Back of the Net
As we all cheer on the rise of girls football, we’re going behind the scenes at Queen Ethelburga’s to find out how our schools can meet the new demand and achieve some fantastic goals Supported by...
View Article5 Top Tips to get exam ready
Help your child navigate exam season with help from the experts It is no secret that, for some students, the exam season represents a stressful time. Antony Nesling and Beverley Bloem, Diploma...
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Creative Thinking
Online educators, Technology Triumphs, talk us through their approach “There is no doubt that creativity is the most important human resource of all,” – Edward De Bono, the originator of the term...
View ArticleGreat Expectations
Mike Piercy, education consultant and former Head of The New Beacon, gives his opinion on tutoring There’s nothing wrong with ambition; indeed it is to be praised. Encouragement of ambition is...
View ArticleHappy Holidays
Mike Piercy, education consultant and former Head of The New Beacon,reflects on the end of the school year The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there.’ LP Hartley, The Go-Between....
View ArticleIntroducing… Millfield Prep School
Millfield Prep School is a co-educational day and boarding school for ages 2-13 in 200 acres of Somerset countryside. The school was recently named the Independent Prep School of the Year, Best Sports...
View ArticleIntroducing… Hilden Oaks’ new Headteacher
Hilden Oaks Preparatory School & Nursery are delighted to announce that Mrs Sharon Wade is stepping up to become Headteacher from September. Mrs Wade has been Deputy Head at Hilden Oaks for the...
View ArticleIntroducing… Kent College Pembury
We hear about Kent College Pembury from the Head, Miss Katrina Handford Kent College Pembury is a school which ensures every student, whether they are 3 or 18 years of age, succeeds above and beyond...
View ArticleIntroducing… Benenden School’s new Head
Benenden School is delighted to welcome Ms Rachel Bailey as their new Head this term. Rachel is an experienced educational leader with a clear track record of delivering a holistic education centred...
View ArticleGrowing Little Vines
Vinehall School explain how they help little ones settle at nursery Starting nursery is a significant milestone for both children and parents, often accompanied by excitement and anxiety. At Little...
View ArticleFirst Steps
We hear how familiarity and positivity are key factors in settling in at Little Hearts Nursery, Sacred Heart School Settling a child into nursery can be a smooth process with a few thoughtful...
View ArticleHow to be New
Invaluable advice on how to help your child settle into their new setting 5 Top Tips Sarah Nunn, the Deputy Head, Academic at Banstead Prep School, shares tips for starting at a new school or nursery...
View ArticleTop Tips To get you started at boarding school
Settling into a new school can be challenging, especially for first-time boarders. The Duke of York’s Royal Military School are experienced in providing a seamless transition for students, and their...
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4 Questions to Consider when choosing a boarding school
Looking for a Boarding School that is as unique as your child? Sotiria Vlahodimou, Headteacher at Slindon College, suggests boarding schools can benefit pupils of all abilities and backgrounds What...
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Churchers’s College
Penny Daniel, who teaches English at Churcher’s College, runs the school’s First and World Challenge expedition programmes, alongside her husband who also teaches at the school. She tells us all about...
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The New Beacon
We hear from The New Beacon about their extensive and enriching beyond-the-classroom opportunities Iceland or Paris, Ightham Mote or Wisley, Reculver or Ypres, Italy or Ramsgate?! At The New Beacon...
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What’s New?For the latest education bulletins read on…
Marlborough House named Small Independent School of the Year in 2024 Shortlist Marlborough House are feeling like winners as they have been shortlisted for the ‘Small Independent School of the Year’...
View ArticleNo Substitute for the Real Thing
A Head for 25 years, Mike Piercy is now an educational consultant and governor at two schools, here he looks at ‘artificial’ intelligence Can there be anything revolutionary about teaching as we...
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Home on the Grange
Sophie Owen, Head of Admissions at Hilden Grange, gives us an insight into the school Located in the middle of Tonbridge, Hilden Grange School is a co-educational school for children from Nursery to...
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Best in Class
The latest in education from inside and outside the classroom We hear from Tuition Extra – who provide flexible education opportunities The Tuition Extra Group, led by celebrated CEO, Ruth Minhall, is...
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