Secondary education in the United Kingdom has been widely adopted with the introduction of “specialisms” for many years. Specialisms provide secondary schools with a particular area in which they aim to improve the quality of education, the level of education achieved, and to create an environment that is unique to each school. Although the Specialist … Read more
Home schooling, commonly known as “elective home education” is completely legal in the UK, although the specific legislation slightly differs between England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The important reminder for parents if they decide to home school is: You can educate your child at home – but you still have a legal obligation to … Read more
Deciding to choose a boarding school in the UK is a big decision for any family. The UK education system has a long-standing record of academic excellence, tradition and cultural variation and its boarding schools are some of the most desirable in the world. Whether you are thinking about an independent school for your child … Read more
Education is one of the biggest decisions families have to make – a lot of weight to bear with parents for socially, academically and for the future. When looking at education in the UK families are often faced with one question – “public (state) school or private (independent) school?” Both are great and bad and … Read more
In recent years, UK schools have increasingly adopted sustainability more meaningfully, hands-on and beyond just the token “eco-weeks” to have green ethos embedded into buildings, grounds, curriculum and student life. The shift reflects not only a growing awareness of climate concerns, but also a belief that schools are powerful sites for the development of future … Read more
Selecting the appropriate student accommodation may be among the most significant decisions you make during your time in the UK. Your accommodation options will influence your academic focus, social life, and bonded university experience as a whole. With university halls, private flats, homestays, and shared houses, it is important to think about what will be … Read more
In our digital globe, technology now sits at the centre of children’s learning and social activity. The internet is full of great opportunities – from online learning environments, to social media and gaming – however, there are some risks associated with internet use. Because of this, digital literacy and online safety, have become a key … Read more
In the past several years, mental health has been a key focus in schools in the UK, and rightly so. With increasing levels of anxiety, stress, and depression in students, schools now take on an important role in providing emotional and psychological support to young people. Whether it be through pastoral care teams or various … Read more
Fundamentally, funding is integral to the education system in the UK. It decides the level of support for teachers, resources the school can provide and whether every child, from whatever background, has available high-quality learning. Understanding how school funding works is useful for parents, educators and policymakers in making sense of education priorities for the … Read more