Education
Remember, Remember
Susan Elkin stresses the importance of teaching children the history behind many of our seasonal celebrations
Mix it Up
Susan Elkin explains how new staff can keep teaching fresh in schools Seasons of mists, mellow fruitfulness and new teachers. Almost every school in the country starts the school year with some new staff this month. That means new faces...
Support Network
Teacher Georgina Watford discusses common behavioural issues in the classroom and what can be done to improve them. How do you develop your own set of rules for the classroom? Every teacher is different and despite us all following the school...
The wonderful world of WACI
Toby Payne-Cook, Head of Science at Marlborough House School, discusses the Weald Award for Creativity and Innovation
How Do Schools Quantify Success?
On an age of increasing exam pressure and rigorous assessment, we speak to three schools to find out what’s being done to reward achievement and identify students that may need extra support
Feeling Bored?
Susan Elkin explains that, when it comes to school holidays, this isn’t necessarily such a negative
Make Health and Fitness Child’s Play
Fitness Trainer Sarah Maxwell explains how to engage the whole family in exercise
IB: Global Passport to Education
ACS International Schools explains why they consider the International Baccalaureate programme so valuable
The Ripple Effect
Hilary Wilce explains how a contented, well-connected childhood could be the key to happiness in adulthood
Lawnmower Parents
It goes without saying that every parent wants the very best for their child, and most will bend over backwards to achieve it. But what happens when these good intentions become all-consuming? Hilary Wilce gives us the signs to watch...
Safe Journey
Motorists’ lawyer David Barton explains how the law differs for new drivers and gives his advice for staying out of harm’s way
Meet The Heads
Go behind the scenes at seven leading schools to find out more about the headteachers in charge
The Great Escape
We speak to two students from the South East about why they made the decision to take a year out and a year abroad
Getting Ahead
Julie Redding, Head of Entrepreneurship at Sevenoaks School explains how entrepreneurial and enterprise skills are being nurtured amongst their students
Raise The Bar
Sue Elkin praises schools which embrace the journey of education - not the destination
Keep Calm – There Will Be Bumps Along The Way
Sooner or later most children will meet with problems at school. Education expert Hilary Wilce offers some reassurance
Smoothing the Move from Nursery to Reception
Starting 'real' school is always a big step in growing up. Luckily, these days it's almost always an easy one, says Hilary Wilce.
School Farms – Lancing College
School farms are a great way for children to learn about farming and animal husbandry as well as offering the perfect place to de-stress and unwind outside the classroom. We visit Lancing College school farm...
Guest Speaker – Tom Avery
We talk to Tom Avery. One of the world's most exciting polar explorers and a former pupil at Vinehall.
Guest Speaker – Charlie Sinclair
Charlie was Head Boy at Junior King's in 2010 when he played rugby in the JKS U11 National Champion school rugby team at Twickenham.
Meet The Heads – Peter Goodyer
Headmaster of Bede's School, Peter Goodyer talks to us about his own school memories and more
Build Your Child’s Inner Strength
Today’s children have been born into a world of competitive schooling and pervasive social media and are feeling the pressure like no children have ever felt it before, says Hilary Wilce
Opening Up A Whole, Other World
John Graham-Hart on why learning a foreign language is not only relevant, but immensely rewarding too
School Farms – Hadlow College
School farms are a great way for children to learn about farming and animal husbandry as well as offering the perfect place to de-stress and unwind outside the classroom. We visit Hadlow College school farm and meet some of their...
Broadening Horizons – Siobhan Fogarty
We talk to Siobhan Fogarty, Head of Creative Arts, at Sackville School about how they encourage their pupils to look beyond traditional, academic studies and towards a more creative career path.
How Boys and Girls Learn at Primary School Age
Catherine Walker, Head of Middle School, Marlborough House School, Hawkhurst
Developing a Life-Long Love of Books
Despite all the digital options available to children these days, it's still possible to instill a love of reading, says John Graham-Hart
Out Of School Education…
No school can teach children everything they need to know. David Long, the author and journalist, outlines the benefits of learning outside the classroom.
Top Ten Tips to Encourage Your Child to Read
Here are our ten top tips available to encourage your child to read and instill a love of reading
Guest Speaker – Olly Clark
Olly Clark attended St Edmund's from 1996 until 2003, from Junior School through to Sixth Form when he was appointed School Captain.
Guest Speaker – David Hayman
Dr Hayman is considered a rising star in the field of infectious disease epidemiology and ecology.
Addressing The Balance
Despite huge advances in past decades, boys and girls are still making very different choices at A-level. Why is this, and what can we do about it? We speak to Antonia Beary, Headmistress of Mayfield School in Sussex
Out, about, Scouting For Fun
We talk to the Scout Association about the benefits of being involved in this historic organisation
School Farms – Kent College
School farms are a great way for children to learn about farming and animal husbandry as well as offering the perfect place to de-stress and unwind outside the classroom. We visit Kent College school farm and meet some of their...
