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Cobham Hall pupil Martha took matters upon herself at the start of lockdown to make sure her community stayed united. Creating a newspaper for her neighbours, Martha also got local primary school pupils involved to write articles.
St Cedd’s School has scooped the ‘Most Innovative School’ title in the 2020 Juniper Book Awards for its creative library display and environmental activities inspired by Sita Brahmachari’s book 'Where the River Runs Gold'.
King's Ely Sixth Form student Molly Whymark has raised almost £600 for a cause close to her heart by putting her best foot forward during lockdown, walking 2.6km every day for two weeks and six days.
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Transitions are significant for all of us, whatever our age. Vivienne Durham of GSA explores the wide range of factors which help determine stress-free transitions for school or on to university.
Tim Hands reflects on the best ways of appointing staff and what this means for parents and pupils.
We are all tested by bullying at some stage in our lives. Julie Robinson of ISC offers some suggestions, and appropriate strategies, to help your child cope if encountering bullying at school.
Matthew Smith argues that for independent schools to really lead on environmental awareness, parents will need to play their part.
You cannot expect your child to always be happy but, as Beth Kerr of Cognita explains, there are vital things you can do as a parent which help encourage healthy patterns of sleep, diet and exercise.
For too long, creative subjects have been viewed as 'soft' options. Victoria Rose and Alun Pickford of Dauntsey's explain why there needs to be much greater understanding and investment in creativity.
