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Ascot school appoints new head of sport
Heathfield School, in Ascot, has appointed Carys Willimott as head of sport. In her new role, Willimott will be responsible…
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International
Cambridge IGCSE is a perfect fit for student with special educational needs
Daniel, a student diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Tourette syndrome, always struggled with…
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Is personal success on your menu?
Today, I am so pleased you have joined me for dinner at an amazing café. The menu here is amazing,…
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First among equals?
OK, I begin with a declaration of interest: I do not have a first-class degree. Maybe that’s why the latest…
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Guardianship: what it entails and what it means for students
Many students now studying in the UK come from far afield and for many it may be their first experience…
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Features
How are UK independent schools encouraging positive mental health?
Education Secretary Damian Hinds announced this year that up to 370 schools will be involved in a scheme to see…
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How digital portfolios help prioritise learning and teaching, not testing
Proof of learning rests in the developed mind and heart of the student, not in a test or grade. As…
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A mental health toolkit
There has not been very much made of Dr Praveetha Patalay’s study, recently recorded in the International Journal of Epidemiology,…
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Catering & hospitality
Fulham School and CH&CO Independent embark on food positivity journey
There are so many mixed messages about food, it can sometimes be hard to separate the good advice from the…
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A world of choice, and the choice of the world
In recent months, I’ve heard lots of feedback from UK independent schools as to why they offer Cambridge IGCSE. Their…
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