‘We’re so thrilled to be directing this unique piece of theatrical history’
Hemsted Park, Benenden School’s impressive new arts venue, opened at the end of last year with a successful season that included the likes of the BBC Big Band, jazz legends Ronnie Scott’s All Stars and TV quizzer-turned-comedian Paul Sinha all performing there. The new season starts this Saturday (September 30) so Eileen Leahy looks at […]
Valuable lessons on how pupils can succeed both in and also beyond the classroom…
Following the news that Kent College Pembury has been awarded the highest possible grading of ‘excellent’ after a full Educational Quality and Compliance Inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, the school’s Head Katrina Handford tells the Times about its unique educational ethos… “Kent College is on a mission to ensure that every pupil has […]
Skinners’ students have set their designs on an architectural future
Kent-based homebuilder Millwood Designer Homes has rewarded the exceptional academic achievements of two Tunbridge Wells secondary school students. The Times finds out more… Earlier this month, Aniyanth Kannan and Samuel Schipper from The Skinners’ School were presented with two prestigious prizes by Millwood Designer Homes at The Assembly Hall Theatre. Millwood’s annual student design […]
Tuition shouldn’t be a taboo subject
Why the Kip McGrath Education Centre in Tunbridge Wells wants to bring tuition out of the shadows and normalise it for both pupils and parents Historically, a private tutor might be brought into the home to support a child with a specific subject or subjects, to enhance their attainment and to achieve exam success. […]
Tonbridge School’s Upper Sixth formers achieve excellent A-Level exam results
Tonbridge’s students put in outstanding performances in this year’s A-Levels, with 42 per cent of all grades awarded to the Upper Sixth at the highest grade of A*. In total, 79 per cent of all grades awarded are A* or A, while nearly all grades (97 per cent) achieved by Tonbridge students are either A*, […]
An inspiring seat of learning
If you want an education that will stretch your child beyond the traditional academic arena, then Somerhill ticks all the right boxes… At Somerhill we grow amazing people, by offering the best of co-education and single-sex schooling in one setting. Our enquiry-based learning encourages inquisitive minds and inspires each child to find their own […]
‘Creating polymaths is central to our identity’
Ed Wesson, head teacher at Skinners’, tells SO about the educational ethos of this historic grammar school… Having spent my teenage years in Kent, joining Skinners’ in 2013 felt rather like a homecoming. It has also given me the chance to broaden the range of opportunities for each pupil at the school. As a […]
A sense of pride…
Sophie Bradshaw, Head at The Dulwich School Cranbrook, reveals why the co-ed independent school for 3 to 16-year olds is now a social media free zone and why so much emphasis is being placed on pupils having pride in whatever they do… Being proud is something we often get mixed messages about. Pride… and […]
How to be a more independent learner and think outside the box
Eddy Newton, Headmaster at Marlborough House School on the benefits of Year 7 and 8 children studying for the Pre-Senior Baccalaureate Education is not just about exam results and a 13-year-old is more than a series of scores. Developing the whole child and instilling in them a range of skills and characteristics that will […]
Do your homework…
Langford Russell, sponsors of the SO Education special, tell us about an exquisite six-bedroom detached family home that is ideally located for outstanding schools… Nestled in the tranquil and highly sought-after village of Benenden, this extraordinary six-bedroom detached family home offers an unrivalled living experience. With an impressive array of features, from its spacious […]
