How to Choose a Boarding School That Will Help Your Child Succeed
Independent schools in the UK provide an unrivalled level of education for their pupils. Not only are they steeped in prestigious history, but their academic records speak for themselves; 92% of pupils in independent schools in the UK progress to higher education, including 56% to Russell Group universities. A British independent education not only provides your child with the best chance at…
King’s InterHigh on delivering immersive education
Nathan O'Grady, AR and VR Lead at King's InterHigh, discusses its exciting and innovative approach to enhancing online learning for students at the online schoolFlying through space in search of planets that can sustain life or travelling back in time to World War II. These may sound like sci-fi movie plots, but they’re actually VR (virtual reality) activities we’re using to enhance learning…
St Dunstan’s and The Villa announce new partnership
A new alliance between St Dunstan's and The Villa, announced this month, brings the south-east London schools closer togetherSt Dunstan’s Education Group and The Villa have announced a new partnership that brings their schools closer together.The partnership will give children at The Villa the opportunity to transition to one or more of St Dunstan’s schools at 7+, following their time in…
Queen Ethelburga’s on building a curriculum for future success
A Year 6 curriculum delivering skills for future success also fosters curiosity for the journey into Key Stage 3 and beyond, says the Head of Middle School at Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate (QE)At Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate (QE), our mission is for all members of our community to aspire to the Hill Standard: ‘To be the best that I can with the gifts that I have’. As Head of King’s Magna,…
Allie Esiri: time for rhyme
Allie Esiri has created an anthology of nursery rhymes to offer a rich variety of poems, songs and ditties ancient and modern – all guaranteed to delight children and adults alikeNursery rhymes are something that we take for granted. Most of us can recall ditties and poems sung or told to us in childhood – sometimes we don't even realise we remember all the words until we find ourselves…
Famous faces mark the launch of Blackheath High’s New School
Blackheath High School GDST’s £18 million redevelopment was officially opened on 2 May with a star-studded line-up including prominent women’s rights campaigner Caroline Criado-Perez and ITV News Anchor Charlene White, as well as Cheryl Giovannoni, CEO of GDST.Above: Criado-Perez, Chandler-Thompson and GiovannoniCriado-Perez, author of Invisible Women and who led the campaign to put…
Activity kits for letterbox learning
Activity kits delivered through the letterbox promise hours of fun away from the screen, helping children pursue their hobby or passion – and delivering educational valueWords: Rachel HoggActivity kits are nothing new, but there's something immensely satisfying about letting your child enjoy analogue fun in a digital age. In the past, the focus has often been on reading. But as the market…
Spanish immersion at The Roche School
A bilingual stream at The Roche School in Wandsworth is giving early learners immersion in one of the world's most widely spoken languagesThere can be no doubt that early immersion in a bilingual setting is a huge boon for children. Beyond the communication skills acquired, there's the boost it gives to general development – cognitive skills, problem solving, empathy and improved facility in…
Little Dukes on the importance of strong beginnings
Aimee Kimbell, Principal of Riverside Nurseries and the new Little Dukes Training Academy, says that if we get the early years right, everything else will look after itselfI know how important early years education is. I have seen first-hand how children flourish and grow in the right surroundings, and with the right support. But a good early years education does so much more than help a…
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……