Education
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Caterham Prep School, Caterham
Friendly, inclusive and stimulating, Caterham Prep sets the foundations in children for a love of learning.
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Coworth Flexlands, Chobham
A caring, inclusive and incredibly family-focussed girls prep school and co-ed pre-prep set in an idyllic countryside location.
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Chinthurst School, Tadworth
A junior school of Reigate Grammar School that has this year been shortlisted for Independent Prep School of the Year.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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