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…
New Head for The King Alfred School
Stephen Campbell will be the new Head of The King Alfred School in north-west London from September
How early education helps children build resilience
Resilience is a word we use a lot these days, but how do schools help children to build confidence in a way that embraces failure on the journey to success? We speak to five prep schools about their strategy for try,…
How to avoid the 11+
More parents want to bypass senior school entrance exams. Jess Harris, Director of Quintessentially Education, offers tips for alternative pathways
The King Alfred School on pupil agency
Karen Thomas, Head of Lower School at The King Alfred School, London, discusses why giving students agency within school creates a positive atmosphere for learning
The King Alfred School on real-world learning
Julian Reed of The King Alfred School looks at the benefits of integrating subjects to give students real-world learning experiences that expand their outlook