Education

Children and technology: the balancing act

Tech often gets a bad rap - see how it beguiles our children into gaming for eight hours a day and of course there are the perils of social media. But a recent meeting made me see things a bit differently. You might too.
Remote learning: the good, the bad and the ugly

As we near the end of 2020, we look back on a year where blended learning has become the norm, and talk to the Headmaster at Reigate St Mary's - a school recognised for its excellent use of technology - to find out what we've learnt.
King Edward’s Witley, near Godalming

Looking for a day and boarding school with bags of history, a beautiful campus, solid all-rounder offering and a super strong sense of community? King Edward's Witley is the full package. Diversity and inclusion are high on the agenda here too.
Caterham Prep School, Caterham

Friendly, inclusive and stimulating, Caterham Prep sets the foundations in children for a love of learning.
Coworth Flexlands, Chobham

A caring, inclusive and incredibly family-focussed girls prep school and co-ed pre-prep set in an idyllic countryside location.
Chinthurst School, Tadworth

A junior school of Reigate Grammar School that has this year been shortlisted for Independent Prep School of the Year.
12 tips for home schooling

Where to start? Here are our top tips from creating the right environment to useful resources for home schooling. Good luck!
Open Days: 8 top tips

Looked around a school and still can't judge if it suits your child? Jacky Shackel, head of prep at Lingfield College, gives her tips on what to see, do and ask.
Weston Green School, Thames Ditton

From Kindergarten to Year 6, this lovely co-ed school in Thames Ditton has outstanding pastoral care, a nurturing family vibe and excellent academic results. Wins all round!
Preparing children for the digital world

How do school's prepare children for a digital world when technology changes so fast? We asked Ian Thorpe, head teacher at Downsend School in Leatherhead.