Insight

Extracurricular elements of school life – including CCF and DofE – offer adventure but also deliver skills and qualities that are invaluable for future life and career. We asked three schools how they develop young…

Maj. David Forbes-Whitehead, CCF Commander at St Albans School, on the wide-ranging benefits for young people of Combined Cadet Force participation

Shelley Lance, Headmistress of Feltonfleet Prep School, on the vital importance of building AI literacy and responsibility from early years

The opening of the Garden Room at Hackney School of Food means children and community can enjoy even more inspiring seed-to-table experiences

Britta Teckentrup, the celebrated children's illustrator and author now published in more than 20 countries, on her school days in Germany and discovering her passion for art

Naomi Bartholomew, Headmistress, St Catherine’s Prep School, Bramley, on the growing prominence of women’s chess and the valuable skills the game instils in young players

The Headmaster of Wycliffe College in Gloucestershire, Christian San José ,discusses his background and educational philosophy

St George's Ascot Deputy Head (Pastoral) Helen Simpson on how the school is embracing the digital age to give pupils tools for learning and for life

How do we ensure that young children become agile learners, making connections between subjects, developing an open and enquiring mind and approaching challenges in a creative and hands-on way. Four top preps deliver…

The Head of Prep at Streatham & Clapham Prep School on the Power of all-girls’ education in unlocking potential future leaders