A list of articles on aspects of independent education, published by our Media Partner, "The Independent" and our Magazine Partner, "Country Life":
Paying School Fees - by Charlotte Cubitt, from Country Life, discussing the financial burden of school fees.
The Pros and Cons of a Private Education - by Liz Lightfoot, from The Independent, explaining why so many parents opt to send their children to independent schools.
Could the Common Entrance Exam be Phased Out? - Richard Garner, from The Independent, reports on discussions to devise a modern alternative.
Scholarships and Bursaries - Jessica Moore, from The Independent, writes about financial support available for students attending private schools.
Independent Schools Apply to Become Dedicated "Training Schools" - Richard Garner, from The Independent, reports that would-be state school teachers are to be trained in some of the UK's top private schools.
School Open Days - Jessica Moore, from The Independent, discusses the importance of going to see the schools you are considering for your children.
Expo News 2011
On one of the hottest late-September weekends since records began the first Independent Education Expo took place in Alexandra Palace. For two days schools, as far and wide from Hampshire, Staffordshire and Scotland met the the hundreds of parents who visited the show.
Oct 12, 2011
It’s less than two weeks until the first Independent Education Expo takes place at Alexandra Palace. We’re looking forward to meeting you and your family (don’t forget there is loads of children’s entertainment with Science Wizards and activities in and around Alexandra Palace).
Sep 19, 2011
It's a huge step in any young person's life. Leaving the structure and regimen of school life for the independence of the university environment can to unsettling. As parents, we worry. Will they find good friends and flatmates? Will they eat properly or stay up all night, surviving on a diet of ready meals and will they actually study? In short, can they adapt well to this new stage of their lives? Of course, if we could make it easier for them, we undoubtedly would.
Sep 19, 2011
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