Making sense of science

Making sense of science

Scientific knowledge delivered early can become a thrilling journey for children as they discover the world through practical experiments and hands-on investigation. We speak to four prep schools to find out how they…

Reading champions – how schools build a love of books

Reading champions – how schools build a love of books

All children love stories, but not all are drawn to books. So how do we stimulate their interest, build reading skills and nurture a mindset in which turning the page to find out more is a pleasure not a chore? Two…

St Dunstan’s and The Villa announce new partnership

St Dunstan’s and The Villa announce new partnership

A new alliance between St Dunstan's and The Villa, announced this month, brings the south-east London schools closer together

How to teach children about money

Teaching children about savings and investments is crucial. Clint Wilson, founder of Nimbl explains how to teach children about money

Homework

What age should children be given homework?

When should children start homework and should they be doing it at all?