Focus on Eltham College / Education for life

In a world of many challenges, Eltham College focuses on educating young people for life today and tomorrow, says Deputy Head Pastoral Ann MasseyEltham College has delivered excellent education since its foundation over 180 years ago, but today our thriving co-ed school for students aged 7 to 18 focuses on delivering teaching and learning to prepare young people for a fast-changing world.…

Real World Ready: a Berkshire Prep School reimagines learning

Even before the pandemic, the world was changing in so many ways that will have a huge and exciting impact on the next generation. A shift in the way we live and work will see businesses become global, enabling people to transcend cultural and geographic borders; global movements have set in motion a long overdue shift in our view of the world and the last two years have highlighted the…

Not all private schools welcome children with SEN, but some are bucking the trend

Many parents assume that if their child has learning needs, then the independent sector, with its small classes and high staff-to-pupil ratio, is the place to be.And in some cases that’s absolutely true, even in high-pressure inner London, as long as you know where to look. Take Sinclair House, in Fulham and on the fringes of zone 1. It’s completely mainstream, yet fast establishing a…

Five reasons a sports scholarship could be the right path for your daughter

A sports scholarship has many benefits for girls – from academic achievement to mental and physical wellness...As the Lionesses lifted the trophy, it launched the sporting dreams of millions of young girls around the country. England's triumph in the women's Euros has certainly led to a dramatic increase in the aspirations of young sportswomen to reach elite levels. However, girls still…

Kew Green Prep on wellbeing in action

Kew Green Prep's Head of Data, 11+ and DSL Amy Kinross on the importance of keeping curriculum breadth during 11+ preparation to support wellbeing, creativity and joyFor many, the 11+ has become a symbol of the burial of childhood: the beginning of hothousing and the end of curriculum breadth. The mouse-clicks of silent pupils navigating various online platforms are like church bells, tolling…

Perrott Hill School on the benefits of a smaller prep school

Alex McCullough, the Headmaster of Perrott Hill Prep, explains why he thinks the school’s size is one of the key secrets of its successOur Somerset school has won multiple awards over the past few years, including Pre-Prep of the Year in 2019 and the BSA Supporting Junior Boarders Award in 2020. There’s no denying that the last 24 months have been tough on the whole independent sector, with…

All you need to know about Pre-Prep schooling

What is a Pre-Prep School? How and when do I apply? Choosing the right school for your child Academic Assessment Fees School Life SEN for Pre-PrepWhat is a Pre-Prep School? Pre-prep schools are private schools for children aged three or four. They prepare children to move to a prep school at age seven or eight (usually school Year 3 or Year 4). Many pre-preps are seamlessly linked…

St Dunstan’s College film celebrates sports and exercise science

St Dunstan’s College in Catford, south London, has launched a new film celebrating sport and exercise scienceSt Dunstan’s College has released a new film celebrating sport and exercise science at the school. The feature ‘Discover Sport’ showcases the sport offering and includes both junior and senior school pupils. ‘Through sport, we have a unique opportunity to influence and inspire the…

All about the Dragon School’s QUEST programme

Director of the Dragon QUEST programme, Tim Knapp, explains how it has already captured the imagination of the communityThis is my 13th year at the Dragon and during my time here I have seen the school develop and grow. As Director of Dragon QUEST, the School’s new Saturday morning enrichment curriculum, I am very excited to help steer the Dragon in this new and adventurous direction.…

Five reasons why a small, community focused school could be right for your child

Choosing the right school for your child depends on various factors, including their personality, learning style, and specific needs. However, a small, community-focused school can offer lots of different benefits, fostering a nurturing and supportive environment that promotes both academic success and personal growth.Warminster School in Wiltshire is a boarding and day school offering an…