Read all about it! Here’s the latest in education from across the area
Keep Up
Claremont International Football Academy relaunches this September. This is one of the most established football academies in the UK, where young footballers aged 7-18 receive elite coaching and academic excellence. Located in beautiful countryside, the academy offers spacious grounds and outstanding football facilities, whilst remaining fully integrated within the school curriculum. Students benefit from expert coaching led by ex-Premier League players and UEFA A licenced coaches and play against professional clubs and access personalised futures support.
With a £1.5m investment in new facilities, including a forthcoming floodlit 4G pitch and refurbished gym, Claremont ensures a holistic development pathway.
Find out more at claremontschool.co.uk/international-football-academy

Play on
The Menuhin Hall is excited to announce its new Autumn/Winter Season, featuring an inspiring programme of performances by pupils of the Yehudi Menuhin School alongside internationally acclaimed artists. For these young musicians, performing before a live audience is an essential part of their education, developing confidence, resilience and artistic maturity beyond the practice room. Each concert provides invaluable experience in communicating through music, responding to an audience and refining performance skills in a professional setting.
The season offers audiences a unique opportunity to witness exceptional emerging talent and support the next generation of musicians as they grow, learn and flourish on stage. General booking opens Wednesday 26 August.
For further details, visit menuhinhall.co.uk

Get with the Programme
Discover a new programme at The Guildford Institute. From October 2026 to March 2027, the Institute presents a new programme of courses, activities and events celebrating creativity, learning and community. Offering opportunities to develop skills, explore interests and meet new people, the programme welcomes everyone from first-time visitors to long-standing members. Set within a friendly and inspiring environment, it provides a space for discovery, conversation and shared experiences.
Whether you are looking to learn something new, pursue a creative interest, or become more connected locally, The Guildford Institute offers a diverse programme of experiences to enjoy. Maybe you’re hoping to learn how to solve cryptic crosswords or how about Latin-American dance?
Explore the full programme and book today online at guildford-institute.org.uk

what’s cooking?
Somerhill is cooking up a science storm as pupils stir up excitement this September, with the world of molecular gastronomy! Inspired by the Molecule-R culinary programme – devised to make this exciting area of gastronomy accessible and enjoyable for all – pupils will create Heston Blumenthal-style dishes with cutting-edge scientific techniques such as gelification, emulsification and spherification. This blend of STEM, creativity and hands-on experimentation is designed to inspire curiosity and innovation, as pupils transform everyday ingredients into extraordinary edible creations.
What will they invent next? We may have the next MasterChef Junior in our midst… There’s plenty more besides to discover at Somerhill, where there is a constant focus on seeking ways to broaden pupils’ education with relevant and engaging activities.
Find out more at somerhill.org

A New Chapter
At Manor House School, Bookham, a transformative investment is coming with inspiring new learning spaces designed to help every child learn, create, discover and thrive. Drawing on a vision of nurturing confident, curious and capable learners, these developments represent a significant step forward. Over the coming months, pupils will begin enjoying a range of brand-new specialist learning environments designed to support creativity, innovation, wellbeing and academic excellence.
From a dedicated Music Room and Dance Studio to an enhanced Library and Learning Space, a new Year 6 classroom, expanded Forest School provision and an exciting STEAM Centre within the Mason Centre, every space has been thoughtfully designed to inspire every learner. The new facilities have been created to provide opportunities for pupils to explore their interests, develop confidence and build the skills they need for the future.
For more info visit manorhouseschool.org
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