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Ruth O’Sullivan, who became headmistress of South Lee School in September last year, says it is a “huge privilege” to be involved in the early learning journeys of the adults of the future

Independent sector responds to Ofqual grade plan

The chair of the Independent Schools Council said the exam regulator had done "the best it can"

Cancellation of exams could prompt debate, says Gresham’s head

The independent school head said coronavirus has forced Britain to ‘think beyond the constraints' of how it's always done exams

‘Education is letting our young people down by not giving them an effective political education’

Independent schools must lead the way in bringing politics to young people, says Andrew Bowman, New Hall School's head of politics

Coronavirus: Stamford D&T teachers producing 200 face masks a day for NHS

Three teachers from the Stamford Endowed Schools in Lincolnshire are helping protect NHS healthcare workers during the coronavirus outbreak

Coronavirus: independent schools face ‘new norm come September’ – ISA

Neil Roskilly explains how the Independent Schools Association has supported members with hotlines and mentors

Coronavirus: independent schools need ‘patience and generosity of parents’

ISC chairman says independent schools will be placed in a difficult position during the school shutdown

Coronavirus: award GCSEs on predicted grades, say UCL experts

The government is expected to announce its plan for post-16 and post-18 exams on Friday 20 March

BSA appoints Strathallan head next chair

Mark Lauder, who is head of the Perthshire boarding school, will assume the chairmanship for the forthcoming academic year

Effective community engagement is always a two-way process

Successful and sustainable community engagement requires mutual respect, an agreed vision and shared outcomes, says Mark Mortimer, headmaster of Bryanston School

Interview: Jane Prescott, headmistress of Portsmouth High School

Portsmouth High School's headmistress Jane Prescott embarks upon a new challenge this year with the Girls’ Schools Association

Event celebrates partnerships between independent and state schools

Celebrating Partnerships saw leaders gather to hear about the diverse ways in which independent schools and state schools are working together

Apprenticeships remain firmly in universities’ shadow, finds study

Just 11% of young people surveyed by YouGov said they had been encouraged towards becoming an apprentice, as against 73% advised to enrol as an undergraduate

Sixth former secures partnership with Eton College

The independent school will help college students prepare for challenging university interviews

HMC urge universities not to discriminate against private schools

The association's executive director said a ‘sophisticated approach’ is needed for fairer university admissions

Bedford Girls’ School appoints new head

Gemma Gibson takes over the role at the start of the new school year

Knighthood for King Edward’s Witley old boy

Sir Peter Estlin was honoured in the New Year Honours list for services to international business, inclusion and skills

Interview: Emma Russo, South Hampstead High School

Emma Russo, South Hampstead High School’s new director of STEM, talks to Jo Golding about showcasing STEM achievements more, making policymakers pay attention and encouraging girls to speak up and speak out

Historic Bristol school announces new head

Paul Dwyer will take up the position at Redmaids' High School, the country’s oldest independent day school for girls, in September

‘Committed action’ required by schools, says HMC director

Following the general election result, the executive director of HMC says independent schools should use the next few years to prove they are embracing social change

Independent schools hit the polls

Schools across the country have been getting their young pupils involved with the voting process

Interview: Ruth O’Sullivan, headmistress, South Lee School