All through excellence: Unlocking your child’s full potential with a supportive small school environment
Every parent aspires to provide the best possible education for their child – an education that not only imparts knowledge but also nurtures their individuality and helps them reach their full potential. In pursuit of this dream, many parents are turning towards smaller, more supportive school environments. These smaller schools offer a more personalised education, foster a sense of community,…
Bromley High School introduces Middle Years
Bromley High School GDST has introduced a new phase for Years 5-8 to support girls' developmentBromley High School has introduced a Middle School phase for Year 5-8 to support the primary to secondary transition. The GDST through school says that this is designed to counteract the decreased self-esteem often experienced by girls moving up to senior level. Its new personalised approach aims to…
North Bridge House on early learning benefits
North Bridge House Nursery & Pre-prep discusses its approach of widening children’s experience while providing a strong learning foundationDepartment of Work & Pensions records show that 76% of mothers now return to work within 12 to 18 months of having a child, with day nurseries remaining the most popular childcare for under threes While cutting the umbilical cord and enrolling your…
Future-proofing: why schools need to embrace deeper learning
In a recent viral video LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman predicted that by 2034, 9-5 jobs will be a thing of the past. Hoffman is known for his astute insight: in 1997 he said that social networks would change the world (LinkedIn sold for $26B), he foresaw the sharing economy (he was an early Airbnb investor), and he also predicted the AI revolution years before ChatGPT. There's no doubt…
Academic and co-curricular learning: helping pupils develop essential ‘soft skills’
Academic track record will always be one of the first things parents look at when considering a school. However, although good grades are important, developing 'soft skills' will help prepare your child for life after school and the world of work. Many soft skills such as leadership, teamwork, and communication can be learnt in the classroom. However, activities that complement the curriculum –…
Back to School With Eaton Square
Over the past year, an immense emphasis has been placed on the reported ‘knowledge gap’ that lockdown has generated among today’s young people. Given both the unprecedented and unforeseen demands of lockdown living, it is without doubt that the physical closing of schools has had an impact on children’s development. However, the latest results from Eaton Square Prep School in no way…
Why a co-educational learning environment could be right for your child
When it comes to the future of young minds, the choice of finding the right school becomes a pivotal decision for parents and requires meticulous consideration.Seeking an environment that not only imparts academic excellence but also nurtures the holistic development of children often means parents begin the search from birth onwards.Amidst the landscape of independent institutions,…
The Benefits of the Montessori Method in Early Years Education
Aimee Kimbell, Principal of Riverside Nursery Schools, reflects on the advantages of the Montessori Method and its role in developing innovative, confident life-long learners‘Give me a child until he is seven and I will show you the man’ is a famous quote attributed to Aristotle demonstrating how important early influences are in the human development. The Montessori Method is based on a…
How schools are helping to boost children’s mental health and happiness
A holistic approach to education is helping schools to nurture children's mental health and focus on creating happy childhoods...From wellbeing lessons, to onsite counselling, schools are really stepping up their game when it comes to mental health. Pastoral care has become about so much more than simply safeguarding children. Looking after children's mental wellbeing now goes hand-in-hand…
Meet Vicky Ellis, The Study Preparatory School’s new Head
Vicky Ellis is set to take over at The Study Preparatory School, WimbledonMiss Vicky Ellis will take over the reins at the thriving all girls prep school from September. Most recently, Miss Ellis was Headteacher of Banstead Prep School, having previously taught and been Director of Studies at Redcliffe School in Chelsea, and taught and been Head of Early Years at Guildford High School.…