School life

Learning in the forest...

Richard Dean from Barrow Hills School discusses the benefits of offering a Forest School and t...

Lockers Park pupils go unplugged

Visiting author promotes importance of tech-free time as part of National Unplugging Day

'Boxhilda' joins the herd

Box Hill students create decorative cow for world's largest public art event, CowParade Surrey...

The essential guide to building your brand and reputation

Deborah Fisher from SIMS Independent examines some of the steps schools can take to ensure the...

In the summertime

A number of independent schools are using the summer holidays to start work on new estates dev...

Cold Feet writer delivers workshop at Solihull

Solihull School alumni Mike Bullen returns to deliver screenwriting workshop

End of year report

As the academic year concludes, we ask five key figures from the independent sector to reflect...

Over a third of girls witness gender discrimination

New report from Young Enterprise examines the growing gender divide in secondary education

Milton Abbey appoints entrepreneur in residence

David Ross, co-founder of Carphone Warehouse, announced as Milton Abbey's next entrepreneur in...

St Mary's Calne twins win international science prize

IVF pupils win prize from University of Sheffield for 'Test Tube Babes' video

Book Corner: Magdalen College School

New release from Bloomsbury Publishing offers a new history of one of the UK's oldest independ...

Shining stars

Independent schools commemorate the diamond anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award

On boarding

As part of National Boarding Week, Paul Mitchell reflects on public perception of boarding sch...

Freedom without anarchy

King Alfred School's Village Project builds a community outdoors without mod cons

How do school uniforms affect student attitudes?

Schoolwear experts SWI say uniform empowers students to succeed

A war memorial for our times

In the last year, Cranleigh School has commissioned and developed a new war memorial

The value of grit

Angela Duckworth recently visited Wimbledon High to discuss resilience in schools

Barnard Castle welcomes back alumni of the 1940s

Around 90 Old Barnardians visits their alma mater for a long-overdue catch up

Skills for life

The Outward Bound Trust are offering 200 places on their Skills for Life Award Scholarship

Independent schools debate EU membership

Schools invite guest speakers and hold mock referendums to debate 'Brexit'

Nottingham High names first-ever head girl

Following its move to co-ed in 2015, Nottingham High School now has both male and female stude...

Failure: a valuable lesson for our young people

Dr John Hind reflects on the lessons learnt from a recent visiting STEM professional

Out of the ordinary

Exam season is looming. Paul Norton reveals his alternative revision tips

Learning by doing

Sue Freestone reflects on how school trips have changed over time

King Edward's Witley hosts children's charity event

HRH The Princess Royal meets inspirational pupils supported by children's charity at Surrey sc...

CCF success for Abingdon pupil

Abingdon School pupil recognised as top CCF (RAF) cadet in the country

Trent College votes 'in' at own EU referendum

Debating team at Trent College hosts mock 'Brexit' referendum where majority votes to stay

Bolton hosts gender-blind anniversary show

Bolton School produces Doctor Faustus, a play almost 500 years old, to celebrate their 500th a...

BMS entrepreneur launches pet bed business

Year seven student at Bedford Modern School pitches business idea to Pets at Home on BBC show

Hereford Cathedral pupils to perform on Songs of Praise

Forty children from Hereford junior school set to compete in the finals of Junior Choir of the...

Oakham performs on BBC Songs of Praise this Sunday

Chamber Choir to sing in semi-final of School Choir of the Year competition

Lockers Park featured on BBC School Report 2016

Lockers Park School's year six pupils took part in this year's BBC School Report with their fi...

Reach out

Independent schools have been busy raising funds for those less fortunate this spring

Up to the challenge

Eleven schools compete in scientific challenges for annual Physics Olympics

Meet the other boarders at Cheltenham College

Following the BSA's popular #boardinghousedogs hashtag, Cheltenham highlight the real benefits...

Bolton alumni give advice at careers day

Fifteen former Bolton School pupils speak to GCSE and A-level students to help with career and...

Maynard ad campaign wins award

Maynard School's #MadeforGirls advertising campaign fends off McDonald's, Samsung and L'Oreal ...

The changing face of boarding

Huw James looks at ways boarding schools can ensure they provide their pupils with the best po...

Take the floor

Schools across the country share their tips for delivering great assemblies with editor Stepha...

Result!

Teachers, students, parents, tutors...Hilary Moriarty asks who should take responsibility for ...