How animal magic brings joy to school days
From providing comfort and teaching valuable lessons about empathy and care for the world around to supporting shy young readers, animals bring magic and happiness, also bringing learning to life. Three schools tell us…
Will Hamilton Davies’ grand plan
Becoming a children's author in your 20s is no mean feat, but Will Hamilton-Davies honed his ear for writing as a reader of stories, and kept on going until that grand plan was realised
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…
60 seconds with The Downs Malvern Headmaster Andy Nuttall
The Headmaster of The Downs Malvern Andy Nuttall on his background and educational philosophy
Reading champions – how schools build a love of books
All children love stories, but not all are drawn to books. So how do we stimulate their interest, build reading skills and nurture a mindset in which turning the page to find out more is a pleasure not a chore? Two…
Cumnor House Sussex on ensuring truth in education
In today’s complex online world, we must coach pupils to help them distinguish truth from fiction, says Cumnor House Sussex Headmaster Fergus Llewellyn
Focus on St Dunstan’s College Junior School / Growing strong
With parents increasingly looking for something more than strong academic results, St Dunstan's College Junior School Acting Head Alex Murphy discusses how its whole-child philosophy aligns with new measures of success…
Focus on Reed’s School / Strong foundations
With a return to its fully co-educational roots, Reed's School is entering an exciting new chapter. That, plus its merger with Feltonfleet, means it can offer a seamless 2-18 journey for boys and girls and expand…