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Celebrating Forces Families Awards James Watts, Young People’s Finalist
A Year 10 Student at Haberdashers’ Adams was nominated one of three finalists in the Young People’s Category of the Celebrating Forces Families Awards 2023. The Young People’s Award “recognizes…
Cadet Band From Duke Of York’s Military School, Dover To Play At The Coronation Of King Charles III
35 members of the CCF of The Duke of York’s Royal Military School have been given the honour of playing at the coronation of King Charles III. They will be…
Fees – where do they go?
Parents contemplating school bills have often found them difficult to fathom. Increases in school fees have several causes. These include the inevitable salaries and employee benefits for academic and administrative…
Fees – finding them
All boarding schools charge fees, but these vary depending on the type of school and boarding requirements. Here are some typical costs (per term) for 2021 (ISC Census, 2021). Age…
Specialist schools – arts, drama, music
The specialist schools programme is a UK government initiative that encourages secondary schools in England to specialise in certain areas of the curriculum to boost achievement. The Specialist Schools and…
Faith in our schools
Faith schools have often been – and continue to be – controversial. People opposing faith schools express concerns about the possible indoctrination of developing minds whereas supporters point to the strong…
Heading for higher education: Record number of offers for Tonbridge’s Upper Sixth
Tonbridge’s Upper Sixth cohort has received a record number of offers from a wide range of top universities worldwide. While the last few decisions are still to be made, a…
Sherborne School has been given the highest possible grade of ‘Excellent’ by the Independent Schools’ Inspectorate.
Sherborne School has been given the highest possible grade of ‘Excellent’ by the Independent Schools’ Inspectorate. A team of inspectors visited Sherborne School last month with a focus upon two…
School visits: questions and answers
by Adrian Underwood, Education Consultant School visits can take many forms. They can involve meeting the Head or perhaps attending an open day. Whatever the format, the first meeting is…
Turning minimum standards into excellence
by Dale Wilkins, Director of Safeguarding, Professional Development and Accreditation (BSA) The Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) is committed to supporting everyone involved in boarding – adults and children – offering high…