overview here and also help you understand your child’s whole education journey from 0-18 years old. Perhaps you’re simply needing help with using Unifrog.

  • There is a myriad of choice for after-school activities in South West London. The Go2 can advise you on the best selections on everything including gymnastics, football clubs, rugby, cricket, ballet, swimming lessons, tennis, sewing clubs, to art and judo sessions.

  • There are a range of options on holiday camps for children of all ages, with different interests which we can advise you on and give you tailored advice according to your family needs. Whether it’s a sporting focus or something in the arts or all-round fun, the Go2 know the ones to go for.

  • Special Educational Needs (SEN) is a growing area, affecting lots of children. The Go2 can help connect you with SEN specialists and give general advice here.

  • We can guide you on where to host children’s parties, entertainers, party planners, cake makers, caterers, the best sites for going home bags, gift guides and more. We have a large database of venues for both children’s and adult’s parties.

  • We can guide you to the best salons, specialists and spas in the area. Anything from nails and facials to hairdressers, aesthetics and ‘tweakments’.

  • There are great gyms, health clubs, personal trainers, tennis groups and coaches. The Go2 can offer sound advice on the reality of what’s out there and make recommendations to you.

  • We can connect you with the best Doctors, GPs, Dentists, Physios, Osteopaths and more in your local area.

  • Whether you would like help with interior design, building work, connecting with the best estate agents, gardeners, electricians, plumbers, the list is endless… Anything you need, we can help advise you on the best team.

    Or it might just be the little questions like which household items to buy, or where the best places are to get school shoes. The Go 2 is here to help.

  • Unsure of which car to buy or how to insure it? Or perhaps you need advice on car security. The Go2 can give you guidance here.

  • Perhaps you need advice on finding a dog and how to look after them. The Go2 has lots of experience of pets and pet care and can help you with this.

  • We have a long and comprehensive list of great things to do in and around London that we can help your family discover and enjoy for the first time.

  • We can help you with your family holidays through our network of world-class travel agents or give you personal recommendations based on our own experiences – anything from winter sun to skiing to action-packed summer vacations.