Education
The New Beacon School
Address:The New Beacon School, Brittains Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 2PB Admissions contact:Alison Harrison Telephone Number:01732 452131 Admissions email:registrar@newbeacon.org.uk School website:www.newbeacon.org.uk This school provides a broad, balanced, intellectual, creative and spiritual education with academic achievement at its heart. It is our aim...
Reigate St Mary’s Prep and Choir School (RSM)
Address:Reigate St Mary’s Prep and Choir School (RSM),Chart Lane, Reigate, Surrey RH2 7RN Telephone Number:01737244880 Registrar:Marie Goddard Admissions email:mcg@reigatestmarys.org School website:www.reigatestmarys.org Reigate St Mary’s is a junior school of Reigate Grammar, set in 15 acres of parkland close to Reigate town centre. It provides...
Spring Grove School
Spring Grove is an independent Nursery and Prep school for boys and girls aged 2-11, widely known for its family ethos. It is located between Ashford and Canterbury, close to the high-speed train into London. We offer a first-class education,...
Vinehall School
Address: Vinehall SchoolRobertsbridgeEast SussexTN32 5JL Telephone number: 01580 880413 Admissions email: admissions@vinehallschool.com School website link: www.vinehallschool.com Vinehall is a traditional prep school with a 21st century approach. The school is a co-educational day, boarding school and nursery located near the...
New attitude
Hilary Wilce suggests the month of high-minded resolutions is a good time to talk to children about their aspirations. It’s the start of the New Year – but not in schools. There the new start comes in September, when hopes...
The art of learning
Forget teaching to the test, the arts are more important in education than ever, says Hilary Wilce Have you noticed that many private schools are starting to advertise themselves differently these days? Out have gone pictures of pupils in white...
Hark, the little angels sing
Hilary Wilce celebrates school Christmas traditions – and everything they teach our children. Christmas is coming, with all its midwinter sparkle and cheer. It’s not unknown for parents to feel a little frazzled right now as they contemplate their present...
Why STEM subjects need some art to make STEAM
Andrew Vaughan, Head of Visual Arts, at ACS Egham International Schools For several years now official government education policy has focused on the study of STEM subjects – science, technology, engineering, maths. But at ACS International Schools, we believe that...
Talking the talk
Being confident in another language – or two – will bring your child multiple benefits. Two schools talk us through it. Northbourne Park School The learning of languages in school can bring a mixed reaction from many people. For some...
On good terms
There’s a lot you can do at home to keep your children happy at school says Hilary Wilce Now we are stuck into the new school year, a time for fresh beginnings, in the great tradition of new pencil cases...
Surviving results season
Less than brilliant grades aren’t always a disaster, says Hilary Wilce, with the right support, there’s as much to learn from failure as there is from success. It’s August, exam results season, and for many young people a time of...
Taking the lead: Longacre School
In Taking the Lead, we talk to school head teachers and heads of department. Matthew Bryan, Headmaster at Longacre School, tells us about his work and his own school days Favourite subject at school I always loved Latin and Greek, and...
Taking the lead: Hawthorns
We talk to Rose John-Cox, Head of Maths at Hawthorns – an independent school for girls and boys aged 2 to 13 years in Beltchingley, Surrey.
Sing! – St Paul’s Cathedral School
An insight into the unique school life – and opportunities – of a St Paul’s chorister. We talk to a member of staff, the head chorister and his mother.
City slickers or country mice?
Hilary Wilce considers the pros and cons of where to raise your family – and gets some personal reports from the recently grown up
Centre stage: Manor House School
We talk to Teresa Williams, Head of Drama at Manor House School about the benefits of studying drama. At Manor House School, we pride ourselves on our all-inclusive approach to drama. We believe that drama is for all and that...
Centre stage: St Catherine’s
Studying drama enriches a young person in many ways beyond the glory of the curtain call. We talk to Sally Gallis, Head of Drama and Alice Phillips, Headmistress at St Catherine’s Drama plays an important part in life at St...
Ruck and roll
Rugby-based charity Wooden Spoon creates amazing sporting opportunities for special needs children, Matt Mitchell leads the charge
Centre stage: Battle Abbey School
Studying drama enriches a young person in many ways beyond the glory of the curtain call. We talk to Linda Hopkins, Head of Drama at Battle Abbey School At Battle Abbey we aim to develop the soft skills in every...
Start right
A child’s very first steps in education – even before they start school – can set them up for the years to come, and there are interesting new ideas how to approach this crucial stage
Centre stage: Kent College
Studying drama enriches a young person in many ways beyond the glory of the curtain call
Taking the lead: Vinehall School
In Taking the Lead, we talk to school head teachers and heads of department. Paul Borrows, Assistant Head Academic at Vinehall School, tells us about his work and his own school days Favourite subject when you were at school When I...
Taking the lead: St Edmund’s School Canterbury
Heads of department create the unique personality for how each subject is taught in a school, while head teachers flavour the school as a whole. We talk to Dr Gemma Jones, Head of Science at St Edmund's School in Canterbury...
The joy of mud
No more screens! The modern child needs to get outside and get dirty says Michael White
10 things I wish I’d known when my kids were young…
With three children now into adulthood, Hilary Wilce reflects on her experience as a mother and shares her retrospective wisdom
Page turners
A charity devoted to helping children discover the joy of books has identified the Top 40 titles to pull reluctant readers in
Jump to it
Exercise is as essential for children’s brains as it is for their bodies says Hilary Wilce
Keep calm and carry on (revising)
It’s exam time, not much fun for Year 11s and 13s – or their parents, so Hilary Wilce offers some expert advice
Let the Children Speak
Listening to school age kids is vital – but first you have to get them to talk says Hilary Wilce. All the research shows that children whose parents support them at school and show an interest in what they’re learning,...
New Headteacher for Walthamstow Hall
:: SPONSORED CONTENT :: New Year, New Headmistress and New Sixth Form Building for Walthamstow Hall, Sevenoaks
Fresh Learning
We discover the benefits of studying outdoors and the rise in the appeal of forest schools
Study Swap
Just how popular do student exchanges prove to be, and what are the benefits of choosing to study abroad. We find out...
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
