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10 Questions with Cath Lyall, head of Gordonstoun Prep School28 Nov 2024

10 Questions with Gavin Franklin, head of Amesbury21 Nov 2024

The best international schools in the UK21 Nov 2024

Diagnosing SEND: what parents need to know21 Nov 2024

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Sixth-form subject choices: everything you need to know14 Nov 2024

View from the Top: Samantha Price on belonging at school14 Nov 2024

Demystifying US university and college applications: everything you need to know17 Oct 2024

Top tips for a happy half term16 Oct 2024

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Ask our SEND expert: how to stop a child with SEND from feeling stigmatised08 Oct 2024

Not sure about going to university? Everything you need to know about the alternatives08 Oct 2024

Talk Education’s 11+ survival guide 07 Oct 2024

View from the Top: Lindsey Hughes on why girl power matters02 Oct 2024

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How to deal with school phobia and attendance difficulties02 Oct 2024

View from the Top: James Kidd on why we need to change the dial on BTECs25 Sep 2024

Top tips for school interview success25 Sep 2024

Universities with travelling cohorts: how to study and explore the world at the same time17 Sep 2024

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Getting started with SEND17 Sep 2024

Reclaiming childhood: how we can help 'the anxious generation'11 Sep 2024

Early Years assessments: everything you need to know10 Sep 2024

Talk Education’s Awards for Innovation in Education 2024 – WINNERS ANNOUNCED!05 Sep 2024

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Back to basics: everything you need to know about choosing a private school 19 Aug 2024

A-level results day: how to navigate university confirmation and clearing12 Aug 2024

A-level and GCSE results day: how to feel prepared, whatever the outcome07 Aug 2024

Are you entitled to a bursary? Here’s everything you need to know22 Jul 2024

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A parents' guide to festivals03 Jul 2024

Open days: what you need to know, and what to look out for03 Jul 2024

Screen time: how to set healthy limits21 Jun 2024

The changing face of Common Entrance 20 Jun 2024

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10 Questions with Debbie Picton, head of Sir William Perkins's School19 Jun 2024

A parents’ guide to summer parties and gatherings 17 Jun 2024

10 Questions with Hilary Wyatt, head of St James Preparatory School13 Jun 2024

The best specialist schools in the UK for the performing arts13 Jun 2024

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Understanding autism: what to look out for, and how to ensure your child is accessing the right support11 Jun 2024

10 Questions with the heads of Hurst06 Jun 2024

Studying at university in Canada: what you need to know01 Jun 2024

University choices: the key points to consider24 May 2024

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Work experience: why it is important and how to make it a success22 May 2024

10 Questions with Catriona Olsen, executive head of King's InterHigh22 May 2024

10 Questions with Sarah Brownsdon, head of The New Beacon15 May 2024

Switzerland's schooling system: everything you need to know14 May 2024

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Schools news

10 Questions with Cath Lyall, head of Gordonstoun Prep School28 Nov 2024

10 Questions with Gavin Franklin, head of Amesbury21 Nov 2024

The best international schools in the UK21 Nov 2024

View from the Top: Samantha Price on belonging at school14 Nov 2024

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View from the Top: Lindsey Hughes on why girl power matters02 Oct 2024

View from the Top: James Kidd on why we need to change the dial on BTECs25 Sep 2024

Talk Education’s Awards for Innovation in Education 2024 – WINNERS ANNOUNCED!05 Sep 2024

Are you entitled to a bursary? Here’s everything you need to know22 Jul 2024

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The changing face of Common Entrance 20 Jun 2024

10 Questions with Debbie Picton, head of Sir William Perkins's School19 Jun 2024

10 Questions with Hilary Wyatt, head of St James Preparatory School13 Jun 2024

The best specialist schools in the UK for the performing arts13 Jun 2024

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10 Questions with the heads of Hurst06 Jun 2024

10 Questions with Catriona Olsen, executive head of King's InterHigh22 May 2024

10 Questions with Sarah Brownsdon, head of The New Beacon15 May 2024

View from the Top: Martin Barker on choosing the right senior school for your child08 May 2024

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10 Questions with Andy Nuttall, head of The Downs Malvern01 May 2024

The joys of modern boarding24 Apr 2024

View from the Top: Laura Lamont on nurturing talent in prep schools23 Apr 2024

View from the Top: Dominic Mott on why value-added matters17 Apr 2024

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Talk Education’s Awards for Innovation in Education: What are our 2023 winners up to now?10 Apr 2024

10 Questions with Kirstie Hampshire, head of The Village School for Girls10 Apr 2024

The best schools in the south-west of England20 Mar 2024

10 Questions with Sam Hart, head of Giggleswick School20 Mar 2024

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10 Questions with Tom Lawson, head of Eastbourne College13 Mar 2024

View from the Top: Joanna Hubbard on nurturing young minds06 Mar 2024

View from the Top: Ruth O’Sullivan on the benefits of staying at prep school for Years 7 and 828 Feb 2024

View from the Top: Richard Tillett on the benefits of a city education21 Feb 2024

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View from the Top: Tom Lawson on why university interviews need reform07 Feb 2024

View from the Top: Joe Smith on the brave new world of AI31 Jan 2024

10 Questions with Rick Cross, principal of Reddam House UK23 Jan 2024

View from the Top: Ben Evans on the demise of Common Entrance17 Jan 2024

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10 Questions with Neal Bailey, head of Pinewood School10 Jan 2024

View from the Top: Bruno Shovelton on teaching prep school pupils lessons for life02 Jan 2024

10 Questions with Adam Williams, head of Lord Wandsworth College05 Dec 2023

View from the Top: Frédérique Brisset on the benefits of growing up in a bilingual environment29 Nov 2023

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10 Questions with Laurent Balerdi, head of L'Ecole de Battersea28 Nov 2023

The best schools in the East of England22 Nov 2023

10 Questions with Harriet Hathaway, head of Harriet House School21 Nov 2023

View from the Top: Vicki Ciaputa on how a diverse and varied curriculum can help instil a sense of identity and belonging15 Nov 2023

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Education features

Diagnosing SEND: what parents need to know21 Nov 2024

Sixth-form subject choices: everything you need to know14 Nov 2024

Talk Education’s 11+ survival guide 07 Oct 2024

Top tips for school interview success25 Sep 2024

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Early Years assessments: everything you need to know10 Sep 2024

Talk Education’s Awards for Innovation in Education 2024 – WINNERS ANNOUNCED!05 Sep 2024

Back to basics: everything you need to know about choosing a private school 19 Aug 2024

A-level results day: how to navigate university confirmation and clearing12 Aug 2024

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A-level and GCSE results day: how to feel prepared, whatever the outcome07 Aug 2024

Are you entitled to a bursary? Here’s everything you need to know22 Jul 2024

Open days: what you need to know, and what to look out for03 Jul 2024

The changing face of Common Entrance 20 Jun 2024

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The best specialist schools in the UK for the performing arts13 Jun 2024

Studying at university in Canada: what you need to know01 Jun 2024

Switzerland's schooling system: everything you need to know14 May 2024

Talk Education’s parent advisory: NEW Quick School Search 07 May 2024

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Earn as you learn: the lowdown on degree apprenticeships02 May 2024

How to support your child through this term's round of final assessments30 Apr 2024

The joys of modern boarding24 Apr 2024

Australia's schooling system: everything you need to know22 Apr 2024

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Top tips to help your teen tackle exam anxiety17 Apr 2024

Talk Education’s Awards for Innovation in Education: What are our 2023 winners up to now?10 Apr 2024

Brazil’s schooling system: everything you need to know 08 Apr 2024

The best schools in the south-west of England20 Mar 2024

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The best schools in the UK for SEND 13 Mar 2024

Japan's schooling system: everything you need to know12 Mar 2024

Thailand's schooling system: everything you need to know28 Feb 2024

Out-of-the-box ways to help learners with SEND in mainstream schools21 Feb 2024

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Hong Kong's schooling system: everything you need to know31 Jan 2024

Single-sex vs co-educational schools: which is best?24 Jan 2024

Singapore's schooling system: everything you need to know22 Jan 2024

Malaysia's schooling system: everything you need to know15 Jan 2024

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Eight things you should know about Common Entrance 11 Jan 2024

European universities: what’s behind the rise in applications from students in the UK and around the world?10 Jan 2024

The UK independent school system, explained02 Jan 2024

VAT on school fees: what's really going on? 29 Nov 2023

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The best schools in the East of England22 Nov 2023

‘Low-value’ university courses: what’s the deal?03 Oct 2023

What’s new in the independent schools word: July 202304 Jul 2023

The best schools in the north of England14 Jun 2023

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Global schools news

The best international schools in the UK21 Nov 2024

Studying at university in Canada: what you need to know01 Jun 2024

10 Questions with Catriona Olsen, executive head of King's InterHigh22 May 2024

Switzerland's schooling system: everything you need to know14 May 2024

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Australia's schooling system: everything you need to know22 Apr 2024

Brazil’s schooling system: everything you need to know 08 Apr 2024

Japan's schooling system: everything you need to know12 Mar 2024

Thailand's schooling system: everything you need to know28 Feb 2024

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Hong Kong's schooling system: everything you need to know31 Jan 2024

Singapore's schooling system: everything you need to know22 Jan 2024

Malaysia's schooling system: everything you need to know15 Jan 2024

European universities: what’s behind the rise in applications from students in the UK and around the world?10 Jan 2024

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Vietnam's schooling system: everything you need to know06 Nov 2023

View from the Top: Sian May on why it is so important for pupils to find their own purpose26 Sep 2023

10 Questions with Rami Madani, head of The International School of Kuala Lumpur10 May 2023

10 Questions with Tahoora Khalil Urehman, head of Middle East at King's InterHigh11 Apr 2023

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What’s new in the independent schools world: March 202301 Mar 2023

View from the Top: Chris Seal on why expert university guidance is so vital in international schools23 Feb 2023

10 Questions with Matthew Mills, head of Bangkok Patana School15 Feb 2023

Boarding around the world: what’s it really like?16 Nov 2022

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What’s new in the independent schools world: September 202228 Sep 2022

The unsung school heroes in the UK and abroad: part II24 Aug 2022

The unsung school heroes in the UK and abroad06 Jul 2022

ISKL Pupil Editors: rethinking recycling19 May 2022

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The UAE's schooling system: Everything you need to know19 Apr 2022

International schools post-Covid: how school communities across the globe are welcoming new families 16 Mar 2022

South Korea's schooling system: everything you need to know15 Mar 2022

What it's really like setting up a brand new school abroad22 Feb 2022

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Top tips for settling into a UK boarding school from abroad 02 Feb 2022

Choosing a school long-distance: everything you need to know07 Jul 2021

Coming soon: Talk Education's global schools guide30 Jun 2021

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Beyond School

Sixth-form subject choices: everything you need to know14 Nov 2024

Demystifying US university and college applications: everything you need to know17 Oct 2024

Not sure about going to university? Everything you need to know about the alternatives08 Oct 2024

Universities with travelling cohorts: how to study and explore the world at the same time17 Sep 2024

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A-level results day: how to navigate university confirmation and clearing12 Aug 2024

A-level and GCSE results day: how to feel prepared, whatever the outcome07 Aug 2024

Studying at university in Canada: what you need to know01 Jun 2024

University choices: the key points to consider24 May 2024

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Work experience: why it is important and how to make it a success22 May 2024

Earn as you learn: the lowdown on degree apprenticeships02 May 2024

View from the Top: Tom Lawson on why university interviews need reform07 Feb 2024

European universities: what’s behind the rise in applications from students in the UK and around the world?10 Jan 2024

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Beyond school: demystifying student loans06 Dec 2023

How to write the perfect personal statement08 Nov 2023

‘Low-value’ university courses: what’s the deal?03 Oct 2023

A guide to student finance with LGT Vestra24 Feb 2023

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View from the Top: Chris Seal on why expert university guidance is so vital in international schools23 Feb 2023

The university admissions crisis: what is going on? 22 Feb 2023

View from the Top: Gareth Parker-Jones on preparing children for the world after school11 Jan 2023

Choosing your degree subject: how to gain a competitive advantage02 Nov 2022

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The inside track on US university and college admissions13 Oct 2021

How to navigate the very first term of university: top tips from students 07 Sep 2021

Leadership skills: why it’s time to stop ‘winging it’22 Jun 2021

Wisdom while you work: how to beat the fear of the unknown14 Apr 2021

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Sir Anthony Seldon speaks to the Upper-Sixth Class of 202002 Sep 2020

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Special Educational Needs

Diagnosing SEND: what parents need to know21 Nov 2024

Ask our SEND expert: how to stop a child with SEND from feeling stigmatised08 Oct 2024

How to deal with school phobia and attendance difficulties02 Oct 2024

Getting started with SEND17 Sep 2024

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Understanding autism: what to look out for, and how to ensure your child is accessing the right support11 Jun 2024

The best schools in the UK for SEND 13 Mar 2024

Out-of-the-box ways to help learners with SEND in mainstream schools21 Feb 2024

How to find a school for your child with SEND05 Jan 2024

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Children's Mental Health Week 2024: How to get involved22 Nov 2023

Art therapy: what is it, and how can it benefit our children?08 Mar 2023

Children’s Mental Health Week 2023: how connection can help support our children’s wellbeing01 Feb 2023

Ask our SEND expert: one of my child's friends at school has a range of special educational needs. How can I explain this to my son? 24 Jan 2023

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SEND: all your questions answered22 Nov 2022

Ask our SEND expert: my child is no longer getting the same support in school as he used to. What can I do about it?19 Oct 2022

How the right school environment can create more resilient students14 Sep 2022

Getting started with SEND09 Sep 2022

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Tackling loneliness: why our children might feel out of touch this summer22 Jun 2022

Ask our SEND expert: Do we need an EHCP? 14 Jun 2022

Transitions: what parents can do to help their child with SEND prepare for their new school19 May 2022

How can we best support our 'non school-shaped' children?03 May 2022

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Ask our SEND expert: my teenager suffers with anxiety and whole weeks can go by without them attending school. What can I do to help?19 Jan 2022

Getting the right help: what to do if you don't think the support being offered by your child’s school is enough23 Nov 2021

Ask our SEND expert: should my child be in a school surrounded with other pupils with additional needs?09 Nov 2021

Self-harm: when, where and how to seek help26 Oct 2021

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How to find a school for your child with SEND02 Sep 2021

Motivation Magic: Practical ways to support, build and inspire motivation in your children22 Jun 2021

Ask our SEND expert: advice for reluctant writers24 Mar 2021

Introducing Talk Education's SEND expert...18 Feb 2021

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There’s a hole in my bucket: managing anxiety and emotional regulation in children28 Jan 2021

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Parenting

Top tips for a happy half term16 Oct 2024

Talk Education’s 11+ survival guide 07 Oct 2024

How to deal with school phobia and attendance difficulties02 Oct 2024

Reclaiming childhood: how we can help 'the anxious generation'11 Sep 2024

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Early Years assessments: everything you need to know10 Sep 2024

Back to basics: everything you need to know about choosing a private school 19 Aug 2024

A parents' guide to festivals03 Jul 2024

Open days: what you need to know, and what to look out for03 Jul 2024

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Screen time: how to set healthy limits21 Jun 2024

A parents’ guide to summer parties and gatherings 17 Jun 2024

Understanding autism: what to look out for, and how to ensure your child is accessing the right support11 Jun 2024

Talk Education’s parent advisory: NEW Quick School Search 07 May 2024

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How to support your child through this term's round of final assessments30 Apr 2024

Top tips to help your teen tackle exam anxiety17 Apr 2024

Out-of-the-box ways to help learners with SEND in mainstream schools21 Feb 2024

Children’s Mental Health Week 2024: How to help your children to feel heard07 Feb 2024

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Children's Mental Health Week 2024: How to get involved22 Nov 2023

How do you raise a resilient child? 15 Nov 2023

Sleep: the key to a happy and thriving teen13 Sep 2023

How mentoring can boost your child's confidence ahead of the 11+07 Jun 2023

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Motivating teenagers: how to help them across the exam finish line23 May 2023

Art therapy: what is it, and how can it benefit our children?08 Mar 2023

Children’s Mental Health Week 2023: how connection can help support our children’s wellbeing01 Feb 2023

View from the Top: Liz McLaughlin on putting safety first online18 Jan 2023

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Vaping and young people: should we be worried, and if so, what can we do? 11 Jan 2023

Lucinda Miller's orange and cranberry Christmas granola14 Dec 2022

How to choose the right nursery for your child07 Dec 2022

How to have a happy family Christmas 07 Dec 2022

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Separated parents: how to navigate your child’s schooling 16 Nov 2022

How to help your child avoid the pitfalls of perfectionism02 Nov 2022

Homework: how to prevent a daily battle19 Oct 2022

How to avoid turning mornings into mayhem28 Sep 2022

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How to help your teenager foster a healthy relationship with food and body21 Sep 2022

How the right school environment can create more resilient students14 Sep 2022

Lucinda Miller's choccy hazelnut & quinoa waffles24 Aug 2022

Preparing for Reception, post Covid17 Aug 2022

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Lucinda Miller's blueberry & orange mini doughnuts05 Jul 2022

Drug education in schools – what works, what doesn’t, and how we can help 29 Jun 2022

Tackling loneliness: why our children might feel out of touch this summer22 Jun 2022

Peer pressure: how to help your child say 'no'08 Jun 2022

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