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Private schools urged to act to combat effects of recession
Posted on 30th April 2009Independent schools have been advised to encourage applicants from overseas to help them survive the economic downturn... read more.
Independent school headmaster criticises "over-zealous" regulation
Posted on 30th April 2009There is a need to bring an end to "over-zealous" regulation in schools, a private school headmaster has argued... read more.
Scottish independent school rated outstanding by inspectors
Posted on 29th April 2009One of Scotland's leading independent schools has been given an outstanding verdict in its latest inspection report... read more.
Popularity of English literature 'growing' at private schools
Posted on 29th April 2009The popularity of English literature is rising in independent schools, despite the subject seeing a decline in the state sector, it has emerged... read more.
Independent school sector 'holding firm', says ISC chief
Posted on 29th April 2009The independent school sector is weathering the recession despite beginning to feel the effects of the economic downturn, it has been suggested... read more.
Universities urged to consider pre-sixth-form qualifications
Posted on 28th April 2009A leading independent school head has called on universities to take into account pupils' studies before the sixth form... read more.
Premiership excitement at Cheshire independent school
Posted on 28th April 2009The excitement of the Premier League made it into a Cheshire independent school recently, it has been reported... read more.
Private school looks to expand with development plans
Posted on 27th April 2009An independent school in Norfolk could soon be catering for more pupils if it gains planning permission for an extension... read more.
Private school head praises behaviour report
Posted on 27th April 2009Creating a balance between school policies and allowing staff individuality is one of the most challenging parts of leading a school, it has been argued... read more.
Students 'baffled' by ease of GCSEs, says independent school head
Posted on 27th April 2009The government has failed in its attempts to create a "one-size-fits-all" exam for teenagers, an independent school representative has argued... read more.
Private school head defends qualification choice for schools
Posted on 24th April 2009It is time to accept that attempts to deliver a one-size-fits-all qualification in England have failed, it has been argued... read more.
Independent school praised for approach to SEN education
Posted on 24th April 2009An independent school in Worcestershire played host to a former rugby professional recently... read more.
Ship's ahoy! for north-west independent school
Posted on 23rd April 2009A long-term project at an independent school in the north-west of England is to come to fruition next month, it has emerged... read more.
Charity walk proves successful at independent school
Posted on 22nd April 2009Almost one thousand people connected to prestigious private school Wellington College last week took part in a charity walk... read more.
Headteacher urges independent schools to explore new opportunities
Posted on 22nd April 2009The importance of independent schools looking "outwards and inwards" to help deal with the effects of the recession has been highlighted by a headteacher... read more.
Popularity of Scottish independent schools 'on the up'
Posted on 22nd April 2009The recession has so far failed to affect the popularity of independent education in Scotland, new figures suggest... read more.
Inspectorate heaps praise on Worcester independent school
Posted on 21st April 2009A merger between two Worcester private schools has failed to dampen their success, according to a new inspection report... read more.
Co-ed plans announced for Northamptonshire prep school
Posted on 21st April 2009A Northamptonshire prep school has announced plans to accept girls for the first time from next year... read more.
Private school head highlights important of risk-taking among children
Posted on 20th April 2009It is important not to "bubblewrap" children to ensure that they can assess situations in the future, it has been argued... read more.
Scottish independent school changes school fees system
Posted on 20th April 2009Adhering to charitable status guidelines is leading one Scottish independent school to change the structure of its school fees system, it has emerged... read more.
New recruits at Wellington to encourage 'active learning'
Posted on 20th April 2009A leading independent school is recruiting both a thinker and philosopher-in-residence to give pupils, staff, parents and governors new incites into effective ways of thinking... read more.
New recruits at Wellington to encourage 'active learning'
Posted on 20th April 2009A leading independent school is recruiting both a thinker and philosopher-in-residence to give pupils, staff, parents and governors new incites into effective ways of thinking... read more.
IGCSEs are a "different way of learning"
Posted on 17th April 2009International GCSEs (IGCSEs), which are proving increasingly popular with independent schools, are not necessarily any more difficult than other qualifications, it has been argued... read more.
First bursaries made available at Wiltshire prep school
Posted on 17th April 2009A Wiltshire prep school is offering local children the opportunity to apply for a bursary for the first time... read more.
Historical 'hidden room' find at independent school
Posted on 17th April 2009A hidden ballroom that is two-centuries old has been discovered in an independent school in York... read more.
Minister visits former private school
Posted on 16th April 2009A prominent politician has returned to his roots by paying a visit to his old independent school... read more.
Wilmslow private schools 'fending off' the recession
Posted on 15th April 2009Private schools in Wilmslow, Cheshire, appear to be fending off the effects of the economic downturn at present, it has emerged... read more.
Calls made for changes to exam system
Posted on 15th April 2009The array of qualifications now on offer at schools throughout England is creating an "unduly complicated" examination system, it has been argued... read more.
Independent school alumni 'dominate' professional occupations
Posted on 15th April 2009Independent school pupils dominate over half of professional occupations, according to a new report... read more.
Parents urge to start saving early for school fees
Posted on 14th April 2009Acknowledging that the recession will have an impact on the ability of parents to fund school fees, a national newspaper has issued some advice... read more.
Independent school pupils should 'coach' comprehensive peers, says report
Posted on 14th April 2009Independent school students should help boost the skills of their state sector counterparts, it has been suggested... read more.
Independent school intake 'remains strong' in Sevenoaks
Posted on 9th April 2009Private schools in Kent are defying the recession to register growing demand for places, it has emerged... read more.
Reasonably-priced preps in "strong position" to survive recession
Posted on 9th April 2009There are many good-quality independent schools in the country that remain highly affordable, it has been argued... read more.
Private school head calls for curriculum reforms to suit all
Posted on 8th April 2009The government needs to create a curriculum that allows all pupils to "flourish and prosper" as opposed to a "one-size-fits-all monster", it has been argued... read more.
ISC hits back at claims of independent school closures
Posted on 8th April 2009Reports about the growing prevalence of independent school closures have been criticised as "misleading and unhelpful"... read more.
Marlborough College home to 'confident and energetic' pupils
Posted on 7th April 2009Pupils at well-known independent school Marlborough College show no lack of "energy and ambition", it has been noted... read more.
"Vast bulk" of private schools will retain standard GCSEs
Posted on 7th April 2009The majority of private schools will continue to offer standard GCSEs, rather than change to the International GCSE (IGCSE) route, it has been argued... read more.
Union to debate action against independent school closures
Posted on 7th April 2009Action must be taken to slow down the pace of private school closures in an economic downturn in the future, it is due to be argued... read more.
Sibling judo success at independent school event
Posted on 6th April 2009A talented pair of pupils proved their prowess in martial arts at a recent independent schools judo event... read more.
Independent school opens up facilities to local toddlers
Posted on 6th April 2009Independent school Stonyhurst College is doing its bit for members of the local community by hosting a free mother and toddler group... read more.
Independent schools 'looking to recruit' overseas students
Posted on 6th April 2009A growing number of independent schools are looking to recruit foreign students in a bid to boost their finances, it has emerged... read more.
Private girls' schools 'remain popular'
Posted on 3rd April 2009Acceptances for places at independent girls' schools have remained the same or increased at almost eight in ten of the institutions, according to new figures... read more.
Government interference 'undermining' state schooling
Posted on 3rd April 2009Education in the state sector has been undermined by "relentless tinkering" by the government, it has been argued... read more.
Private schools consider call by MPs for national curriculum to be overhauled
Posted on 2nd April 2009Independent schools will be considering the call by a cross-party group of MPs for the school curriculum to be overhauled... read more.
Independent school proposes multi-million pound development
Posted on 2nd April 2009Facilities at a prestigious independent schoolcould be vastly improved if a planning application lodged by school officials is given the go-ahead... read more.
Independent schools continue to attract parents
Posted on 2nd April 2009Independent schools are proving to be recession proof as many continue to attract interest from parents in spite of the harsh economic times, it has been reported... read more.
Parents threaten to set up own private school
Posted on 1st April 2009Parents in Surrey have threatened to set up their own independent secondary school after their children were given school places in institutions located miles away, it has been reported... read more.
Schools blame TV for bad behaviour
Posted on 1st April 2009Teachers, support staff and school leaders from independent schools as well as their public sector counterparts blame popular television shows for causing most behaviour problems in children in their schools... read more.
Prep school unveils reconstruction plans
Posted on 1st April 2009A Kent prep school is investing millions of pounds in a major reconstruction project... read more.
NI independent school benefits from entry test confusion
Posted on 1st April 2009Confusion surrounding the entry to state secondaries in Northern Ireland is leading to increased enrolments in the independent sector, it has emerged... read more.
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