The affordability factor
Independent schools are committed to widening access to their education but parents should still start planning early for school fees. The one thing you cannot ignore about independent education is the…
Journey of discovery connects pupils to the real world
The High School of Dundee’s location in the heart of the city helps our pupils feel connected to the real world, creating fully rounded and grounded young people. With the…
Holistic approach brings key skills for the future
Having been an educator for 25 years in the UK and internationally and spending the last decade working as the head of an established International Baccalaureate (IB) school, founding principal…
Making education accessible to as many children as possible
Morrison’s Academy in Crieff was established on a proud tradition of philanthropy. We strive to make our educational offering accessible to as many families as possible. Our school founder, Thomas…
Making all the numbers add up
It is never too soon to start saving. Putting money aside regularly from a child’s birth means a good start, but even saving £200 a month would need a return…
Academy for the future
Kelvinside Academy has a mission to redefine education. The forward-thinking indepen-dent school in Glasgow’s West End puts the focus on progres-sive pupil-centric learning at every stage for its 600-plus students….
OPEN DAYS
Many of Scotland’s independent schools hold open days for families to see around the school, view its facilities and meet the teachers and students. Others invite prospective pupils and their…
What is the true value of an education?
What does a worthwhile, purposeful and relevant education in the 2020s really look like? And what are the features of its success? In light of recent exam grading difficulties, the…
Learning experiences that are made to measure
Independent schools focus on tailoring education to each individual child One of the things that sets independent schools apart is the way that learning – in its widest sense –…
Lessons in lockdown
Covid saw Scottish schools adapting in many ways. Innovations came in many forms and Philip Graham, deputy head (pastoral) at the High School of Glasgow senior school, highlights a pupil-led…
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Why we’re at a crossroads on the journey to net zero
The SCDI blueprint outlines opportunities for a collaborative green industrial revolution The Scottish Council for Development and Industry’s 2030 Blueprint, Making a Good Living, with its positive outlook and ambition for, among other things, clean energy and decarbonisation, arrives at a critical point in Scotland’s journey to net zero. Resilience needs to be built into our…
Ups and down of a rollercoaster corporate year
It’s been something of a roller coaster ride this year in Scotland’s corporate and M&A sector. That’s hardly surprising given the huge disruption caused by Covid-19. However, it hasn’t been…
Why green recovery is the best hope
Post-coronavirus focus must be on efforts to tackle climate change