Opinion

Ruth Sullivan and Simon Heard, the Heads of Sherborne Girls and Sherborne Boys, on delivering the right combination of skills and attitudes to prepare pupils for a changing world

Jon Gray, Head of York House School in Hertfordshire, on what makes standalone prep schools unique – and how we preserve that education choice

Jo Hughes, Group Director of EdTech at Berkhamsted Schools, on setting boundaries to support children and families by going smartphone free

Emma Watson, Head of St Catherine's, Bramley, on why we must help children focus on the importance of not just doing well academically, but doing good through their choices

The Headmaster of Aberdour School Phillip Makhouli on why self-knowledge is a vital foundation for confidence, ambition and future success.

Fiona Read, Head of Bedales Pre-prep, on delivering early education that ignites curiosity and sets children up to thrive in an interconnected world

Walhampton School Deputy Head Michael Hamilton-Foyn on how well-designed exams in prep years build solid foundations for independent learning and resilience

Annette Dobson, Head of Thomas's Fulham, on the academic value and wider enrichment provided by music education in our schools

The Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions at TASIS England Joshua Clark considers how international schools use technology to turn learning into a personal journey for every student

Naomi Bartholomew, Head of St Catherine's Prep, on the benefits of girls only education in primary years