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Tips on choosing the best A-level subjects for you – Kings Colleges

One of the most difficult decisions students have to make to achieve their place at a top university is which subjects they should study at A-level....

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Why study A-level Maths and Further Maths? – Kings Colleges

Universities value Maths and it is a pre-requisite subject for a huge number of degrees. People who have studied Maths/ Further Maths have an excellent choice...

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What careers can a degree in Art and Design lead to? – Adam Whitbread, Principal, Kings London.

In short, when it comes to the world of work, there are endless opportunities for art and design graduates – both in terms of job roles and industries. Currently, it is estimated...

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Career Networking Event at Wellington College

On 22nd September, the Wellington Community held a career speed-networking event for all year groups, from the Third Form to the Upper Sixth. 90 students and 44 parents took part in an...

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Benefits of Independent Education from a young age – Chris Calvey, Headmaster Great Walstead School

With league tables an established part of our educational system, older children’s learning experience is very much focused on passing an exam with the best possible grade.  Indeed many schools now decide...

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Is your child moving up to Primary School in September? – Suzanne Roberts, Burgess Hill Girls Nursery teacher and manager

Is your child moving up to Primary School in September? Burgess Hill Girls Nursery teacher and manager Suzanne Roberts...

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How to help your child prepare for Primary 1 at school – Sue Hay, Head of St George’s Junior School

As the head of the Junior School at St George’s, I enjoy offering advice and support to help girls and their parents...

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St George’s School for Girls, Edinburgh – The Importance of Play in the Pre-school Year: Key Facts Every Parent Should Consider

Do you have a daughter who is 3 or 4 years-old who will be entering her pre-school year in August? Are you wondering what she should be learning in pre-school? Developing and...

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