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The pandemic has forced all schools to close their doors to all but a very few pupils, namely those who have parents working in essential occupations, ... This has left the vast majority…
11 crazy simple ways how to help your child study like a boss
Schooling has never been in such turmoil Never before has it been so essential for a parent to understand how to help their child study at home. Beginning with rumours starting to circulate…
When will schools reopen?
Whether schools reopen this year is the question that's key to both controlling the spread of Cornonavirus and also the financial impact of the delayed return to work of the UK's population. It…
How will ‘super-size’ classes affect your child’s education?
The number of children being taught in “super-size” primary school classes is the worst in a decade, official data shows and has been reported in The Telegraph today by Camilla Turner, education editor.…
How A-Level Music Provides Surprising Benefits For Students
As a (very average) piano player myself, but coming from a family of excellent musicians I was disappointed to read that the average A-level Music class now has just three students, according to…
The Reason why ‘off-rolling’ was Banned in State Schools
Lizzy Buchan Political Correspondent for The Independent writes today that state school Headteachers will be forced to stop 'off-rolling' their problem pupils. They will be held accountable for the exam results of any…
They key secrets about state education that politician won’t speak about
Ninety-three percent of children go to state schools, only 7 percent attend private schools, so why do so many politicians continue to attack the independent sector? Surely it would be best to fix…
How to overcome missing out on primary school offer place day
Today is primary schools national offer day 2019 - did your child get the place you had requested?If your child was born between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015, they are due…
Proof that state schools teach less music than private schools
State schools are dramatically falling behind the independent sector when it comes to giving their pupils access to music lessons and learning musical instruments, the record industry has warned, according to this article…
Notre Dame High girls only School in Scotland to go co-ed
An interesting article appeared last week in Holyrood, Scotland's current affairs magazine which highlighted that there will be a consultation, beginning on 18th March, to canvas opinions regarding converting Notre Dame High School…