http://www.sfs-group.co.uk Latest Industry News from SFS Group - Insurance Cover for Independent Education en-gb http://www.sfs-group.co.uk/news-industry-18958365-school_fees_advice_issued_to_parents.htm Parents who are concerned about being able to afford school fees in the current economic climate have been issued advice about how to best harness funds. In a Sunday Telegraph article, independent school parents are urged to plan sensibly from the outset of their child's education. Tue, 6 Jan 2009 14:59:48 GMT http://www.sfs-group.co.uk/news-industry-18958360-school_fee_concerns_leading_to_private_school_withdrawals.htm Concerns about rising school fees in the current economic climate are leading to a growing level of grammar school interest, it has been noted. Speaking to the Times, head of grammar South Farnham Primary School in Surrey Andrew Carter said that there has been an increase in the number of private school parents enquiring about mid-term places. Tue, 6 Jan 2009 14:58:08 GMT http://www.sfs-group.co.uk/news-industry-18956275-partnership_scheme_will_build_bridges.htm A new scheme that sees independent school pupils working with young people with troubled personal histories is a way to break down barriers, it has been argued. Wellington College is pioneering the initiative that has seen under-privileged adolescents from Burnley spending time at the prestigious private school, with a group of Wellingtonians due to make a return trip to Burnley in March. Mon, 5 Jan 2009 16:18:18 GMT http://www.sfs-group.co.uk/news-industry-18955946-plans_for_new_uk_independent_schools_unveiled.htm Plans to expand a chain of private schools in Britain are underway, it has emerged. Speaking to the Financial Times, chairman of Cognita Chris Woodhead said that the firm aspires to have opened its 100th school in the UK within the next four years. Mon, 5 Jan 2009 15:12:35 GMT http://www.sfs-group.co.uk/news-industry-18955440-new_science_centre_plans_unveiled_by_independent_school.htm Plans for a new science centre at a leading independent school have been unveiled. Portsmouth Grammar School (PGS) will be home to a £6 million, three-storey specialist building containing a greenhouse, preparation rooms, seminar spaces and ultra-modern laboratories. Mon, 5 Jan 2009 12:27:57 GMT http://www.sfs-group.co.uk/news-industry-18954061-private_school_head_urges_pm_to_take_action.htm More needs to be done to promote interest in science, technology and maths in schools, the president of the Girls' Schools Association has argued. Writing in the Daily Telegraph, Vicky Tuck suggests that it is independent schools that UK universities rely on heavily to populate courses covering these subjects. Fri, 2 Jan 2009 16:28:50 GMT http://www.sfs-group.co.uk/news-industry-18953736-independence_in_education_backed_by_thinktank.htm The education sector should be given more independence, a leading right-wing thinktank has argued. According to David Green of Civitas, current provisions have suppressed competition, which is jeopardising the quality of education. Fri, 2 Jan 2009 15:22:05 GMT http://www.sfs-group.co.uk/news-industry-18952979-independent_school_not_under_threat.htm A private school continues to remain "fully functional", despite the filing of a winding-up petition to the courts against Wood-Dene School Ltd. Despite links between the company and Wood-Dene School, its principal has reassured parents that the institution is not in financial difficulty, North Norfolk News reports. Fri, 2 Jan 2009 11:16:13 GMT http://www.sfs-group.co.uk/news-industry-18951633-wellingtonians_make_charity_visit_to_sierra_leone.htm Christmas holidays began differently this year for four sixth-formers and two teachers from Wellington College. The six representatives of the prestigious independent school in Berkshire travelled to Sierra Leone to look at the work done by charity Hopes and Homes for Children. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:33:51 GMT http://www.sfs-group.co.uk/news-industry-18949774-supermodel_considering_private_school_for_sons.htm Supermodel Elle Macpherson is considering sending her sons to a private school in west London, it has been claimed. According to the Daily Mail, the Australian star has been spotted touring leading independent institutions in the area. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:15:08 GMT