The Lancing College campus covers some 550 acres of the South Downs National Park. It is situated just 10 miles from Brighton and Hove and offers a unique combination of heritage and British tradition infused with a modern, cosmopolitan, outward-looking approach. With some 600 pupils, our vibrant school offers plenty of opportunity for fun and […]
A wealth of opportunity exists for your child at St Edward’s, Cheltenham. The School teaches that there is no ceiling to potential, focussing on the individual needs of each and every pupil, and valuing their unique gifts and talents. Situated on two sites, both located in the heart of Cheltenham, and approximately five minutes from each […]
One of the ongoing debates in education revolves around the question of breadth versus depth when it comes to curriculum design. Is it better to foster a deeper understanding in subjects (depth) or expose our pupils to a wide variety of concepts (breadth)? Needless to say, a consensus between educationalists has not been reached but, […]
Stonar is delighted to announce that the School has been awarded official Eco Schools Status… Stonar’s Eco Committee, led by Year 6 teacher Mrs Justine Skinner, have been the driving force in encouraging the whole Stonar community to make sustainable changes. The committee, made up of pupils across different year groups, have been role models […]
A statement which has never rang more true – and as we emerge from the last 18 months of uncertainty, the importance of our Bournemouth Collegiate School (BCS) motto is undeniable. Whilst the pandemic bought with it many challenges, the commitment of staff and resilience of pupils means we have so much to be proud […]
The adventure of childhood, is integrated into everything we do at Hatherop… Children are often found building bug houses, role playing in dens or investigating science experiments from the top of our new Treehouse Classroom. This time outside allows children to connect with nature and understand more about the world, it provides children with precious […]
The academic year of 2020 was a turbulent one, with periods of remote learning, bubbles, one-way systems, cancelled events and the last-minute announcement of teacher assessed grades. King Edward VI School, a co-educational school in the heart of Southampton, planned a jam-packed final term to thank students for abiding by the many and changing COVID […]
We chat to Head of Pinewood School, Neal Bailey… We often hear it said that children are much more adaptable than adults – how have the children impressed you in this regard over the past few months? Playing outdoors for children is crucial for many reasons: the importance of physical exercise, having unstructured time to […]
Since announcing the change that Saturday lessons will be non-compulsory from September 2021, Bedstone College has seen enquiries reach an unprecedented level. Bedstone College’s Headmaster, Mr Toby Mullins, has seen enquiries reach an unprecedented level for this time of year, including a large number of new pupils who will be joining at the start of […]
Mendip Living’s Ade Hill meets Helen Cullen, Headteacher at state boarding and day school Sexey’s and discovers more about the historic school and its wonderful location of Bruton! What is the history, and how did the school get its name? Sexey’s School is named after Hugh Sexey, who was born into a humble background in or […]