Parents are under pressure as demand for good primary school places in England is much greater than current supply. ITV is conducting research and looking for families interested in taking part in a programme about Primary School Places in Cheshire and Manchester. If you are one of these parents please let us know…
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Having spent the morning at St. James, I was left with a wonderful impression of a small, happy school doing exceptional things. It’s a school with a distinct philosophy and ethos, backed by firm academic standards and a proven record of success for their children. It’s not a school for everyone, but I think it’s a school my son would be very happy in.
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Independent school open day season is upon us, but how do you make the most of these occasions and find out if the school is the right one for you and your child? Here is a list of questions to help.
Read MoreMost schools have their open days in autumn. If you are looking for a primary or secondary school for your child in Grater Manchester or Cheshire please check our listings for the open school days this year. Schools are welcome to add their information to the listings via contact form or through the comments box below.
Read MoreHead of Education, Michael Gove, is of the opinion that Academy Schools are the best choice for the education system of Britain. Academy Schools were first established by The New Labour Government in 2000. There are now nearly 2000. If the trend remains the same, it could become a real possibility that the majority of our children will one day attend an Academy. The question is, how would attending an Academy School be any different from attending a comprehensive one?
Read MoreMost independent schools have their open days in autumn. Parents and children are usually invited to look around the school, hear a talk by the head teacher, meet pupils and ask questions – everything you can think of, from bursary assistance to lunch arrangements.
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When I started working as a teacher all the schools in the area had been comprehensives. It quickly became clear that several schools were more popular. A little research disclosed that those schools usually occupied buildings which previously had been grammar schools… their reputations as good schools had survived, even when some of them were mediocre.
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