Education
Meet the Head
Christine Cunniffe, School Principal at LVS Ascot discusses her passion for inclusive education Tell us about LVS Ascot and why parents choose it for their youngsters. At LVS Ascot, we have a strong belief that every child can succeed. Our...
School’s Out For Summer
There’s no shortage of fun to be had during the holidays as we find out The Play’s the Thing Now in its 20th year, the award-winning Guildford Shakespeare Company are proud to offer a wide range of drama classes for...
Far Far Away
Exciting adventures outside the classroom Tanzania with Lingfield College Trips are an integral part of the learning journey at Lingfield College and there is no doubt for some students they are the highlight of their time here. One of our...
Twin Pillars
Hannah Couch, Head of Key Stage 3 and Polly Evernden, Deputy Head (Academic) at Walthamstow Hall are two important women at their school – one leading the academics, the other the pastoral care. Together they explain how Walthamstow Hall prepares...
Ostrich vs Machine
As technology evolves, Mike Piercy ponders how we should adapt with it to protect and support our young people No. Ostriches don’t bury their heads in the sand. It is an urban myth (or urban ‘legend’ in the USA). The...
Time to Explore
We hear about the opportunities open to youngsters at Millfield and Millfield Prep School Prep School and the start of Senior School should be a time where students can, alongside academics, try anything. They should have free rein to discover...
The Next Step
How do we help young people who are approaching a change of school? Educational journeys require young people to move through a series of stages, each time facing the challenges of moving on and taking the next step – meeting...
Single-Sex vs Co-Ed
We hear both sides of this educational conundrum as two schools explain their points of view… Woldingham School Numerous studies have shown that girls achieve higher grades in all-girls schools than in co-ed schools. Not only do girls excel academically...
Make a Day of it!
School visits are a vital part of choosing the right place for your child, so we’re finding out how to make the most of them A Little Taste-Test Kings School Canterbury tell us what Taster Days are all about Designed...
The News
Schools let us know about their latest goings on and exciting updates Tail-Wagging Event During a recent visit to Blackheath Prep (part of the Eltham College family of schools), Eltham College Year 10 students lent a hand at a special...
Newsboard
We hear about the latest goings on in education… Kneller Hall School to Open in 2027 Dukes Education is delighted that the planning application has been approved to redevelop Kneller Hall into a premium site for what will be the largest...
Newsboard
Two schools tell us about their latest goings on… Shining a Light on The New Beacon At The New Beacon – an independent day and boarding prep school for boys aged 4-13, with a co-educational nursery for children aged 2-4 –...
A Recipe for Revision
Mike Piercy dishes up the perfect method for revision Lay the Table As with any good meal, you may be (should be) here some time. Make your kitchen, your dining-room, your desk, your workplace, comfortable. A good chair which supports...
Newsboard
Two schools tell us about their latest goings on and invite you to visit… Free to be Me at Bansted Prep At Banstead Prep our focus is on joyful, future-ready learning where every child is Free to be Me –...
What’s Next?
Sixth form is a crucial stage with decisions to be made.We hear from two schools about how they prepare students for their onward journey School 1: Bede’s At Bede’s, while we focus on a joyful school experience, we also recognise...
Awesome Stuff
We hear about STEM – where sparks fly and imaginations fire Halliford school… Each year at Halliford School a dedicated enrichment week is held, including a full Robotics Day during which students learn hands-on skills such as soldering a PCB...
How to Support your Child
There are many ways to help youngsters navigate school life, here school staff give us some handy pointers Top Tips from Churcher’s College Junior School & Nursery for Smooth, Stress-Free Learning Supporting your child’s learning journey doesn’t have to feel...
How do they do it?
When it comes to sport, some schools just seem to have the magic to set them on a winning streak, so we’re asking some of the best to tell us how it’s done Millfield First up to bat, Millfield is...
Softly Softly
We hear about the importance of soft skills and wellbeing At The King’s School Canterbury… the development of soft skills is woven seamlessly into school life, reflecting a belief that academic excellence and personal growth go hand in hand. An...
The News
We’ve got the latest on education from across the South East Green Lights at Slindon College At Slindon College young people are inspired to excel in science, technology, engineering and maths through a unique challenge: to design, build and race...
Thinking of 2026
There’s much to be gleaned from the Harry Potter book series when it comes to language and emotional intelligence, explains former headteacher Mike Piercy How many of us watched a Harry Potter film over the Christmas period? Our children grew...
Myth Busters
We hear from ACS International School Cobham as the school celebrates its 50th anniversary, reflecting on how far it has come and setting the record straight on a few common misconceptions along the way From its origins as a school...
Added Value
Some vital aspects of education are not easy to measure, says former headteacher Mike Piercy Are we stumbling, blundering – even thundering – into a Wildean world? Oscar Wilde defined a cynic as someone ‘who knows the price of everything...
Meet the…Head
Ashley Currie shares what’s winning Ashford Schoolrecognition in the national press Who or what has had the greatest influence on you as an educator?My greatest influence was my primary school headmaster, Mr Abrahams. He was a very kind man and...
Intended Meaning
Former headteacher Mike Piercy fights punctuation’s corner Inscribed on the black / white / digital board (please delete as appropriate according to era): whats for lunch john asked pete The question to the class, ‘Who’s talking, John or Pete? Hands...
Get Reading!
The Duke of York’s Royal Military School explains how they inspire a love of books In an age dominated by digital devices and ever-shortening attention spans, fostering a genuine love for reading in young people is both a challenge and...
Meet the…Head
As ‘two become one’ we talk to Eddy Newton, Head of the new Malborough House Vinehall Can you share some career highlights and how your experiences have shaped your approach?I knew I wanted to be a teacher from the age...
The News
Schools of the South East tell us about their latest news Sacred Heart School Report Card Sacred Heart School in Wadhurst is delighted with its latest ISI report, which confirmed the school has ‘met’ all Independent School Standards. The report...
Growing STRONG
Two schools tell us how they’re getting pupils to dig intohealthy living and eating Environmental stewardship is firmly embedded in the school culture at St Andrew’s Prep… After proudly achieving Eco-Flag status last year, we set ourselves the challenge of...
5 ways to Prep for Prep
Nerves are natural, but there’s so much to look forward to, says Helen Coombs, Headteacher at St Faith’s Prep! From making new friends to discovering new interests, school life offers a whole world of opportunity. Children thrive on routines, shared...
9 Steps to the New School Gates
Rowan Preparatory School’s tips for new startersto get off to a great start For all children: 1. Be enthusiastic about the new school year! Explore timetables, extracurricular activities and the school website or social media together so your child has...
Helping Your Daughter Settle into School Life
Notre Dame School tell us about their warm welcome for new starters and parents alike At Notre Dame School, we believe in preparing the whole family for a smooth and positive start. Starting a new school is a significant moment...
How to make friends & settle in at school
Starting at a new school can be daunting, so for those venturing into such unknowns we’ve gathered tips and advice from a few local schools To start us off, Saint Ronan’s School Head, Joe Lewis, shares advice Starting a new...
Saving for your Children’s Future
Wealth management experts at FAS provide some insightful tips on saving for your children’s future Parents and grandparents are often seeking advice on how to invest for their child or grandchild’s future, with the aim of contributing towards higher education...
Honestly?
Mike Piercy reminds us of the importance of being honest with ourselves as we venture into a new school year It was Edward Bulwer-Lytton, the nineteenth century writer, who coined the phrase, ‘The easiest person to deceive is one’s self.’...
Far Far Away
Ashford School’s tag line is “Adventurous Learning” and it shows in all of the exciting trips they offer Our students have many opportunities for long-distance travel but the adventure starts much closer to home in the Weald of Kent where...
Leisure Time
Former headteacher Mike Piercy ponders the summer holidaysand the importance of taking time out There’s nothing wrong with a cliché – taking into account several provisos. Is it apt? Is it perceptive? Is it well expressed and succinct?William Henry Davies...
Moving Times
As a life-long Everton fan, Mike Piercy knows a thing or two about resilience! As we look towards the next academic year, he shares his insights There aren’t many of us around the Weald – Everton supporters, that is. A...
The NEWS
The latest information from schools across the South East An exciting new chapter Long recognised as one of the world’s finest boarding schools, The King’s School Canterbury is increasing its versatility and accessibility this autumn with the introduction of flexi-boarding,...
Meet the…Pupils
Hilden Grange headteacher, Malcolm Gough invited Gordon Lee to speak directly to two of their pupils – Anish (Year 8) and Cassia (Year 6) and this is what he learnt A friend once told me that all he wanted for...
Meet the…Head
We enjoyed catching up with Louise Chamberlain, Headmistress of Walthamstow Hall What were your aims when you first took on the role of Headmistress? Firstly, there were certain things I really wanted to preserve, like the ethos of the school....
Flying Colours
We’re asking the experts to find all the best advice to get you through exam season 3 Steps to success Benenden School’s Exams department share their 3 steps to effective revision Step 1 Notes. Students need something to learn from....
Adapt, Adopt, Improve
We’re looking into how schools are introducing and expanding provision in certain areas of study to keep ahead in a changing world AI Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate tell us how they are harnessing AI Artificial Intelligence is here to stay. Schools...
Move on Up
At various stages of each educational journey, there is a leap to be taken from one school to another, so the question is, how can we best make those transitions? Free to be Me Jon Chesworth, Headteacher of Banstead Prep...
Baby Steps
Nursery is where the first memories and attitudes to school and friendships are created, so invest some time and effort to find the place that best fits According to Ashford Prep School, going to nursery school gives very young children...
A Season to Sing
Mike Piercy sings the praises of music as a vital part of education My French teacher was a bit of a hero. Back in the ’70s there was too much ‘chalk and talk’ in the classroom. Languages (modern and classical),...
School News
Historic Schools Merge In September 2025, two prestigious prep schools, Marlborough House School and Vinehall School will merge. The new school will be known as Marlborough House Vinehall and will operate on the existing Vinehall site. Marlborough House Vinehall will...
Finding a School
A Head for 25 years, Mike Piercy is now an educational consultant and school governor. Here, he advises on choosing the right fit for your child I confess. I admit it. I failed the 11+. Once upon a time all...
