Making sense of science

Making sense of science

Scientific knowledge delivered early can become a thrilling journey for children as they discover the world through practical experiments and hands-on investigation. We speak to four prep schools to find out how they…

Clare Pollard's epic adventure

Clare Pollard’s epic adventure

While Jason and the Argonauts is not famous for laughs, with The Othernauts Clare Pollard has delivered a funny and gripping take on the Greek myth to delight middle-grade readers

UKSA on the value of open days

UKSA on the value of open days

An open day is the best way to explore options, says UKSA, offering a way for parents to understand more and young people to explore their ambitions and motivations

Malvern College cricketer goes pro

Malvern College cricketer goes pro

Exciting young cricket talent, Charlie Taylor, has signed his first professional contract while still at Malvern College

Why school music matters

Why school music matters

Music is part of the creative landscape of our schools, but feeds into so much more – from academic skills to wellbeing, confidence and community spirit. We talk to two schools that passionately believe in its…

Navigating toddler behaviour

Navigating toddler behaviour

We all know the toddler years bring joy and tantrums, but how best to manage the meltdowns? Dr Lin Day, Founder of Toddler Sense, gives expert advice

New Head for Francis Holland Prep

New Head for Francis Holland Prep

Francis Holland Prep in Chelsea will have a new Head, Laura Rodgers, from next January

60 seconds with The Downs Malvern Headmaster Andy Nuttall

60 seconds with The Downs Malvern Headmaster Andy Nuttall

The Headmaster of The Downs Malvern Andy Nuttall on his background and educational philosophy

Prioritise shared reading for pleasure

Prioritise shared reading for pleasure

Recently departed Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce has highlighted the decline in parents reading to children

Abingdon House School on the power of co-regulation

Abingdon House School on the power of co-regulation

Nadia Carella, Assistant Head of Abingdon House Senior – part of the Cavendish Group – on the value of supporting students through co-regulation