Why school music matters
Music is part of the creative landscape of our schools, but feeds into so much more – from academic skills to wellbeing, confidence and community spirit. We talk to two schools that passionately believe in its…
Navigating toddler behaviour
We all know the toddler years bring joy and tantrums, but how best to manage the meltdowns? Dr Lin Day, Founder of Toddler Sense, gives expert advice
60 seconds with The Downs Malvern Headmaster Andy Nuttall
The Headmaster of The Downs Malvern Andy Nuttall on his background and educational philosophy
Prioritise shared reading for pleasure
Recently departed Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce has highlighted the decline in parents reading to children
Abingdon House School on the power of co-regulation
Nadia Carella, Assistant Head of Abingdon House Senior – part of the Cavendish Group – on the value of supporting students through co-regulation
Bedales Pre-Prep on building curious minds
Fiona Read, Head of Bedales Pre-prep, on delivering early education that ignites curiosity and sets children up to thrive in an interconnected world
Walhampton School on creating strong exam foundations
Walhampton School Deputy Head Michael Hamilton-Foyn on how well-designed exams in prep years build solid foundations for independent learning and resilience
Changing places – moving school at Sixth Form
Changing schools at 16+ is always a big decision, so Jess Harris, Head of Quintessentially Education, outlines some points to consider before choosing a UK independent school for those critical sixth-form years
