Schools

Girl power

Karate girl performs a front snap kick.

As British sportswomen fail to deliver on a national level, Patricia Carswell finds out how schools are selling sport to girls.

Football: A class act

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The beautiful game is flourishing in independent schools, says John Goodbody

Schools Working together

Multiracial Hands Making a Circle

Independent and state schools are reaping the benefits of working together and it’s not as one-sided as you might think, says Thea Jourdan

Steiner Schools: An alternative educational system

Many countries are now adopting a more Steiner-like approach because they have been quietly producing happy children.

Despite being tainted as a “new age” educational system, Annabel Heseltine finds that Steiner schools have not only survived but are flourishing.

International Baccalaureate Schools

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

Music Schools – Learning a musical instrument in school

After a concert given by professionals, pupils try out the violin, cello and viola

There are hidden benefits to learning an instrument says Sara McDonnell.

Rageh Omaar – Somalia to Oxford

"My British schooling was down to tiny accidents of history"

Broadcaster Rageh Omaar recalls how the Dragon school introduced him to British boarding school life and gave him five bucolic fun-filled years.

The role of a school governor

Josephine Hearnden, a governor of three schools and former head explains what’s involved in becoming a school governor

Special Needs: Mainstream or specialist school?

If your child has special educational needs, it’s a tough decision. Violet Naylor-Leyland asks the experts for advice

School facilities

Are good facilities top of your ‘must have’ list? Adam Ruck asks the question to parents and schools, while Sally Jones asks three up-and coming Olympians how their school helped them achieve their sporting potential