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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
Play time at Reed’s School
Reed's School staged a thrilling production of Peter Pan, bringing the magic of J.M. Barrie's gripping adventure to life
Roots: Co-education milestone at Alleyn’s
Marking a half-century of welcoming girls, and its award of Co-Educational School of the Year 2025, Alleyn's reflects on a decision that transformed the school and showed that pupils learn best when they learn together
Equestrian lead appointment at New Hall School
New Hall School in Chelmsford has appointed Rebecca Kennedy to head up its equestrian activities
Head to Head: school mergers
With more independent schools merging, Abbot's Hill Head Sharon Schanschieff, Wesbrook Hay Head Mark Brain and Mill Hill Group CEO Antony Spencer discuss the collaboration between their schools
MPW Birmingham Principal appointment
Fifth and Sixth Form College MPW Birmingham has a new Principal
Bishop’s Stortford College on the boarding family
Dr Peter O’Connor, Senior School Deputy Head (Academic) at Bishop's Stortford College, on how the family feel of boarding supports pupil wellbeing and underpins academic progress
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