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Should siblings go to the same school?

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It’s often the easiest logistically but is expecting one school to suit all your children sensible?

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5 questions to ask your school about smartphones

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

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School open days

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Visiting a school is the single best way of finding out what it’s genuinely like. Here’s how to do it well.

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The UK school system

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Each of the four nations – England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - operates differently, with different curricula.

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Faith schools in the UK

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Faith schools are state-funded schools in the UK with an affiliation to a particular religion or faith-based organisation.

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Private schools in the UK

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

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GCSEs explained

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Understand more about the main secondary school course and academic in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

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10 top school libraries

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School libraries should offer a wide range of books as well as providing an inspiring space to read and study.

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6 essential questions to ask a school in 2023

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

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6 questions to ask schools in 2026

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

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7 things you need to know when applying to primary schools

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We encourage parents to thoroughly research their options when starting this confusing admissions process.

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7 things you need to know when applying to secondary schools

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Our top tips for when you’re figuring out your child’s move to secondary school and applying for a place.

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7 top schools for beautiful buildings

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We list the UK schools whose buildings inspire, motivate and bring pleasure to pupils and staff.

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7 top schools for outdoor education

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More than just playing fields and forest school. We’re talking our favourite places for hands-on learning in the wild.

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8 tips for parents: exam revision

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How parents can help their children during the days and weeks of revision in the run up to public examinations.

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8 top schools for hockey

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

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8 top schools for swimming

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Want to know which schools boast the best swimming programmes, pathways, coaches and facilities? We choose our favourites.

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8 ways to choose your sixth form subjects

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Should you stick with your favourite GCSE subjects or branch out with new subjects on offer in the sixth form?

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9 top schools for dance

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Want your child to learn pliés and jetés alongside oracy and algebra? We list our favourite schools for dance.

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9 top schools for drama

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Schools play a pivotal role in guiding young performers on to greater things. We identify just a few of our favourites.

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9 top schools for DT and engineering

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Teaching young people to be resourceful, innovative and enterprising, presenting our favourite schools for DT and engineering.

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9 top schools for rowing

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

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A beginner’s guide to choosing a school in London

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London is home to many of the UK’s most academic state and private schools. Here’s a beginner’s guide to finding the right one.

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A levels 2022 - what next?

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

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A levels explained

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England, Wales and Northern Ireland’s main academic qualification for school leavers

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Advice on home schooling, school fees, managing family and more

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

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Applying for a secondary school place

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How do you find the best secondary school for your child, when do you apply and what is the admissions process?

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Ask our experts - Mock exams help

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Back to school in the ‘new normal’

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

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Changing school for sixth form

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Whether you want to change from single sex to co-ed or from day to boarding, there are many reasons to move schools post-GCSEs.

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Children’s books for Christmas 2020

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

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Children’s books for Christmas 2021

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

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Children’s books for Christmas 2023

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

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Children’s books for Christmas 2024

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

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Choosing a school – where to begin?

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What kind of school do you want for your child? It helps to have a plan in mind, even if you change it at a later date.

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Coronavirus and school fees: your legal questions answered

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

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Coronavirus: A level & GCSE results

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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.

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Covid-19 lockdown: is this what your school is missing?

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

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Don’t blame teachers for grade inflation

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

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Educating the gifted child

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Gifted children develop cognitively at a much faster rate than they develop physically, emotionally and socially.

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English primary schools and the National Curriculum

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The National Curriculum in English primary schools is a set of subjects and standards for children aged 4 to 11.

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English secondary schools and the National Curriculum

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The National Curriculum aims to provide a balanced and broadly based education that’s consistent across the country.

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EPQ (Extended Project Qualification)

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An EPQ is a sixth-form qualification that involves students choosing a topic, carrying out research and delivering a presentation.

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Further ways schools can help Ukrainian families

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There are lots of ways independent schools can help Ukrainian refugees, even if they cannot offer a day school place.

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GCSE results day 2022

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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.

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GCSEs explained

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Understand more about the main secondary school course and academic in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

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Getting the most out of parents’ evenings

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Parents’ evenings are a rare chance to sit face-to-face with teachers and find out exactly how your child is faring.

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Great children’s books that outshine screens

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Check out some cracking reads to take children away from the devices this World Book Day.

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How independent schools can support Ukrainian refugees

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

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How one school is changing education with AI

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We ask artificial intelligence experts to explain how edtech and AI are transforming how their pupils engage and learn.

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How to talk to your children about the news

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We meet the editor of First News to discuss how to talk to your children about the news.

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Londoners on the move

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

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Moving from Hong Kong to the UK and need help finding a school?

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Key issues to consider regarding education when moving your family to the United Kingdom from Hong Kong.

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Moving to a new school – supporting your child

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Moving school at any age can be difficult and your children will need the right support.

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Our school data explained

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Read about our approach to school data and which measures we choose to publish alongside our school reviews.

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Planning your child’s education – a guide from birth to 18

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

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Preparing for A levels: 9 essential tips for parents

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The period leading up to A levels can be a tricky time in the family home. Here are our top tips for parents ahead of exam season.

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Primary school admissions

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Detailed information on choosing and applying for a state primary school in England.

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Progress 8 and Attainment 8 explained

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Progress 8 and Attainment 8 aim to give a rounded picture of school performance and encourage improvement from all pupils.

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Relocating from Hong Kong back to UK

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Here our education consultant gives some key pointers to a family looking to leave Hong Kong and return to the UK

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School open days

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Visiting a school is the single best way of finding out what it’s genuinely like. Here’s how to do it well.

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School uniform – does it really matter?

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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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Scottish primary schools and the Curriculum for Excellence

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Children in Scotland complete 7 years of primary school, starting in P1 and continuing until P7 and then start secondary school.

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Scottish secondary schools and the Curriculum for Excellence

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Children in Scotland study for six years at secondary school, in year groups that run from S1 to S6

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Should siblings go to the same school?

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It’s often the easiest logistically but is expecting one school to suit all your children sensible?

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Should sustainability matter when choosing a school?

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How are schools tackling 'green' issues and is it something parents should pay close attention to when choosing a school?

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Single-sex schools vs coeducational

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Are single-sex schools better than coeducational? Both have their supporters and critics. We weigh up the options.

Summer must-reads for primary school children

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We’ve partnered with Scholastic to bring you your children’s essential reading list for the summer holidays.

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Swapping Ofsted for TikTok – is there a right way to choose a school?

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

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T levels explained

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T levels are two-year courses after GCSEs, each equivalent to three A levels, with classroom learning and ‘on-the-job’ experience.

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The Northern Ireland school system and curriculum

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Northern Ireland has its own curriculum which sets out what must be taught to children aged between 4 and 16.

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The UK school system

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Each of the four nations – England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - operates differently, with different curricula.

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Top 10 books for children starting school

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We've teamed up with Scholastic to share useful book recommendations for children starting school.

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Understanding the 11-plus exam

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The 11-plus is the entrance exam procedure for getting your bright little button into a fee-paying or state grammar school.

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Welsh schools and the Curriculum for Wales

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Welsh schools provide full-time education for children ages 4 to 16 and follow the Curriculum for Wales.

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What is Further Education?

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Further Education (FE) refers to all post-16 courses and qualifications that are below the value of a degree.

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What to ask at a school open day in 2021

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

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Шкільні місця для українських біженців

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Урядова схема має на меті дати можливість десяткам тисяч людей, втекти від війни в Україні та приїхати до Великобританії.

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