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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.
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Gordon’s School on the co-curricular advantage
The Head of Sixth Form and Careers at Gordon's School discusses the importance of gaining extra skills and experiences for wellbeing and onward careers
Debating strengths – why schools encourage reasoned argument
Debating teaches skills of listening, thinking on your feet and hearing the other side. We speak to three schools where great debates are celebrated and nurtured
60 Seconds With Jane Gandee of St Swithun’s School
The Headmistress of St Swithun's School in Winchester on her background and educational philosophy
Breathing easy – how to improve air quality in schools
While building efficiency matters, poorly ventilated schools remain a nationwide problem, says an air technology specialist
Hurst College netball triple
Hurst College pupils scored a hat trick, with three teams qualifying for the 2023 National Schools Netball Finals
Reed’s School on real pupil dialogue
Mark Hoskins, Head of Reed's School, says letting pupils define and deliver the important messages is the way to ensure productive dialogue
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