On 9 July, Paralympic gold-winning champion Jonnie Peacock officially opened the new multi-sensory room at Samuel Pepys School, St Neots. Peacock, who was born in Cambridge, lost his right leg...
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James Gorick, Director of Music at St Faith’s, Cambridge, looks to challenge common perceptions of class-taught music "Reading, writing and numeracy must come before music” – so said David Cameron...
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There has recently been a high profile campaign to address the issue of the lack of female composers featured in the Edexcel A level Music syllabus. Edexcel has now assured...
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Creativity should be central to the curriculum and to the process of how the curriculum is delivered rather than an extra, and we believe that all children are entitled to...
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These study trips, each one tailor-made to each group’s needs, are designed to help bring people together to help improve their language skills. They are open to all ages, from...
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Last year at Friends’ School we trialled a mobile-free day because we wished to reflect on the likelihood that in the 24/7-connected culture, we are creating a society where everyone...
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There is always debate in education and, as everyone went to school, everyone has a view. We have recently seen a substantial overhaul of the examination systems – which have...
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Choices, choices, choices. When your educational journey so far has, to a large extent, been dominated by people making most of your decisions for you, life after 16 can seem...
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Schools have impressive displays for open days, but how do you ensure what you're seeing is the real deal, and that it's the best fit for your child? Prospectuses these days...
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Despite extensive cultural, technological and educational changes, the value of reading remains unchallenged and unchallengeable. Reading accurately, fluently and expressively, is an essential starting point for learning. The process of...