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Senior
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
Malvern College on the importance of sixth form transitions
Keith Metcalfe, Head of Malvern College, on the important transitions that happen in sixth form, and how schools nurture this growing independence
Harrogate Ladies’ College rising star
Former Harrogate Ladies' College student Lee Braithwaite is making waves in the film world
Making of Me: Rachael Burford on school days in Kent and her passion for rugby
The women's rugby great Rachael Burford on mixed school days in Kent, her childhood passion for rugby and why she still remembers two sports teachers with gratitude
Downe House on the value of alumnae mentoring
The Headmistress of Downe House Emma McKendrick on the career and life inspiration that comes when former students get together with the current cohort
Wendover Online School on taking education to gifted students
Sarah Bacon, founder of Wendover Online School, on the benefits of taking education to students who are pursuing a talent outside school
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