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Girls in Sport: How Independent Schools Are Breaking Down Barriers 28.07.25

Independent schools across the UK are leading a quiet revolution in girls’ sport – opening doors to traditionally male-dominated activities and giving female students the space to thrive, compete and shine. The shift couldn’t come at a better time. With…

Parents Call for Shorter Summer Holidays 21.07.25

A growing number of parents are backing calls to cut the traditional six-week summer holiday down to four weeks, citing high childcare costs and lost learning time. A new Parentkind survey reveals that 53% of parents in England support a…

Urgent Reforms Needed in SEND Education System 14.07.25

Education leaders and policy experts are calling for immediate and comprehensive reforms to the UK’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, warning that current structures are failing to meet the needs of children and families. According to campaigners, the…

How Independent Schools Are Revolutionising Food Culture 07.07.25

Gone are the days of bland canteen fare in independent senior schools. Today, students might start their mornings with shakshuka or venison salami, enjoy street food from around the world, or dine on vegan stir-fries and artisan bread -all part…

UK Government Launches £275 Million Investment to Boost Skills and Apprenticeships 30.06.25

In a significant move to address the UK’s ongoing skills shortage and revive industrial heartlands, the government has announced a £275 million investment dedicated to technical training and apprenticeships. This funding forms a key part of the long-awaited industrial strategy…

High Court Dismisses VAT Challenge by Private Schools 23.06.25

In a significant ruling for the education sector, the High Court has dismissed a legal challenge brought by private schools against the UK government’s decision to impose VAT on school fees. The case, brought forward by a coalition of independent…

Covid Generation to Take GCSEs 27.05.25

Shaun Fenton, Head of Reigate Grammar School and former head of Keir Starmer’s alma mater, praises the resilience and maturity of the “Covid generation” of GCSE students. Though spared early childhood disruption, these adolescents entered secondary school during the pandemic,…

Wimbledon High School Promote Purpose Through Play 19.05.25

At Wimbledon High School GDST, the concept of playful scholarship is central to helping girls grow intellectually and personally — even in senior years. Drawing on developmental psychology and the idea of whakamana (to empower), the school’s Playful Scholarship Portfolio (PSP)…

£1.4 Million in Fines for Parents Taking Children out of School 13.05.25

Parents in Manchester have been fined over £1.4 million in the past three years for taking children out of school without permission, with more than 20,000 fines issued between 2022 and 2024. The number of fines rose steadily each year,…

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