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For parents of children coming up to senior school age, or who are already currently in the 11-18 year old bracket. Helping you navigate you and your child’s way through the secondary schooling system, in this section you’ll find articles providing myriad of information, from insight and advice, to features, news and lifestyle articles.
Senior Articles
Roots: Lasting legacy with the DofE Award scheme
Among the many touching tributes to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh was the outpouring of warmth and positivity about the DofE Award scheme, which began life in 1956. It continues to give opportunities that change lives, and…
Lancing College on supporting students in a challenging jobs market
Diana Cree, Director External Relations and Communications at Lancing College, discusses how to support young people in a challenging jobs market and enhance their career opportunities
Acting up – Cranleigh School on the value of arts events
The Director of Drama at Cranleigh talks about the broader value of producing plays and arts events at all times, and especially during lockdown
Hay Festival’s Free Programme for Schools – inspiration for all ages
Hay Festival's Programme for Schools, running from 24th May, offers rich pickings – and a whole host of amazing authors and creatives are there to inspire young people
Day in the life: Joint Head Girls of Queens Gate School
Luna and Maria, joint Head Girls of Queens Gate School in South Kensington, talk us through a day in their lives
Fresh start – new beginnings at Maida Vale School
Steven Winter, the Headmaster of recently opened Maida Vale School discusses how its approach enables trust and community spirit in extraordinary times
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