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Diploma's complexities 'putting off' private schools
Posted on 30th June 2008The complexities of the new diploma are deterring leading private schools from adopting the qualification, it has emerged... read more.
Independent school head 'concerned about university selection plans'
Posted on 30th June 2008A private school head has raised concerns about new plans to encourage universities to favour state school pupils... read more.
Private companies called upon to manage schools
Posted on 27th June 2008Sir Simon Milton, head of the Local Government Association (LGA), has stated that private organisations should run state schools in the future, rather than the local council... read more.
Exeter School receives glowing report
Posted on 27th June 2008Pupils at a private school are performing well above national averages, inspectors have found... read more.
St Peter's students reach out to the community
Posted on 27th June 2008Pupils at a private school in York have given patients at a local hospital something to smile about after volunteering to renovate the grounds... read more.
Inspectors shower praise on Leeds private school
Posted on 26th June 2008An independent school based near Leeds has achieved recognition and praise following its latest inspection... read more.
Posted on 26th June 2008An independent school is ditching its all-girls status to become co-educational... read more.
Private school Reed's serves an ace at Wimbledon
Posted on 26th June 2008An education at an independent school seems to have paid off for Chris Eaton, as he stormed through the first round of Wimbledon... read more.
Education can be boosted with social networking, says report
Posted on 25th June 2008Teachers at both state and private schools can exploit the positive uses of popular social networking sites... read more.
'Start saving early' says expert
Posted on 25th June 2008Parents should begin saving for their child's independent education as soon as they are born, according to an expert... read more.
Survey: Parents dipping into pension to pay for private school
Posted on 25th June 2008Rising independent school fees mean that a growing number of parents are resorting to dipping into their pension savings to fund their child's education, it has emerged... read more.
A day in the life of a soldier for independent school girls
Posted on 24th June 2008Girls at a private school in North Yorkshire have experienced a day in the life as a soldier after spending time with the army... read more.
Private school head calls for more focus on teachers' knowledge gaps
Posted on 24th June 2008An independent school head has cautioned that some new teachers appear to have gaps in their knowledge... read more.
Diploma introduction could risk private/state divide, say businesses
Posted on 23rd June 2008The government could risk causing the development of a "fractured two-tier education system" if it fails to reconsider its plans for the diploma, it has been suggested... read more.
Private school head calls for increased cooperation between state and public sectors
Posted on 20th June 2008An independent school headmaster has called for action to "break down the barriers" between the state and the public sectors... read more.
Independent school chief denies "cold war" with state sector
Posted on 19th June 2008A private school head has defended the sector against its traditional "toff" image and dismissed comments made by the former Independent Schools Council (ISC) chief... read more.
Parents 'must start saving early' for private school fees
Posted on 19th June 2008Private school is affordable for parents as long as they start saving efficiently early enough, according to a financial expert... read more.
State school follows in footsteps of independent sector
Posted on 19th June 2008The international GCSE (IGCSE), currently in use at over 250 independent schools, is to have its first state school candidates this autumn... read more.
North Lanarkshire parents 'better off opting for private education'
Posted on 18th June 2008A Scottish councillor has suggested that low standards of secondary education in North Lanarkshire mean that parents are better off sending their child to a private school... read more.
Parents should consider funding for private school education
Posted on 18th June 2008Parents who want to enrol their children in private education but are suffering from the effects of the credit crunch should ensure they explore the possibilities of scholarships and bursaries... read more.
Tories call for school funding for armed forces children
Posted on 17th June 2008The Conservative Party has called for extra school funding to be provided for the children of servicemen and women... read more.
Military should seek specialist insurance, says expert
Posted on 17th June 2008Higher premiums and a lack of competitive choice means that members of the military should "seek out a specialist provider" for their insurance, said an independent financial adviser... read more.
Pre-prep schools 'on the rise'
Posted on 16th June 2008An increasing number of parents are paying to send their children to pre-prep schools, according to new figures... read more.
State school IGCSE possibility
Posted on 16th June 2008The exams watchdog is considering implementing a state school alternative to the International GCSE (IGCSE) currently adopted by a number of independent schools... read more.
Private school methods 'improving state school standards'
Posted on 13th June 2008Schools that have been put under Ofsted's 'special measures' are rapidly bringing up standards by implementing methods traditionally favoured by the private school sector... read more.
State schools 'failing' bright pupils
Posted on 13th June 2008New research has suggested that state schools are failing to nurture bright pupils, who often weaken academically at school and do not go to university... read more.
Posted on 12th June 2008The head of the Independent Schools Council (ISC) has resigned following a number of public clashes with senior figures... read more.
Private school head defends wellbeing lessons
Posted on 12th June 2008An independent school head has defended comments criticising the "therapy culture" that has developed in Britain's schools... read more.
Sieghart on the benefits of private school education
Posted on 12th June 2008Private schools equip children with the skills necessary to achieve great success, according to a journalist... read more.
Haringey academy to twin with private school
Posted on 11th June 2008Plans to help state schools in Haringey meet government targets set this week are due to include a twinning programme with a local independent school... read more.
Pocklington Montessori sold to independent school provider
Posted on 11th June 2008Private school Pocklington Montessori has been sold by an award-winning businesswoman... read more.
Independent school head voices education views
Posted on 10th June 2008Teachers should be subject to streaming believes Martin Stephen, who has been the head of three independent schools including St Paul's where he currently resides... read more.
Expansion plans for Scottish private school
Posted on 10th June 2008An independent school in Scotland is planning to expand its intake to cope with the growing demand for school places in the area... read more.
Boarding school accommodation on the up
Posted on 9th June 2008There has been a noticeable improvement in boarding school accomodation in recent years... read more.
Private school head offers CCF support
Posted on 9th June 2008The benefits of setting up a combined cadet force (CCF) at a school are to be touted by the headmaster of an independent school... read more.
Private school fee loan applications 'set to increase'
Posted on 9th June 2008Rising private school fees will see an increase in applications for loans for this purpose, according to Sainsbury's Finance... read more.
Oxbridge fails to increase state school intake
Posted on 6th June 2008State school students are continuing to encounter struggles getting a place at the UK's top universities... read more.
Presenter reflects on life at private school
Posted on 6th June 2008BBC broadcaster Gavin Esler has reflected on his time at George Heriot's School in Edinburgh... read more.
Private school chief warns of globalisation threat
Posted on 5th June 2008The chief executive of the Independent Schools Council (ISC) has warned delegates at its annual conference that globalisation poses a threat to private schools... read more.
Independent school head warns of health and safety dangers
Posted on 5th June 2008The headteacher of Milton Abbey School has criticised the culture of over-protection of children that has developed in recent years... read more.
Poll finds 60% of parents favour private education
Posted on 4th June 2008A new poll has found that nearly 60 per cent of parents would choose to send their children to private schools if they could afford it... read more.
Private schools to combat "rogue traders", says ISC
Posted on 4th June 2008The chief executive of the Independent Schools Council (ISC) has announced a new scheme to prevent "rogue traders" exploiting the success of British private schools... read more.
New entrance exam at Imperial College announced
Posted on 4th June 2008A university chief has told independent school leaders that his institution will be developing its own entrance exam... read more.
Independent schools cautioned about charitable status risks
Posted on 3rd June 2008The head of the Charity Commission has cautioned independent schools that it is unlikely that all will retain their charitable status following the introduction of new legislation... read more.
Private schools 'prepare pupils better', says MP
Posted on 3rd June 2008Independent schools are offering more rigorous assessments that prepare students better for future study, according to the shadow education secretary... read more.
Private schools 'may have to cut back'
Posted on 3rd June 2008A lawyer has warned that independent schools may have to cut back on some of their luxuries to comply with new charity legislation... read more.
'Keep pets out of classroom,' says RSPCA
Posted on 2nd June 2008Both state and private schools have been urged to avoid keeping pets in the classroom by the RSPCA... read more.
Hi-tech school future predicted by independent school chief
Posted on 2nd June 2008The new chief executive of the Independent Schools Council (ISC) has spoken about his predictions for the future of education... read more.
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