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This Is What Prince Harry And Meghan Markle’s Baby Wil

Looks like we have another royal wedding in our future, and you know what that means: more ROYAL BABIES. While Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have onl ...

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You’ve Got To Be Sh*tting Me?the Best Poop Stories

Photo: iStockphoto ?My newborn daughters? sh*t did not stink. Its smell was reminiscent of popcorn. After introducing solid foods though, their poops ...

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Printable School Supplies Checklist

Download or print this school supplies list to make sure your kids have everything they need for back to school. Read more: 27 new and novel school ...

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Why Some Kids Hate The Bath And What To Do About It

Most parents have had bath-time struggles with their kids at some point. Whether it?s a problem transitioning from playtime to bath time, fear theyâ� ...

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Finding the Right School with John Catt Educational

John Catt Educational?s schoolsearch.co.uk gives families access to hundreds of schools and a wealth of essential information in just a few clicks. Sc ...

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Nine reasons to join Year 9 at Millfield

Year 9 is a big deal. It?s the first year of senior school in the independent sector, a new environment, new friends and new teachers to get used to. ...

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Thrive in Year Five: Highfield and Brookham

Suzannah Cryer, Head of Highfield and Brookham School, speaks about the exciting scholarship programme for year five children. What is the year five s ...

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Camping Off-Grid with Teenagers in Kyrgyzstan

?Are you insane"?. Friends weren?t reacting to me climbing Everest or swimming the Bosphorus, but to the decision to take seven teenagers riding and c ...

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Girls in Sport: How Private Schools are Levelling Up the Pla

Independent schools are widening the opportunity net for girls? sports, often breaking down barriers to traditionally ?boys-only? games and discipline ...

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The Guide to Independent Schools Autumn 2024 is Out Now!

The Autumn 2024 Edition of The Guide to Independent Schools is out now! In a year where it felt as though I was becoming a permanent fixture at my lo ...

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Win! A Luxury Caribbean Holiday in Grenada

Win a luxurious five-night family stay at Mount Cinnamon Beach Resort & Spa, Grenada Fancy a getaway to picturesque Grenada, known as the Caribbean?s ...

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Schools with the Best Sporting Facilities in the UK

From ample grounds to state-of-the-art sports centres, here?s a round-up of some of the highest-ranking school facilities The facilities a school offe ...

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Independent Schools of the Year 2024: Winners Announced!

The winners of the Independent Schools of the Year 2024 Awards have been announced! At a glittering awards ceremony held this evening, the winners of ...

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The Importance of Volunteering

From spending quality time with residents at local care homes to lending their efforts to charitable projects, there are countless benefits to indepen ...

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Artist Nina Brooke Reminisces on her Time Spent at Bryanston

Cornwall-based contemporary artist, Nina Brooke recalls the many happy years she spent at Bryanston School in Dorset Your school in three words" I?d s ...

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Reading for Pleasure with Highgate School

At Highgate, one of our academic priorities is to promote reading for pleasure. There are no tests or assessments though ? this one?s ?just for fun?. ...

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How to Select a Prep School

With school fees set to rocket, many parents are asking if going ?state before eight? is the way to go. By talking to the heads of some of the country ...

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Ashville College Joins Forces with US Military to Help Reloc

A unique partnership at Ashville College in North Yorkshire aims to help the children of relocated US armed forces staff at nearby Royal Air Force Men ...

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Should you send Siblings to the same School" Not necess

Samantha Dainty of Bespoke Minds Education looks at the pros and cons of educating siblings at the same school In Larkin?s often-quoted poem ?This Be ...

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How Should Schools Regulate Student Phone Use" Insights

By the age of 12, 97% of pupils in England and Wales* own a mobile phone.  We asked five head teachers about their schools? mobile phone policy? Dani ...

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How to Go to Private School for Free with Thomas’s Col

The free places are available for over 100 exceptionally talented young students at Thomas’s College, a new senior school in South-West London ...

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How to Choose the Right Independent School for Your Child, A

Choosing an independent school can seem like an overwhelming task, so where do you begin" Laura Bursey Faulkner, Director of Admissions at Rugby Schoo ...

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Independent Schools of the Year 2024: Finalists Announced!

The judges are pleased to announce the Finalists of the Independent Schools of the Year 2024 awards The judges are pleased to announce the Finalists o ...

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5 Tips for Teenagers Going Back to School

A new year is a big transition for teens, with a new class, teachers and possibly a new school. Dr Bettina Hohnen, Clinical Psychologist, gives advice ...

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GCSE Exam Results 2024: ?You are so much more than a single

Sylvia Brett, Principal of Harrogate Ladies? College espouses her students to embrace a love of learning – not be defined by their GCSE exam re ...

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How Parents can Better Prepare their Children for Adulthood

When you think of a barrister, you often imagine someone in a wig and gown, using their powers of rhetoric to persuade a jury. But there are many key ...

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Head Girl and Head Boy Achieve Eight A*s

The Head Girl and Head Boy of Dame Allan?s School in Newcastle upon Tyne have achieved an outstanding combined total of eight A* grades in their A-lev ...

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A Guide to University Clearing

Here, Heriot-Watt University dispels some of the myths surrounding Clearing and tells you why the process can be so useful There are a lot of myths su ...

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How to Calm your Teen?s Nerves Before A-level Results Day, A

With only days to go until the first set of summer exam results arrive it?s not always a case of what to say to anxious teenagers, sometimes it?s what ...

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Meet Team GB 2024 Gold Medallist Toby Roberts

Toby Roberts is the first Briton to win a lead World Cup medal in 28 years during the 2022 Ratho World Cup. He’s also now the first Briton to w ...

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All you Need to Know about Gordonstoun School

Gordonstoun, the Scottish school renowned for its character education and which three generations of the Royal Family attended. Read on to find out mo ...

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Who is Team GB 2024 Olympic Gold Medallist Harry Charles&quo

Who is Team GB 2024 Olympic gold medallist Harry Charles" We take a look at the show jumper who won a gold medal for Team GB in Paris 12 years after h ...

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­­7 Reasons to Consider Online Schooling this Year

Sponsored content The end of an academic year is the perfect time to consider whether your child may benefit from a change in their school environment ...

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Win! A Four-Night Family Stay at Award-Winning Pine Cliffs R

Pine Cliffs, a Luxury Collection Resort is one of the leading and award-winning family resorts in Europe. The five-star resort is an exquisite hidden ...

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How to Support Summer-Born Babies

Samantha Dainty of Bespoke Minds Education explores the conundrum of having a summer-born baby and what you can do to help your child achieve success ...

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Which 2024 Team GB Athletes Went to Private School"

The 33rd Olympic Games is taking place in Paris between 26 July and 11 August. Here, we take a look at some of the former private school pupils who ar ...

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Independent Schools of the Year 2024: Meet the Schools

With judging underway, we?re shining the spotlight on some of the schools shortlisted in the annual Independent Schools of the Year awards This year t ...

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Top Summer Days Out for Families in 2024

Our roundup of fun summer days out including inspiring events, exhibitions and activities to check out in the holidays. Mayfair Townhouse?s Dandy Fox ...

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The Best UK Schools for Tennis

If your child wants to follow in the footsteps of Andy Murray or Emma Raducanu, they may wish to attend one of these top schools for tennis… The ...

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Temporary Home Schooling: A Solution for Children with Menta

Why temporary home schooling may be the best solution for your child School absence rates have increased dramatically since Covid. More than a quarte ...

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The 2024 Summer Prep and Senior Issue of Independent School

Welcome to this special summer prep and senior schools edition of Independent School Parent Read the full issue online now below or click here to purc ...

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Independent Schools of the Year 2024 Awards: Shortlist Annou

Independent School Parent magazine is delighted to announce the commended schools which have been shortlisted in its awards campaign, Independent Sch ...

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WIN! A Five-Night Luxury Family Stay at Hotel Elix in Greece

Dreaming of turquoise crystal-clear seas and the sand between your toes" Then enter our latest competition where you can escape for five days of five ...

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How Can Students Make the Most Out of the Summer Holidays&qu

How Can Students Make the Most Out of the Summer Holidays so that they are refreshed and ready for the autumn term" We ask five educationalists their ...

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How Do You Encourage Your Child to Develop a Love of Learnin

As parents, trying to get the work-life balance right can be a challenge. Juggling work commitments, and household responsibilities can make it diffic ...

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“We as Parents are Responsible for Preventing Screen-T

Trying to set boundaries around devices" Remember that we as parents are responsible for preventing screen-time addiction, says Kate Silverton We?re l ...

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“Future leaders are made at school,” says Shaun

A leader is a dealer in hope: Napoleon?s words are never truer than when our nation is looking for promises they can believe in, choosing a leader for ...

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Felicitas Announced Winner of 2024’s Royal Ascot Fashi

Felicitas from Lower Sixth, St George’s Ascot has won the Royal Ascot Fashion Design Competition and will have her design manufactured by LK Be ...

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Rossall School partners with Premier League champions Manche

A leading Lancashire independent school has signed a UK-first partnership with Premier League champions Manchester City to supercharge its sport offer ...

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“For our young people the future is global,” say

In his second piece in our general election series, Shaun Fenton Head of Reigate Grammar, Keir Starmer?s old school, says that for our young people th ...

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“Let’s make education reform about children, not

Shaun Fenton, Head of Labour leader?s old school Reigate Grammar, says our schools deserve an election debate that goes beyond tax policy Calling for ...

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The Development Award for an Outstanding Fundraising Achieve

From charity events and activities to consistent bursary-fund sourcing, this award marks outstanding outreach successes St Dunstan?s seeks to use its ...

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Arts, Culture and Music: Warwick School Re-Aligning their Va

Now in its third year, Warwick Schools Foundation Future Fwd is a conference which asks a straightforward question: how should we all best support and ...

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Independent Co-educational School of the Year 2023 Winner: W

Westonbirt Senior School was awarded the top prize of the best independent co-educational school in 2023, read the school?s full entry below? Westonbi ...

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WIN! An Afternoon Tea for Two at 11 Cadogan Gardens Hotel

To celebrate Chelsea Flower Show, we are giving one lucky reader and a guest the chance to win an Afternoon Tea for Two at the luxury boutique hotel ...

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The Private Schools opening their Gardens with the National

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors access to over 3,500 beautiful and exotic private gardens in England and Wales, raising impressive amounts o ...

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Independent Boys’ School of the Year 2023 Winner: St P

Each finalist in the Independent Boys’ School of the Year category 2023 demonstrated excellence, with initiatives and programmes tailored to en ...

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Private All girls’ School Teaches Pupils How to Use a

Niamh Green, Head Teacher of Roedean School in East Sussex has introduced a new type of learning: how to use a library As portraits of Roedean?s found ...

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Independent Girls’ School of the Year 2023: Oxford Hig

Oxford High School GDST won the coveted title of Independent Girls’ School of the Year 2023 at this year?s awards. Read their full entry below ...

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5 Ways to Help Your Child Revise During Exam Term, According

Knowing the best ways to help your child revise during exams is important. Many will experience feelings from anxiety to relief, which is understandab ...

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Leighton Park School Stages Their Very Own Student Election

As the country heads to the polls today in the local elections, Leighton Park School staged their very own during April With eight diverse parties in ...

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Academic Conference to be Held to Discuss Maximising Pupils?

Hundreds of UK State and Private School Heads will Meet at Downe House School to Discuss How to Better Prepare Pupils for the Future at High Profile A ...

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COMPETITION: Win a 5-star Family Holiday in Limassol, Cyprus

Enter our latest luxury family competition for your chance to escape to the five-star St Raphael Resort and Marina for a five-night holiday of a lifet ...

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How SEND Students are Being Supported in Independent Schools

As a result of better understanding, now more than ever before, students in the independent sector are receiving SEND (Special Educational Needs and D ...

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The Spring Senior Schools Edition of Independent School Pare

The 2024 spring senior schools edition of Independent School Parent, featuring Brighton College on the cover, is out now! Click here to read the full ...

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Thomas?s College: The Radical New School to Open in 2025

Will le Fleming unveils Thomas?s College?s launch plans, including a new 11+ process, a broader curriculum and three-year sixth form In September 2025 ...

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How Can Students Make the Most of Holidays and Study Leave&q

We asked five educationalists for their advice on how students can maximise their time… Dr David Brooke, Deputy Head (Academic) Millfield School ...

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The 11 Best Private Schools for Rowing in the UK

We’ve rounded some of the best private schools for rowing in the UK Many prestigious British private schools and universities have a strong and ...

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Bold New Youth Initiative to Launch at the University of Oxf

Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford is launching a bold new youth initiative, the New Future Climate Innovators 2 week residential summe ...

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Best Family Days Out for the Easter Holidays and Beyond

Fun and inspiring events, exhibitions, and activities to check out during the Easter holidays and beyond Not sure where to start with organising a fun ...

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The Guide to Independent Schools Spring 2024 is Out Now!

The Spring 2024 Edition of The Guide to Independent Schools is out now! At the Independent Schools Show held in London in November, Suzie Longstaff, t ...

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How did Independent Schools Respond to the Invasion of Ukrai

Europe marks the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing war, Elizabeth Ivens speaks to the schools that swiftly welcome ...

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WIN! An Afternoon Tea for Two at The Goring

One lucky reader will enjoy an afternoon tea for two at the Belgravia-based hotel The Goring continues to celebrate this much-loved English tradition ...

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How to Enter the Independent Schools of the Year 2024 Awards

Our awards campaign is back and in its seventh year. Read on to find out how you and your school can enter the Independent Schools of the Year 2024 Aw ...

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The Benefits of Taking a Gap Year

A chance to take an academic breather or the making of you" A gap year may just be the path to career success. Laura Sutherland finds out about the ...

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Expansion Offers Awe and Wonder at The Webber Nursery

It is with huge delight that The Webber Independent School officially announces that as of mid-April they will be opening a new build Pre-Reception cl ...

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The Benefits of Single-Sex Learning

Laura Sutherland speaks to some of the capital?s top preps? heads about the benefits of a single-sex learning ?The fact that it used to be a library j ...

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The Joys of After School Activities

You want to maximise your child?s free time, but a city-centre location can be a challenge. Laura Sutherland learns how out-of-town schools do it diff ...

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Why Vocational Paths Should Be Explored

With more qualifications to choose from than ever before, sixth formers have some serious decisions on their hands when it comes to forging their voca ...

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Learning Native Languages in London Schools

With an inclusive approach that encourages cultural and linguistic curiosity, many London schools are well-equipped to welcome non-native English spea ...

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Meeting the Demands of Modern, Busy Family Life with Ackwort

Ackworth School in Yorkshire understands how the traditional school day no longer works for busy families Nestled in 50 acres of the picturesque West ...

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Nominations are Now Open for the Independent Schools of the

We are delighted to announce that nominations for the Independent Schools of the Year 2024 awards open today, Thursday 14 March The Independent Sc ...

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Riding Schools Near Me: Best Schools for Equestrians in The

For a teenager who loves riding, a school with a stable full of horses or the opportunity to bring their own pony to school with them, could sound li ...

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Pennthorpe Prep Partners with Waterstones for a World Book D

Co-educational preparatory day school, Pennthorpe, has collaborated with Waterstones in Horsham to present a window display for World Book Day The dis ...

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How to Choose the Best International School in London for Yo

Halcyon London International School, celebrating 10 years of pioneering education, is central London?s only not-for-profit international school. We ca ...

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The Power of Outdoor Education

Frensham Heights? Head Andrew Fisher ruminates on how outdoor education positively affected his own leadership style and his hopes to replicate the sa ...

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The 2024 Spring Prep Schools Edition of Independent School P

The Spring Prep Schools Edition of Independent School Parent is Out Now! Read the new issue online now Welcome to the spring 2024 prep schools edition ...

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How School Mobile Phone Bans Benefit Pupils

Lisa Kerr discusses the senior school’s mobile-phone policy, which has recently been updated to be more restrictive and in line with that of th ...

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How Parents Can Maximise Free Time Outside of School Hours,

We ask five educationalists how parents can best maximise their child?s free time outside of school hours, during the evenings and weekends Sue Faulkn ...

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A More Relaxed Approach to Learning Can Work Just As Well

With children?s mental health now in the spotlight, some schools are increasingly turning away from a traditional learning model to offer something a ...

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Learners for life: Adriana Williams shares 5 lessons from th

Adriana Williams, Director of Development, talks of her observations of lessons learnt by Marymount’s Alumnae ?In times of change the learners ...

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Learning How to Code Starts Early at Brighton Girls? Prep

With the working world growing ever more technologically sophisticated, learning how to code starts early at Brighton Girls? Prep, writes the school?s ...

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National Trust Launches Time + Space Award Inspired by Sir I

In a bid to ignite innovative spirit, the National Trust has announced the inauguration of the Time + Space Award, drawing inspiration from the journe ...

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How to manage sibling conflict, according to a psychologist

In her new book, How to be the Grown-up, clinical psychologist Dr Martha Deiros Collado addresses honesty, attachment, boundaries, and daily parenting ...