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Recognising the need to reimagine education and to prepare pupils to become 'real world ready', St George’s School Windsor Castle is embarking on a period of transformational and sector-leading change by becoming an IB World School.
Kit, an Ashville College Sixth Former, has been selected to captain the North England Ultimate Rugby Sevens (UR7s) U18 squad. He will be leading his team at the UR7s regional festival, being held in Solihull on the last weekend of May.
St Mary's Calne Young Enterprise company 'Mushy Peas' – who created a fun-filled card game to raise people’s spirits – have won 'Best Company' in Wiltshire. They are now looking forward to the South West Regional Final on Tuesday 25th May.
5 min read It is a rare parent who never needs to complain. So how can you complain in a way which is constructive for everyone – parents, pupils and teachers? Attain's Editor talked to Jeremy Banks of Caldicott and Claire Belk of Bellan House, Oswestry School.
5 min read Many parents look back on the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme with fond memories of expeditions beset by mishaps. As society emerges from the pandemic, the unique and very valuable skills DofE teaches pupils have never been more important.
5 min read Much has changed since the 1980s when GCSEs were first introduced. Despite various reforms, some Heads feel it's time for more radical change. Attain's Editor talked to Sarah Fletcher, High Mistress of St Paul's Girls' School and Stephen Jones, Warden of St Edward's School in Oxford.
5 min read The real abilities of pupils can be overlooked due to the standardised hoops they need to jump through to gain entry to senior school. Simon Larter-Evans of St Paul's Cathedral School takes a deliberately provocative look at Cognitive Ability Tests.
5 min read The return to school will be harder for children than after the last lockdown, foresees Colin Baty, Head of Bedales Prep, Dunhurst. But it is also the time to take a fresh approach to how children learn.
5 min read There is little at present about which we can be certain – except more uncertainty – and this has a big effect on anxiety. Attain's Editor talked to Mark English, Vice Master at University College School and Emma Goldsmith, Head of Winchester House.
