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Attain offers features on parenting, curriculum, politics and ideas – all aimed at helping independent school parents. A selection of recent articles is available below.
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A selection of features published by Attain over the years from a range of contributors looking at a variety of topics to help parents.
22/9/2020
Lessons in perseverancePerseverance is a critical life skill which is best learnt outside of the classroom suggests Charles Fillingham of Francis Holland School, Regent’s Park. And, ironically, these self-taught lessons can sometimes be some of the most valuable of all.
8/9/2020
Rethinking the school gateThe drastic changes needed for socially-distanced pick up and drop off has had unintended positive consequences, explains Susan McLean of Kitebrook Preparatory School. Is it time to rethink the school gate permanently?
8/1/2020
Roll out that magic carpetTeacher recruitment is an area which few parents will have spent much time thinking about yet it is hugely important. Tim Hands reflects on the best ways of appointing staff and what this means for parents and pupils.
4/9/2019
The rise of SindependenceToo many parents think that throwing money at a problem will solve it. Tim Hands of Winchester College shares his concern about parents who view anything other than Oxbridge as second best.
24/4/2019
Mind the funding gapFor most parents, teachers' pensions are unlikely to be something to which you would have given much thought. Julie Robinson looks at the significant issue of the teacher pensions shortfall and its impact on schools.
24/4/2019
Good future citizensAll schools have rules. Sometimes it seems that the older the school, the more rules it is likely to have accumulated. Tim Hands examines the ethos and wisdom underlying the rules at prep schools.
22/6/2020
The journey aheadDeciding how to tackle the educational issues of our time requires some reflection. Simon Larter-Evans of St Paul's Cathedral School looks at how the past decade has shaped the educational issues ahead.
4/9/2019
Good manners cost nothingAs adults, we should all take our responsibility as role models very seriously. Julie Robinson of ISC explores the challenges of being a role model and why teaching good manners is vital.
8/1/2020
One small stepThere has no doubt been a seismic shift in environmental awareness recently. Matthew Smith argues that for independent schools to really lead on environmental awareness, parents will need to play their part.
9/1/2019
FutureproofingSo what does the future really hold? One thing is certain: the future is unpredictable. Matthew Smith explores the future of work and how parents can help children to grasp the unpredictable world ahead of them.