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Latest News
Unique Partnership between Oundle School and Royal College of Music
Oundle School have entered into a partnership arrangement with the Royal College of Music, whereby pupils from the School gain the experience of working … [Read More...]
Bedford Modern Junior School pupils build an Egyptian Pyramid
Bedford Modern Junior School was delighted to welcome back Charlie Lupton (www.makeyourownhistory.co.uk/) on Wednesday 25 January. Charlie is no stranger … [Read More...]
Oxbridge Offers for Six SES Students
Six Sixth Form pupils at the Stamford Endowed Schools are celebrating after receiving offers to prestigious Oxford or Cambridge University colleges. One … [Read More...]
Education
Planning a career in science and engineering?
There has never been a better time to choose a career in science and engineering, says Steve Adams, Head of Science at Shrewsbury School who gives some … [Read More...]
The choices are out there
Kate Bellingham, former presenter of Tomorrow’s World, is a trained engineer and National Champion of Careers for STEM ( science, technology, engineering … [Read More...]
Science: the new frontline
First Eleven invited Paul Clarke head of science at Oundle, Kate Bellingham former presenter of Tomorrow’s World, Steve Adams of Shrewsbury school and … [Read More...]
Finance
How to ease the pain of school fees
As school fees break through the £30,000-a-year ceiling, Helen Howcroft and Helen Matthews suggest some smart ways to save for your child’s education … [Read More...]
On the Hunt
Employing the skills of a buying agent could save you time, money and heartache, says Anna Tyzack … [Read More...]
Moving from State to Private Education
If the idea of paying school fees all the way through your child’s education seems too scarey, you could look at joining the In and Out Club. Sarah Edworthy … [Read More...]
Schools
New School: “We are not new anymore” says Magoo Giles
There are three key stages to setting up a new school, says Magoo Giles, founder of the Knightsbridge School in central London. … [Read More...]
Wearing it with pride
Cecilia Holden, 17, of Christ’s Hospital Boarding School Sussex, explains why she voted to keep its 450-year-old Tudor uniform. … [Read More...]
School Memories – Poles Apart
Fashion designer Tomasz Starzewski, explains how a boyhood prank forced his parents to rethink his education. … [Read More...]
Parenting Advice
Cyberbullying
Schools and parents are tackling cyberbullying head on by taking greater digital responsibility, says Emily Jenkinson … [Read More...]
Welcome to the world of dyspraxia
Dyspraxia, once called clumsy child syndrome affects up to 10% of the population, but have you heard of dyslexia’s poor relation asks Violet Naylor-Leyland. … [Read More...]
Tiny tempers
Unable to cope when her child went into meltdown, Janey Downshire decided that a radically different approach to parenting was called for. … [Read More...]
Life
The Most Important Decision you can make for your Child
You probably think this is an article about picking the right school for your child. Well, it’s not, even though that decision is important. It’s about … [Read More...]
Little yogis
NHS Clinical Nurse Specialist Michelle Teasdale advocates yoga and meditation to cope with exam stress and bedtime battles. … [Read More...]
Paranoid Parent: Whose fault is it?
Time was when children’s naughtiness had charm but now it’s less Just William, more Horrid Henry. But whose responsible? asks Paranoid Parent. … [Read More...]
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