Dukes Education acquires Minerva Education and announces new schools to the group
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The British education system….defined by its diversity and complexities – day, boarding,
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Sunday 16th September saw the official opening of a new Community Music
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Putney High School GDST is championing a return to adventurous outdoor play
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The Laurels School in Clapham are delighted and proud to be featured
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Students at Ernest Bevin College are celebrating a strong set of GCSE
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Students, staff and parents at Wimbledon High School are once again today
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Pupils celebrate GCSE success with new marking scheme
CRANLEIGH SCHOOL has maintained
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With two thirds of GCSE results at the top A* or 9 grade
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Girls at Woldingham School have excelled in the new qualifications for the
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Impressive results as pupils achieve highly in both the traditionally academic and
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The girls at James Allen’s Girls’ School have produced an excellent
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Pupils at leading co-educational school Alleyn’s have received a bumper set
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Sian Griffths, Education Editor of The Sunday Times, tracks the ever-changing educational landscape and offers advice for the wary. It’s been another year of turmoil in the education world as changes dreamt up by politicians bed down in schools.
Read IntroductionA school open day is a vital part of the process of choosing a school. Who gives the tour, what you’re shown and how questions are answered will tell you a lot.
Read Open DaysFind Your Local Primary and Secondary Schools State and private schools in Nappy Valley WANDSWORTH STATE PRIMARY SCHOOLS 1 Albemarle 2 Alderbrook 3 All Saints (CE) 4 Allfarthing 5 Beatrix Potter 6a Belleville (Webbs Road site) 6b Belleville (Meteor Street site) 7 Brandlehow 8 Broadwater 9 Chesterton 10 Christchurch (
Read Schools DirectorySingle sex or co-ed, private or state, day or boarding? These are just some of the choices facing parents when launching their child into the British education system. Nicola Woolcock, Education Correspondent of The Times, shares her expert guidance on
Read Spoilt for ChoiceTaking your first step onto the schooling ladder can be daunting, and that’s just for the parents. Where to start, how to decide, what to choose and how will your little one fare? Charlotte Peterson investigates the world of
Read Under Starter’s OrdersWhen it comes to deciding on our children’s primary schooling, one of the biggest decisions is whether we opt for state primary or plump for private prep. January Carmalt examines some of the key factors to bear in mind
Read State Until Eight?Six schools’ head teachers share their wisdom on how best to choose a secondary school that will be the right ft for your child.
Read The Only Way Is UpBoarding no longer means three-month breaks without contact from home. There are many options for families now within a modern-thinking boarding school landscape, explains Georgina Blaskey. Picture the scene: it’s 6.30am in winter and your child’s alarm goes
Read Night MovesSixth Form creates an opportunity for teenagers to decide to stay at their existing school or move on to pastures new. Georgina Blaskey weighs up the pros and cons. Should I stay or should I go? It’s a dilemma
Read At Sixes and SevensGrowth mindset, learnt optimism, mindfulness - these are just some of the current buzzwords around pupil wellbeing, but how are schools tackling our children’s future mental health and what issues are they most concerned about, asks Georgina Blaskey. For
Read It’s Good To TalkFinding the right school for your child if they have special educational needs is particularly challenging in the ultra competitive London market, says Gillian Upton When the school’s Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) suggests an educational psychologist assessment report
Read Assessing The NeedCareful and timely planning are the key to managing the financial commitment of private school fees, says David Patterson, of Patterson Wealth Management Ltd. The choice to go down the private education route is a big one financially. For the
Read Securing The FutureA new head can make a big impact on a school. Gillian Upton profiles the newcomers planning to make their mark on a clutch of schools in Nappy Valley Robert Milne - Emanuel School What do you love about your
Read Taking The LeadTo tutor, or not to tutor, that is the question. Georgina Blaskey investigates the pros and cons: which tutor to use, when to get started and all the other questions asked by parents as children approach key stages on their
Read Supporting RolePrivate schools are offering generous bursaries to ease the burden of school fees, but don’t expect an easy ride, warns Gillian Upton. A diverse and inclusive school community is the rationale behind the bursaries and scholarships offered by private
Read Money MattersLove them or loathe them, school uniforms are a boon to busy parents and as Georgina Blaskey discovered as she traced their history, even children don’t think they’re so bad. Many of us parents can recall our school
Read Wear & TearUnpacking the terminology that goes hand in hand with a build is your first step to a smooth running project. Architect: The most senior of the project team, the architect will provide the blueprint and framework for the project.
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