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#AD Bristol Old Vic Theatre School has launched new Acting Foundation Courses for Sept 2026, perfect for budding Actors leaving school at 18 and looking for their first step in professional training. Apply by 26 March: oldvic.ac.uk/foundation

What an incredible evening! Here are the highlights from our Independent Schools of the Year 2025 Awards. A huge thank you to everyone who attended, our inspiring entrants and to our campaign sponsor Schoolblazer! Video by Marcus Holdsworth

#ad Looking at junior schools for 2026? The Junior School open morning at 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹 & 𝗘𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗚𝗗𝗦𝗧 is on Mon 10 Nov! Hear from our Head, Kate Bevan, meet our students & find out why we won Best City Prep nhehs.gdst.net/admissions/vis…

#AD Every child’s personal journey of discovery begins the moment they join Bishop’s Stortford College. Visit the College on Saturday 20 September to experience for yourself the modern face of independent education. bishopsstortfordcollege.org

For a horse lover, riding schools sound like the perfect place to study. Here are the best schools for equestrians in the UK. buff.ly/oBxDEmE

Global menus, gourmet chefs and sustainable sourcing are transforming the face of food in independent senior schools, writes Katie Hughes. buff.ly/5oZGRcq

As women’s sports continues to gain prominence, we shine a spotlight on the history of girls’ cricket at Roedean in Sussex and North London Collegiate School. buff.ly/CuuAzg5

Clifton College is a co-educational independent boarding school for children between 3 to 18, offering places for full and flexi boarders. buff.ly/87IQSjk

Here are some of the best schools for rowing that offer top facilities and excellent coaching. buff.ly/H9357Wm

Simon Barber, Headmaster of Ludgrove School, Berkshire reveals what makes its tight-knit community so special, and how its boarders are prepared for life after prep. buff.ly/5aMobMv

The summer holidays are here and while children might prefer to say goodbye to all forms of education or reading, we’ve rounded up some fun reads they will enjoy. buff.ly/21bQLRd

Starting senior school can be a daunting experience for even the most confident child. For children with special education needs, the process can be even more unsettling, and requires special considerations. buff.ly/WKlSu84

We’ve rounded up some classic, elegant, and quirky afternoon teas which have been imagined with children at the forefront. buff.ly/lvmds8A

This independent co-educational day and boarding school is based in Derbyshire, and has a campus spanning 50-acres. With famous alumni including Roald Dahl and Jeremy Clarkson – here’s all you need to know about Repton school. buff.ly/gdMN9FW

Are we in danger of over-scheduling our children? Becky Dickinson looks at the benefits of unstructured time. buff.ly/xzNSYZD

We take a look at a handful of the best independent schools in London, catering to families from London and beyond. buff.ly/tsDbW78

Named Independent School of the Year 2025, Christ’s Hospital is one of the most distinctive and ambitious independent schools in the UK. Find out more at: independentschoolparent.com/news-and-event… #ad

Hollywood A-lister Chris Pine reflects on his exchange year at the University of Leeds, and how the experience in and out of the lecture theatre broadened his career horizons. buff.ly/ahfV0BU

The school was founded as a charity in 1611 following the death of Thomas Sutton, who left provision for a hospital for pensioners and a school for boys. buff.ly/3WvRDPO