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State sector 'emulating' independent schools' behavioural policies
Posted on 27th February 2009State schools are attempting to "emulate" the independent sector's traditional approach to discipline, it has been argued... read more.
Economy 'not to blame' for St Mary's Hall closure
Posted on 27th February 2009St Mary's Hall in Brighton has been congratulated for taking into account the needs of its children when deciding how to deal with dwindling pupil numbers... read more.
Independent school staff 'have less confidence' in qualifications
Posted on 26th February 2009Teachers in independent schools have less confidence in GCSEs and A-levels than their state school counterparts, it has emerged... read more.
Independent school head comments on new anorexia statistics
Posted on 26th February 2009A private school headteacher has suggested that parents are becoming increasingly aware of eating disorders and are now more willing to seek medical help... read more.
Football league victory for West Sussex independent school
Posted on 25th February 2009A private school is celebrating after excelling in a football league for the independent sector... read more.
Private school comes to rescue of nearby independent institution
Posted on 25th February 2009Rodean School has come to the rescue of an independent institution that has been forced to close due to the economic crisis... read more.
Private school parents 'pawning' to pay school fees
Posted on 24th February 2009Parents struggling to pay their children's school fees are turning to pawnbrokers to ensure they can keep their offspring in the independent sector, it has been claimed... read more.
Former independent school student leads University Challenge victory
Posted on 24th February 2009A former private school student has been hailed as the cleverest ever University Challenge contestant... read more.
Scottish independent school to launch exchange with state institution
Posted on 23rd February 2009Tony Blair's former school has signed up to a scheme that will see pupils at the independent institution spend time at an inner-city state comprehensive, it has emerged... read more.
Minister urges independent schools to develop state sector links
Posted on 23rd February 2009A government minister has called on independent schools to develop more links with the state sector... read more.
Independent school pupil celebrates sporting success
Posted on 20th February 2009An independent school pupil has emerged victorious from the Sydney Youth Olympics, with one gold and one bronze medal for rowing... read more.
Parents advised to consider range of financial sources for school fees
Posted on 20th February 2009Scholarships, bursaries and grandparents are just some of the sources of financial assistance that could be available to those looking for support with school fee payments, it has been noted... read more.
IB 'growing in popularity' at independent schools
Posted on 19th February 2009A growing number of independent schools are choosing to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB), with 16 more signing up last year, it has been reported... read more.
Will Young remembers private school days
Posted on 19th February 2009Singer Will Young has reminisced about his time spent in education in the private sector... read more.
Will Young remembers private school days
Posted on 19th February 2009Singer Will Young has reminisced about his time spent in education in the private sector... read more.
School fee levels becoming "far more relevant"
Posted on 19th February 2009The amount that independent schools charge for education is becoming "far more relevant" in the face of economic turmoil, it has been argued... read more.
Consumers 'unconfident' about ability to pay school fees
Posted on 18th February 2009Almost one-third of Brits expect that their income will take a cut this year, as the recession takes its toll on their finances... read more.
League table changes please private school headteacher
Posted on 18th February 2009A private school headteacher is celebrating after it emerged that league tables are to be changed... read more.
School sport "choice" important, says private school head
Posted on 17th February 2009It is important to give children a "choice" when it comes to playing sport in school, it has been argued... read more.
Quality independent schools will "certainly" survive the downturn
Posted on 17th February 2009Many parents believe that there is "no better investment" than their child's education and will continue investing in private schooling for "as long as they can", it has been argued... read more.
Scottish independent school to offer the IB
Posted on 17th February 2009One of Scotland's leading independent schools has announced that it will be giving pupils the chance to take the International Baccalaureate (IB)... read more.
Scottish independent school to offer the IB
Posted on 17th February 2009One of Scotland's leading independent schools has announced that it will be giving pupils the chance to take the International Baccalaureate (IB)... read more.
Journalist choosing "best start in life" for son
Posted on 16th February 2009A war correspondent has spoken about her choice to send her son to private school, after becoming exasperated with the state school "prizes for all" philosophy... read more.
Private school removal is "last resort" for parents
Posted on 16th February 2009Removing a child from private schools is regarded as a "last resort" by most parents, it has been stated... read more.
Lord Winston recalls "fabulous" private school life
Posted on 13th February 2009Fertility expert Robert Winston has explained how one of his first inspirations in the field of biology was his teacher in the subject while at a London independent school... read more.
Budding Einsteins put their science skills to the test
Posted on 13th February 2009.. read more.
Parents urged not to 'rule out' private schooling due to economic climate
Posted on 13th February 2009A good education is one of the "finest gifts" that a parent can give a child, it has been stated... read more.
Parents urged to save to fund school fees
Posted on 12th February 2009Parents investing in private education for their children have been urged to start saving as soon as possible... read more.
Competitive sport can 'humiliate' pupils, says private school head
Posted on 12th February 2009The headmaster of an independent school in Hampshire has argued that taking part in competitive sport can have a detrimental effect on some pupils... read more.
Vegetarian scholarship on offer at private school
Posted on 12th February 2009A private schooll that has a vegetarian ethos is offering sixth-formers the chance to save on school fees if they commit to not eating meat... read more.
Private school leader calls for "level playing field" for grammars
Posted on 11th February 2009Two Dorset grammar schools have been urged to rethink their policy on admission by the Independent School Council (ISC)... read more.
Applications to top private schools have risen, says survey
Posted on 11th February 2009There were more than two applications for each place available for 11-year-olds at some of the country's top private schools this academic year, it has emerged... read more.
Fee rises avoided at 'no-frills' independent schools
Posted on 10th February 2009'No-frills' independent institutions where school fees are cheaper than at the more elite establishments are quickly growing in popularity, it has been reported... read more.
Independent school head welcomed IGCSE news
Posted on 10th February 2009An independent school headteacher has welcomed the news that International GCSEs (IGCSEs) have been accredited for state school use... read more.
ISC chief raises concern about 'legality' of public benefit guidelines
Posted on 10th February 2009The public benefit guidelines published by the Charity Commission could be contravening the law, it has been argued... read more.
Independent schools stay open despite the snow
Posted on 9th February 2009The majority of independent schools remained open last week as their maintained counterparts shut their doors due to the heavy snowfall, it has emerged... read more.
Parents could 'negotiate' lower school fees, says expert
Posted on 9th February 2009Parents sending their children to private schools could benefit from institutions offering better deals for school fees as the economic crisis deepens, it has been suggested... read more.
Falling inflation will lead to 'decreased' school fees
Posted on 9th February 2009School fees at independent institutions will be reined in by falling inflation, it has been argued... read more.
Independent school-sponsored academy reveals design
Posted on 6th February 2009The design of a brand new academy sponsored by an independent school was unveiled this week... read more.
Prince Edward opens new private school building
Posted on 6th February 2009An independent school in north Tyneside has had its new building officially opened by Prince Edward... read more.
Ofsted success for Shropshire private school
Posted on 5th February 2009A private school is celebrating gaining commendation in its latest Ofsted report... read more.
Private school looking to set up African links
Posted on 5th February 2009An independent school in Leigh is hoping to set up a partnership with an institution in Nigeria... read more.
New bursaries offered at Devon independent school
Posted on 5th February 2009A Devon independent school has announced that it will be offering four new bursaries each year to low-income families... read more.
Independent school announces plans for revamp
Posted on 4th February 2009An independent school has announced plans for part of a multi-million renovation project... read more.
Independent school representative raises concerns about A* recommendations
Posted on 4th February 2009It would be a "shame" if universities failed to recognise the new A* at A-level when it comes into force, it has been argued... read more.
Dr Seldon urges schools to address pupils' wellbeing
Posted on 4th February 2009Schools need to do more to support the emotional health and wellbeing of their pupils, it will be argued this week... read more.
State schools should offer IGCSE, says Cameron
Posted on 3rd February 2009State schools should have the option of offering the International GCSE (IGCSE) instead of the traditional qualification, it has been argued... read more.
Independent school old boys 'give back' to scholarship fund
Posted on 3rd February 2009A number of former private school pupils have donated funds to ensure that those who need financial assistance can pursue an independent education... read more.
Maths 'apartheid' between state and independent schools
Posted on 3rd February 2009An 'apartheid' is opening up between the best state and independent schools, and failing maintained institutions, it has been argued... read more.
State and independent boarding school scheme proves successful
Posted on 2nd February 2009A scheme involving boarding schools from both the maintained and independent sectors has proved a success, according to a new report... read more.
Former comprehensive student scores success at independent school
Posted on 2nd February 2009A Brighton College student has been the first student from a special grant scheme to be offered a place at Oxbridge... read more.
Cumbrian independent school registers 'soaring' interest
Posted on 2nd February 2009An independent school in Cumbria has registered soaring interest this year, with applications on the rise throughout the school... read more.
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