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Staff appointments: July/August 2020
The Royal School Pippa Smithson has joined The Royal School in Surrey as its new head, succeeding Anne Lynch who…
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Facilities & buildings
The big space debate
Who would be a headteacher or school business manager right now? Because nowhere is the issue of space being more…
30th June 2020 No Comments
Health & well-being
British Psychological Society releases resilience framework for vulnerable children
The British Psychological Society (BPS) has released new guidance for schools helping children, particularly those who are vulnerable, cope with…
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Education sector facing teacher recruitment crisis, suggests report
A new report suggests that the education sector is facing a teacher recruitment crisis in the aftermath of Covid-19. Musical…
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How will Covid-19 impact the number of international students coming to UK independent schools?
According to the Independent School Council’s latest census report, overseas students make up around 5.5% of the UK’s total student…
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St Mary’s makes ocean conservation a priority despite lockdown
St Mary’s School in Essex has stressed the importance of ocean conservation action amid the current coronavirus pandemic. To mark…
26th June 2020 No Comments
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‘It is the pastoral care that really matters’
You may know the old joke about the two fish in a tank. One turns to the other and says:…
26th June 2020 No Comments
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Back to school: FOMO and FOGO
At Magdalen College School (MCS) we have just conducted a pupil survey exploring the triumphs and challenges of lockdown, and…
25th June 2020 No Comments
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Alpha Plus pre-prep and prep schools reopen to all children
In line with new government guidance, Alpha Plus Group reopened its pre-preparatory and preparatory schools to all children on Monday…
25th June 2020 1 Comment
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Teaching emotional health in school during the pandemic
The recent partial return to school has presented a raft of challenges for children, families and teachers. Many of those…
24th June 2020 2 Comments
