Think Academy Theatre
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Worried your child won't fit in at an independent school? Three bursary recipients - a former headmaster, a recent leaver, and a professional in their thirties - share how independent school education transformed their lives and opened doors they never imagined. Joined by the Head of Royal Springboard, they discuss the reality of independent school culture today: diverse, welcoming, and far from the stereotypes. Discover how schools support students from all backgrounds to thrive.
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How do we prepare teenagers for a world we can barely imagine? Liz Hewer, High Mistress of St Paul's Girls' School, discusses the challenges facing all parents raising adolescents today. This will be …
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Fast-paced news briefing on everything happening in independent education right now. Leading education journalists and sector insiders deliver punchy 3-5 minute reports on the stories that matter: fee …Speakers
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What's really going on in the independent school sector? Leading education journalists and sector insiders cut through the headlines with rapid-fire reports on the changes affecting your school search …Speakers
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Living and learning together can be life-transforming - but modern boarding bears little resemblance to Harry Potter. Three heads explain what boarding actually offers today: the educational and personal growth that comes from round-the-clock learning communities, how it works for 21st century families (flexi, weekly and full boarding options), and the practical benefits for working parents. Discover whether boarding might unlock something special for your child - even if you'd never considered it before. Hosted by the Boarding Schools' Association.
Good Schools Guide Forum
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Thinking of moving your child from state to independent education? Three heads discuss what independent schools offer that's genuinely different, the investment required, and whether it's right for yo …
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Parents are always fascinated when a school changes head - but how much does leadership actually matter? This panel of recently appointed heads discuss what changes when a new head arrives (and what s …
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Parent tours often start with gleaming science labs and sports facilities - but how much do buildings really matter? Three heads explore the real trade-offs: extensive playing fields and space versus …
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School ethos shapes everything from uniform policies to chapel attendance to how children address their teachers - but what does it actually mean for your child's education? Three heads from schools w …
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What really makes the difference in a child's education? Heads from outstanding independent schools cut through the noise to discuss the fundamentals - teaching quality, school culture, breadth of opp …
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The hardest part of school choice is working out what 'good' means for your family. Heads from outstanding independent schools share what really distinguishes schools from each other, how to decode pr …