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This week, our SEND expert Silja Turville advises a parent on how to explain additional needs to her son. Follow the link for tips on how children can learn to understand more about their neurodivergent friends – and how we parents can lend similar support by planning appropriate playdates to help everyone feel comfortable: https://lnkd.in/ev4w8KCx

Thank you to everyone St. Helen's College Hillingdon for looking after us on our recent visit. We really enjoyed our tour, meeting head, Shirley Drummond and discovering all there is to know about this lovely prep school in Middlesex. New review coming soon at www.talkeducation.com

Dreaming about what you want to be when you grow up is fun when you’re five – cooking up a storm in your mud kitchen, teaching your teddies to read, landing your rocket on the moon - and while it can be just as exciting when you’re old enough for your career dreams to start forming into real possibilities, it can also feel a little daunting. Internships – the big siblings to work experience where you get much more stuck in for a lot longer than a week or two – can be a great way to find out. Follow the link to our exploration into internships, what's the big deal about them and how to nail one: https://lnkd.in/eKjcAzGi

For this week's View from the Top, we've handed over to Hannah Tongue, the head of Boardman, the lower years at?Beachborough School.?Mrs Tongue explores the importance of a strong parent-school partnership in navigating a successful reception year. Follow the link to read on: https://lnkd.in/e9JsWiPZ

New head Rick Clarke arrived at St James Senior Boys' School in September 2024. Most recently head of Frensham Heights School in Surrey, Mr Clarke has held teaching and leadership posts at Cheltenham College, Brighton College, Wellington College, Warminster School and Kingswood School. For this week's 10 Questions, we've put Mr Clarke in the hot seat. Follow the link to watch the film and find out more about him: https://lnkd.in/ee2jF8-B

Thank you to everyone at London Park School Clapham for making us feel so welcome on our recent visit. We so enjoyed meeting head Susan Brooks and finding out about this super school opposite Clapham Common. Thank you also to Ali Bucknall for organising our day. New review coming soon at www.talkeducation.com Dukes Education

Getting to grips with the British education system can be a challenge, particularly if you have recently relocated, but our flagship UK International Schools Guide is here to help. International schools in the UK offer a valuable middle-ground option, providing a diverse and inclusive learning environment for students relocating from around the world, for globetrotting families looking for a school specifically tailored to their lifestyle, or even a British family searching for a school that offers internationally recognised qualifications. We’ve built this guide to highlight some of the best international schools in the UK. Follow the link to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eFQXQa7y

Thank you to everyone at Westbourne House School for making us feel so welcome during our visit this week. We really enjoyed spending some quality time with headmaster, Martin Barker and his wife Helen and hearing about all the new developments at this enchanting prep school in West Sussex. Thank you also to Laura Kameen for organising our day. New review coming soon at www.talkeducation.com

Many boarding schools are telling us that they are seeing increased interest from parents looking for an immersive experience for their children. We’ve listened, and this week, we’re re-launching our senior boarding schools guide, shining the light on all the glories of a boarding education. We’ve asked heads, parents and pupils to tell us what makes boarding so great. Follow the link to read on, watch our videos and use our tools to find the right boarding school for your child... https://lnkd.in/dMqRWgj. Too soon to think about senior boarding schools? Then check out our town and country prep schools guide here: https://lnkd.in/ehUsSN7P

We really enjoyed our visit to Bassett House School this week. It was great to spend some quality time with head, Chris Woodward and find out all there is to know about this super little prep school in Notting Hill. Thank you for making us feel so welcome and to Jess Ottley-Woodd for organising our day. New review coming soon at www.talkeducation.com Dukes Education