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Ostap Stefak, recipient of a 100 per cent scholarship at Harrow School describes his journey to Harvard.

Looking for book recommendations for children? We've got everything from picture books to fiction for young adults.

What is the point of school uniform? As British as a cup of tea or fish and chips but how much does it affect a child's education?

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The DfE has decided that in 2022, covid-induced GCSE & A level grade inflation must start to be brought under control.

‘I want to keep home educating after lockdown. What do I need to know?’ We help with a home schooling question.

Mentoring students so that they thrive in interviews is key to success in the private school admissions process.

Decisions made by the DfE have led to grade inflation and should not be allowed to undermine pupils’ GCSE and A level achievements

This issue of 'Ask Our Expert' sees our education consultants advise on home schooling, school fees, managing family life and more

If the pandemic left you wondering how you will pay your children’s school fees, there may be more help available than you think.

In 'Ask Our Experts' our consultants help a family navigate their child’s educational journey, mixing state and private education.

Which UK schools are the best on water? We run through ten of the country’s finest rowing schools.

VAT is now payable on private school fees. We ask what fees now look like and how schools and families are affected.

We advise parents on changes to school fees during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown.

What should parents and schools do about payment of fees? Can a school refuse to compromise on the basis that it is a charity?

Schools are much more than classrooms; they are communities. We see how schools can keep a sense of community during lockdown.

We asked our team of writers and education consultants to name some of their current favourite books for children.

As Covid-19 rumbles on, this week’s spotlight falls on the class of 2020, who should have sat their GCSEs or A levels this summer.

With hordes of children on EHC plans during Covid 19, parents are faced with new challenges. Our SEN editor looks at ways to help.

Sexual misconduct among pupils includes verbal assault, objectification, and sharing private images. Here's what you need to know.

A level grades were lower in 2022 due to the impacts of Covid-19, which meant UK students missed out on their university place.

We give schools advice to a family keen to set their son on the path to academic success from a very young age.

With private school fees on the rise in London, there is the option of combining state and private school education. Here's how.

Is a private school education still a good way to give children the best start in life? We discuss Oxbridge admissions and fees.

This issue of 'Ask our expert' sees our education consultant advise an anxious parent on reading.

When families apply for bursaries they lay open their finances for a detailed assessment. We explore how this assessment works.

We list five essential questions to ask schools about children's smartphone usage and the support available to parents.

If you are an independent school, you can do your part to support Ukrainian refugee families. Here is how you can help.

Developmental Language Disorder or DLD affects 3% of the population but is rarely mentioned. October 18th is DLD awareness day.

Gabriella Farrow of leading residential estate agent Hamptons assesses the trend of outward migration from London to the suburbs.

In-person open days are back and schools are ready for parents but will the usual questions tick the boxes in pandemic times?

Social media and AI are becoming the research tools of choice for many parents looking for a new school.

Whether it's about Artificial Intelligence, school closures or online misogyny, we have the key questions to ask a school in 2023.

Might your family be eligible for a bursary? What help is available?

We explain the UK government’s new SEND green paper, list the proposals and explain how stakeholders can respond.

Top schools tax consultant, Kieran Smith of Crowe UK, answers your most pressing questions on the new school fees VAT charge.

We’ve asked our team of education consultants and writers for their top book recommendations to buy for children this Christmas.

We answer questions on the subject of paying school fees while schools are shut during the coronavirus lockdown.

The return to school after Covid lockdown comes with a mix of excitement and anxiety for children.

Joe Askew of Selina Finance details a range of financial planning options available to parents paying school fees

Can you plot your child’s every step on their journey through school? We take a look at education planning.

A game of high sticks. Find out which schools are rated on the hockey field by The Good Schools Guide.

David Quintrell, of wealth management firm Brewin Dolphin, answers questions about financial planning and managing school fees.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have chosen Lambrook School in Berkshire for Prince George and his siblings Charlotte and Louis.

We asked our team of writers and education consultants to name some of their current favourite books for children.

Our boarding school experts reveal their essential advice to help you find the right school for your child.

What happened when North Bridge House Senior Canonbury introduced a later start to the school day?

Timely questions to help parents understand how schools are responding to today’s educational challenges

What will private school fees look like in the coming years? Planning for annual fee increases is essential.

UCAS is unsung villain of A levels fiasco, says Ralph Lucas, editor-in-chief of The Good Schools Guide.

In the UK, 2,500 private schools offer a range of educational styles and academic levels. Here’s everything you need to know.