Rosemead Prep on learning to inspire

Rosemead Head Graeme McCafferty, and Head of Pre-Prep Lisa Meredith-Bennett, on how the school’s ethos, values and personalised approach to education inspire learners to pursue their passions and build strong foundations for future successCan you explain more about Rosemead’s history and development over the years?Rosemead can trace its foundations back to the 1930s and its history and…

Why the arts develop skills for life

The arts develop creativity, social skills, powers of persistence and sometimes luminous talent. Get the balance right and you inspire young minds with ideas that can sustain them through school and beyond. Five schools explain how they make the arts journey exciting and mind broadeningCranleigh Prep (also pictured top) offers a rich diet of arts opportunities including whole-school events……

Enthusiasm for learning: how to choose the best school for your son

Choosing the right school for your son is a momentous decision that plays a pivotal role in shaping his educational journey and overall development. Finding a school that sparks and sustains enthusiasm for learning is a journey worth undertaking with careful consideration.Lockers Park Pre-Prep School is for boys aged 4-13 years old and prides itself on providing a holistic and enriching…

Tonbridge School is out of this world | NASA scientists visit

Tonbridge School has a bit of a dilemma. This esteemed and historic boys’ school in Kent is quietly confident, yet somehow very English in its reticence to proclaim its achievements too loudly.“We have never been a headline-chasing school,” says Headmaster James Priory. “But on the other hand, I’m really keen that people realise the excitement of what is actually going on here.”In…

School refusal – understanding EBSA

The number of children who are too anxious to attend school some or all of the time is on the rise. We find out more about EBSAWords Libby NormanSchool refusal has become a buzz phrase in parenting circles over the past year or so. It is also an area of concern across the whole education landscape. There is evidence the number of children absent from school for some or all of the time is…

How to choose a school to build your child’s confidence

Build your child's confidence by choosing a school that can build their happiness, resilience and successWe all want to build our child's confidence during their school days. This is the essential step in creating happy and successful learners.Choosing a school that develops and supports confident learning – particularly at the beginning of the education journey – is critical. Here are…

Healthy competition – why school sports are so important

We all know that sport is good for us physically, but it can also develop a whole range of mental skills – including a positive outlook on life Four leading independents explain why sport is a winner on and off the fieldAt Oakham School in Rutland, there are 30 different sports options and a clear focus on commitment, self-regulation and organisationOakham SchoolOakham School is well…

All you need to know about British boarding schools

What is a British boarding school? How and when to apply How to choose the right boarding school for your child Requirements for international students School Life Assessment FeesWhat is a British Boarding School? A boarding school is a residential school where pupils live and study during the school year. There are approximately 500 boarding schools in the UK, the…

New co-ed pre-prep for Moulsford Boys’ Prep School

Oxfordshire prep school Moulsford is opening a new pre-prep just across the road from its main siteOxfordshire prep school Moulsford has begun building a new pre-prep, which is due to open in autumn 2022. The expansion of the school will accommodate pre-school children (age 3) up to Year 2. This will also allow more space for the existing prep, which is located across the road. The new…

Teaching tomorrow’s skills

Teaching skills for life is an essential element of the prep years and helps develop confidence, knowhow and a spirit of responsibility. We speak to schools that are building empowered and engaged future citizens from the earliest yearsJAGS pupils receive dedicated teaching on the worlds of money and work to build key skills for life earlyJames Allen's Girls' School (JAGS)At JAGS in…