http://www.schoolsguidebook.co.uk en-gb Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:56:20 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss CakePHP http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/138/A-levels-option-for-the-less-able- Top pupils, with a choice, are not choosing A-levels]]>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:45:19 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/138/A-levels-option-for-the-less-able- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/137/University-fees-to-rise-to-20k-plus- Are university tuition fees set to rise to over £20,000?]]>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:51:34 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/137/University-fees-to-rise-to-20k-plus- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/136/New-teachers-desk-side-manner Trainee teachers could be tested for their desk-side manner ]]>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:06:40 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/136/New-teachers-desk-side-manner http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/135/A-at-A-level-will-matter- This year entrants to top universities may depend on the new A* grade at A-level]]>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:48:41 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/135/A-at-A-level-will-matter- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/134/Fewer-16-18-year-old-NEETS The number of 16-!8- year olds who were not in education, employment or training has fallen ]]>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:30:32 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/134/Fewer-16-18-year-old-NEETS http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/133/Top-scores-for-independent-schools- Independent schools score more than comprehensives]]>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:23:16 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/133/Top-scores-for-independent-schools- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/132/Independent-schools-and-universities Independent schools keep hold on top university places ]]>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:59:47 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/132/Independent-schools-and-universities http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/131/Schools-chase-unpaid-fees Independent schools get tough over unpaid fees ]]>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:11:59 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/131/Schools-chase-unpaid-fees http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/130/Childcare-costs-rise Are childcare costs set to beat independent day school costs?]]>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:00:47 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/130/Childcare-costs-rise http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/129/Independent-schools-plan-new-university HMC is considering plans to set up a private university ]]>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:48:27 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/129/Independent-schools-plan-new-university http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/128/Olympic-athletes-and-independent-schools Many 2012 Olympic athletes were educated at independent schools]]>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:38:01 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/128/Olympic-athletes-and-independent-schools http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/127/Demise-of-languages-in-state-schools Is lanugage teaching vanishing in state schools?]]>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:28:23 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/127/Demise-of-languages-in-state-schools http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/126/Schools-deserting-GCSEs-and-A-levels HMC schools are deserting GCSEs and A-levels ]]>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:14:58 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/126/Schools-deserting-GCSEs-and-A-levels http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/125/Meditation-classes Meditation classes have been introduced in some independent schools]]>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:11:25 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/125/Meditation-classes http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/124/Independent-school-Heads-pay- The pay of independent school Heads' goes up by 14%]]>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:04:31 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/124/Independent-school-Heads-pay- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/123/Pen-and-paper-exams-to-disappear- All children starting school this autumn should be able to do exams on computer screens.]]>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:50:29 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/123/Pen-and-paper-exams-to-disappear- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/122/School-wine-tasting-club-launched An independent girls' school has launched a sixth-form wine tasting club ]]>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:54:23 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/122/School-wine-tasting-club-launched http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/121/Higher-proportion-in-independent-schools A recent survey found that 14% of those interviewed had attended independent schools]]>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:52:30 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/121/Higher-proportion-in-independent-schools http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/120/Scottish-schools-to-share-facilities Seven Scottish independent girls' schools are to share facilities]]>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:00:17 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/120/Scottish-schools-to-share-facilities http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/119/Harrow-s-new-diploma- Harrow has developed a new diploma.]]>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:16:32 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/119/Harrow-s-new-diploma- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/118/Girl-s-1970s-hell-in-public-school The experience of moving in the 1970s, to Charterhouse from a girls' grammar school.]]>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:21:45 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/118/Girl-s-1970s-hell-in-public-school http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/117/Boys-school-appoints-Headmistress Abingdon Schools has appointed its first female Head.]]>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:20:06 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/117/Boys-school-appoints-Headmistress http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/116/Swine-flu-shuts-school An outbreak of swine flu has closed Christ's Hospital]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:14:21 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/116/Swine-flu-shuts-school http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/115/Classroom-facts-becoming-redundant- Schools are being 'turned into exam factories' according to Dr Seldon, Master of Wellington]]>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:04:37 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/115/Classroom-facts-becoming-redundant- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/114/IGCSE-banned-in-state-schools The government has banned state schools from taking the elite IGCSE]]>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:48:11 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/114/IGCSE-banned-in-state-schools http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/113/Wellington-explores-new-skills Wellington College is seeking to develop relationship skills]]>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:25:08 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/113/Wellington-explores-new-skills http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/112/Reducing-the-cost-of-school-fees The Telegraph on Saturday featured 10 top tips for getting help with school fees]]>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:11:50 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/112/Reducing-the-cost-of-school-fees http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/111/Changing-schools-for-sixth-form How many switch between state and independent sixth forms?]]>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:53:50 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/111/Changing-schools-for-sixth-form http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/110/Independent-schools-lead-in-science Many of the country's leading scientists were privately educated ]]>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:34:27 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/110/Independent-schools-lead-in-science http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/109/Tough-subjects-at-top-universities Independent schools dominate university courses in tough subjects]]>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:33:34 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/109/Tough-subjects-at-top-universities http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/108/Prep-school-numbers There is a mixed picture in prep schools]]>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:02:00 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/108/Prep-school-numbers http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/107/Independent-school-numbers-rise Pupil numbers rise in HMC schools]]>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:00:26 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/107/Independent-school-numbers-rise http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/106/No-change-with-the-Tories Tories would keep independent school charity law but revise its interpretation ]]>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:11:25 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/106/No-change-with-the-Tories http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/105/School-fees-company-folds The Fees Company has been put into administration]]>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:00:51 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/105/School-fees-company-folds http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/104/Future-of-independent-school-fees A consultancy report recommends a reduction in independent school fees.]]>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:54:55 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/104/Future-of-independent-school-fees http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/103/GCSE-results Independent schools extend GCSE lead over state comprehensives ]]>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:04:34 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/103/GCSE-results http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/102/Increase-bursaries Bursaries at independent schools are increasing hugely]]>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:02:47 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/102/Increase-bursaries http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/101/Discrimination-at-Oxford-University Oxford discriminates against independent school pupils?]]>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:50:44 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/101/Discrimination-at-Oxford-University http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/100/A-level-results Independent schools dominate the top A-level grades ]]>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:17:36 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/100/A-level-results http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/99/Tories-education-plans Tories to end state-school monopoly of free education ]]>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:11:05 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/99/Tories-education-plans http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/98/Charitable-status-of-independent-schools Will the Independent Schools Council sue the Charities Commission? ]]>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:09:25 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/98/Charitable-status-of-independent-schools http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/97/Swine-flu-update Plans for a major school swine flu immunisation ]]>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:11:02 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/97/Swine-flu-update http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/96/Medical-schools-applicants Medical schools accept the majority of independent school applicants ]]>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:07:53 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/96/Medical-schools-applicants http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/95/Call-for-league-tables-to-be-scrapped The Independent Schools Council is calling for the abolition of school league tables]]>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:36:10 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/95/Call-for-league-tables-to-be-scrapped http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/94/Independent-schools-charitable-status- Independent schools must justify their charitable status ]]>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:54:10 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/94/Independent-schools-charitable-status- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/93/Oxford-University-fee-rise-likely Oxford University tuition fees could treble after the election.]]>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:51:42 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/93/Oxford-University-fee-rise-likely http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/92/Merger-of-Bedford-schools Alice Harpur to merge with Bedford High School]]>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:17:05 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/92/Merger-of-Bedford-schools http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/91/Swine-flu-update Schools in swine flu hotspots will not close]]>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:49:24 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/91/Swine-flu-update http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/90/Top-independent-schools-raise-fees Leading independent schools make above-inflation increases to fees]]>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:10:26 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/90/Top-independent-schools-raise-fees http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/89/Photographs-are-not-wrong Parents should be free to photograph sports days & plays]]>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:07:03 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/89/Photographs-are-not-wrong http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/88/Independent-school-pupils-earn-more Independent school pupils earn a lot more than state school pupils]]>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:06:22 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/88/Independent-school-pupils-earn-more http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/87/New-IB-middle-years-programme Two schools are joining forces to pioneer a new IB middle years programme]]>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:43:00 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/87/New-IB-middle-years-programme http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/86/Manchester-Grammar-circumventing-tutors- Manchester Grammar is changing its approach to admissions. ]]>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:18:58 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/86/Manchester-Grammar-circumventing-tutors- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/85/Girls-trump-boys- Men are outperformed at university by women ]]>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:10:56 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/85/Girls-trump-boys- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/84/Warning-on-school-fees The Chairman of Governors of Roedean has issued a warning to schools about fee levels]]>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:43:08 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/84/Warning-on-school-fees http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/83/Swine-flu-at-start-of-autumn-term- There are reports of a possible outbreak of swine flu in the autumn]]>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:01:33 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/83/Swine-flu-at-start-of-autumn-term- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/82/Swine-flu-at-Eton Swine flu has temporarily closed Eton College ]]>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:25:55 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/82/Swine-flu-at-Eton http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/81/Growth-in-pupil-numbers-stall Long-term growth in UK independent school pupil numbers stalls ]]>Fri, 22 May 2009 09:54:20 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/81/Growth-in-pupil-numbers-stall http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/80/Cheating-in-university-admissions There is widespread cheating In top university personal statements ]]>Thu, 21 May 2009 10:49:24 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/80/Cheating-in-university-admissions http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/79/Booming-tutors There is a rise in parents hiring tutors]]>Tue, 19 May 2009 16:25:21 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/79/Booming-tutors http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/78/More-lawyers-collecting-unpaid-fees Independent school lawyers are collecting unpaid fees ]]>Tue, 19 May 2009 16:23:30 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/78/More-lawyers-collecting-unpaid-fees http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/77/Common-Entrance-should-be-scrapped Anthony Seldon is calling for Common Entrance examination to be scrapped ]]>Tue, 19 May 2009 16:19:05 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/77/Common-Entrance-should-be-scrapped http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/76/Top-genes- Middle-class pupils have top genes ]]>Wed, 13 May 2009 17:11:27 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/76/Top-genes- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/75/Swine-flu-contingency-plans Contingency plans being prepared for swine flu]]>Fri, 08 May 2009 15:38:05 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/75/Swine-flu-contingency-plans http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/74/Independent-schools-success Independent schools punch above their weight ]]>Fri, 08 May 2009 15:37:53 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/74/Independent-schools-success http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/73/Graduate-jobs-blues Job offers to students is down]]>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:05:34 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/73/Graduate-jobs-blues http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/72/Independent-school-numbers-rising ISC annual census 2009 shows independent school pupil numbers rising]]>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:04:51 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/72/Independent-school-numbers-rising http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/71/Oxford-University-fees-to-rise- The tuition fees for Oxford University may rise dramatically]]>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:58:56 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/71/Oxford-University-fees-to-rise- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/70/Top-schools-penalised-by-university Durham University is penalising top independent and state schools]]>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:59:23 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/70/Top-schools-penalised-by-university http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/69/Acceptances-at-girls-schools-increase Increased number of 2009 acceptances at independent girl’s schools ]]>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:47:34 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/69/Acceptances-at-girls-schools-increase http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/68/Applications-rise-at-independent-schools 2009 applications are up, despite the recession]]>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:46:11 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/68/Applications-rise-at-independent-schools http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/67/Supermarket-style-discounts Schools are now offering supermarket-style discounts]]>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:14:19 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/67/Supermarket-style-discounts http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/66/Top-schools-freeze-fees Eton and Manchester Grammar have made undertakings to parents about 2009/10 fees ]]>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:12:06 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/66/Top-schools-freeze-fees http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/65/GCSE-dropped-at-another-school Top academic independent school drops GCSE ]]>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:09:32 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/65/GCSE-dropped-at-another-school http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/64/GCSE-pass-rates-expected-to-jump Changes to the GCSE course could raise the pass rates ]]>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:20:44 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/64/GCSE-pass-rates-expected-to-jump http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/63/Wellington-College-dropping-GCSE IB is to replace GCSE at Wellington College]]>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:19:57 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/63/Wellington-College-dropping-GCSE http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/62/A-level-grade-A-for-top-universities- Two universities now say they will ask for A* in A-levels ]]>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:34:25 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/62/A-level-grade-A-for-top-universities- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/61/Balls-and-the-IGCSE Ed Balls says that independent schools peddle ‘nonsense’ by championing the IGCSE]]>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:47:08 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/61/Balls-and-the-IGCSE http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/60/A-level-maths-record-for-8-year-old 8-year-old holds record for A-level maths ]]>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:39:32 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/60/A-level-maths-record-for-8-year-old http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/59/Schools-reduce-admissins-criteria Some independent schools reduce admissions criteria ]]>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:37:48 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/59/Schools-reduce-admissins-criteria http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/58/Magdalen-College-School-admits-girls Magdalen College School sixth form goes co-ed ]]>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:33:28 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/58/Magdalen-College-School-admits-girls http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/57/Oxbridge-cuts-independent-school-intake Both Oxford and Cambridge universities admit fewer independent school students]]>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:32:23 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/57/Oxbridge-cuts-independent-school-intake http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/56/Entry-to-top-universities Independent school A-level results lead to elite universities ]]>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:06:52 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/56/Entry-to-top-universities http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/55/Top-academic-school-drops-GCSE One of the country's leading academic independent school is dropping GCSE ]]>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:42:32 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/55/Top-academic-school-drops-GCSE http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/54/If-the-recession-bites-you The Independent Schools Council has advice for parents who hit financial difficulties]]>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:55:15 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/54/If-the-recession-bites-you http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/53/Independent-school-numbers-holding-up- Pupil numbers in independent schools are holding up well.]]>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:51:39 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/53/Independent-school-numbers-holding-up- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/52/St-Mary-s-Hall-School-to-close St Mary’s Hall School, in Brighton, has been taken over by nearby Roedean. ]]>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:55:56 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/52/St-Mary-s-Hall-School-to-close http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/51/David-Cameron-shuns-independent-schools David Cameron shuns independent schools for his children ]]>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:45:38 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/51/David-Cameron-shuns-independent-schools http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/50/Not-all-becoming-academies- Financial problems forcing independent schools to become state academies is nothing but media speculation? ]]>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:51:49 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/50/Not-all-becoming-academies- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/49/Decline-of-language-teaching Language teaching declines in state schools]]>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:37:00 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/49/Decline-of-language-teaching http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/48/IGCSE-and-School-League-Tables Lies, Damned Lies and School League Tables.....]]>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:35:09 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/48/IGCSE-and-School-League-Tables http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/47/Pre-U-worth-more-than-A-levels Pre-U worth more than A-levels for university entrance says UCAS]]>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:57:38 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/47/Pre-U-worth-more-than-A-levels http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/46/A-levels-not-equal-for-top-universities A-levels are not equal if you want a top university]]>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:00:26 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/46/A-levels-not-equal-for-top-universities http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/45/Eton-aspires-to-needs-blind-admissions Eton College aspires to admit pupils irrespective of their families' ability to pay]]>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:53:03 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/45/Eton-aspires-to-needs-blind-admissions http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/44/Credit-crisis-threatens-private-schools The receession may be forcing parents to give up private education]]>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:03:48 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/44/Credit-crisis-threatens-private-schools http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/43/Rugby-s-First-Philosopher-in-Residence Rugby School has appointed its first Philosopher in Residence]]>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:38:06 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/43/Rugby-s-First-Philosopher-in-Residence http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/42/Schools-shun-GCSEs-and-A-levels Top independent schools shun GCSEs and A-levels, in favour of other qualifications ]]>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:49:47 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/42/Schools-shun-GCSEs-and-A-levels http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/41/Independent-schools-benefit-the-taxpayer Independent schools benefit the taxpayer by £2billion+ a year]]>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:37:04 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/41/Independent-schools-benefit-the-taxpayer http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/40/University-costs-more-for-middle-classes The government is making it more expensive for middle-class children starting at university in 2009]]>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:08:44 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/40/University-costs-more-for-middle-classes http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/39/University-costs-more-for-middle-classes The government is making it more expensive for middle-class children starting at university in 2009]]>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:08:43 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/39/University-costs-more-for-middle-classes http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/38/Charitable-status-obscene- Independent schoolss charitable status is obscene, according to a Tory educaional adviser.]]>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:06:03 +0000 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/38/Charitable-status-obscene- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/37/Charitable-status-obscene- A top Tory adviser says that charitable status of independent schools is 'obscene']]>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:22:35 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/37/Charitable-status-obscene- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/36/A-levels-not-fit-for-purpose Sir Mike Tomlinson believes that A-levels are no longer fit for purpose.]]>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:16:09 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/36/A-levels-not-fit-for-purpose http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/35/Schools-charitable-status-to-be-tested The first schools to be tested for the public benefit they provide have been named.]]>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:09:06 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/35/Schools-charitable-status-to-be-tested http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/34/State-school-pupils-to-join-CCF Six independent school CCFs to admit state school pupils]]>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:08:51 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/34/State-school-pupils-to-join-CCF http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/33/Internet-safety-for-children The government has launched the UK Council for Child Internet Safety.]]>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:08:08 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/33/Internet-safety-for-children http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/32/Independent-schools-looking-at-diplomas Many independent schools providing for the full ability range are looking at the new diplomas. ]]>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:10:23 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/32/Independent-schools-looking-at-diplomas http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/31/IB-gets-the-girls- King’s College School in Wimbledon is set to accept sixth-form girls.]]>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:09:39 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/31/IB-gets-the-girls- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/30/English-school-leaving-age-changes Children starting secondary school this autumn will have to continue a year longer.]]>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:07:59 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/30/English-school-leaving-age-changes http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/29/Edinburgh-Academy-fully-co-educational For the first time, girls are now welcome at Edinburgh Academy’s senior school]]>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:06:28 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/29/Edinburgh-Academy-fully-co-educational http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/28/More-schools-move-to-IGCSEs More independent schools to replace GCSEs with IGCSEs ]]>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:04:01 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/28/More-schools-move-to-IGCSEs http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/27/Brits-aim-for-American-universities More top independent school sixth formers aiming for American universities]]>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:02:54 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/27/Brits-aim-for-American-universities http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/26/Independent-school-A-level-results-2008- Over half of all A-level entries from ISC schools were awarded grade A]]>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:16:32 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/26/Independent-school-A-level-results-2008- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/25/Will-school-fees-overstretch-you- The Times talked to Heads about their fees policy and spelled out the problem for parents]]>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:13:59 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/25/Will-school-fees-overstretch-you- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/24/Wispers-School-closed Wispers School for Girls, in Haselmere, closed last term.]]>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:11:50 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/24/Wispers-School-closed http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/22/-Old-sweat-recommends-young-sweat Dr Anthony Seldon, Master of Wellington College, wants all children to do PT three time a week ]]>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:07:25 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/22/-Old-sweat-recommends-young-sweat http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/21/Average-school-fees-2008- New information on school fees from ISC]]>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:05:09 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/21/Average-school-fees-2008- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/20/More-schools-help-parents-with-fees Is school financial help for parents increasing or decreasing? ISC claims it is increasing.]]>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:59:40 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/20/More-schools-help-parents-with-fees http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/19/New-Diploma-Too-Clever-By-Half- Independent schools are shunning the government's new diploma qualification (starting in September) because it is too complex]]>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:41:27 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/19/New-Diploma-Too-Clever-By-Half- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/18/Criminal-Nonsense- The Daily Telegraph reports that, from next year, parents asked to ferry children to sports matches by the organizers will be banned unless they have had their criminal records checked. It says 11 million adults will be vetted.]]>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:36:52 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/18/Criminal-Nonsense- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/17/Hearts-and-Minds According to the Financial Times, independent schools are increasingly giving lessons that feed pupils' hearts as well as minds, and develop their social skills.]]>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:39:44 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/17/Hearts-and-Minds http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/16/Cultural-impoverishment Meanwhile, the Daily Telegraph covers remarks made by Mrs Beatrice McCabe, of North London Collegiate School, regretting that children's enjoyment of subjects at school had taken a back seat in recent years, as ministers used education as a vehicle to boost basic skills.]]>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:40:03 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/16/Cultural-impoverishment http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/14/Positive-Discrimination- Under proposals from the National Council for Educational Excellence (NCEE), university admissions staff may give preferential treatment to pupils from schools performing poorly at A-level, according to the Sunday Times. The government has yet to agree.]]>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:38:14 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/14/Positive-Discrimination- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/13/Hacks-Try-to-Jump-the-Gun The Independent Schools Council (ISC) which collects all ISC school examination results, collates them and transmits them to all the media at the same time reports that various newspapers have asked schools to by-pass ISC]]>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:37:24 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/13/Hacks-Try-to-Jump-the-Gun http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/15/Physics-Teaching-a-Dying-Art- According to the Guardian, applications to physics teacher training courses have fallen dramatically. A Buckingham University survey shows that about one quarter of secondary schools in England lack any specialist physics teacher. Independent schools and high-scoring state schools have a near monopoly of physics teachers with the best degrees in the subject.]]>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:20:56 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/15/Physics-Teaching-a-Dying-Art- http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/12/F-off-GCSE According to the Times, the Chief Examiner of English for one exam board (AQA) says that candidates are rewarded for writing obscenities]]>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:34:54 +0100 http://www.guidetoindependentschools.com/news/view/12/F-off-GCSE