School in Action Mornings at Radnor House Sevenoaks – February 2026
There’s no better way to choose a school than to see it in action. This February, Radnor House Sevenoaks invites prospective families to two School in Action Mornings, offering an authentic view of teaching, learning and pastoral care on a normal school day. These visits follow the publication of our Independent Schools Inspectorate report from […]
Your 2025 Kent Secondary School Open Events Guide for October and November (includes Sixth Form)
Independent Schools Sevenoaks Prep – Open Morning has taken place but private tours are available . Sevenoaks School – Group Visits being held throughout October & November Book your place and to find out more. Radnor House – Whole School Saturday 4 October 9am – 1pm – Book your place here. New Beacon Prep School […]
Your 2025 guide to Secondary School Open Events
Independent Schools Sevenoaks Prep – Friday 3 October 9am – 11am. Book your place here or private tours available. Sevenoaks School – Open Morning Saturday 20 September. Group Visits being held September, October & November Book your place and to find out more. Radnor House – Whole School Saturday 4 October 9am – 1pm – Book […]
Your 2024 guide to secondary school visits
Independent Schools Sevenoaks Prep – their Open Morning will be held on Friday 4th October. Book your place here or private tours available. Sevenoaks School – are running group visits each month, their Open Morning will be held on Saturday 14th September. Book your place here and to find out more. Radnor House – Senior Open […]
THE GRANVILLE SCHOOL – LITTLE EXPLORERS OPEN MORNING SATURDAY 8TH JUNE 2024
The Granville School warmly invite prospective families and children to attend their Little Explorers Open Morning on Saturday 8th June 2024 from 10am to 12noon. This exciting morning is aimed at pupils from Pre-School to Year 2. There will be plenty of hands on activities to enjoy, delicious snacks and a chance to meet the […]
Your 2023 guide to secondary school visits
Independent Schools St Michaels Prep School – their Open Morning will be held on 4 October. Book your place here. Sevenoaks Prep – Sevenoaks Prep – their Open Morning will be held on Thursday 2nd October. Book your place here or private tours available. Somerhill School – their Open Day will be held on Friday 6 October. Book your […]
How to pick the best school shoe
The importance of buying the correct school shoe. As we know children are at school for a substantial period of the year, so getting the correct shoe is paramount. Being a qualified shoe fitter there are certain factors to consider. 1: Correct size. Sounds simple but if there isn’t what we call wiggle room and […]
How to support our kids growing up
One of the team was fortunate to attend a talk arranged by their school with the authors of ‘Brilliant Questions About Growing Up: Simple Answers about Bodies and Boundaries’. This book is written by two experts who have delivered sex and relationships lessons in over 200 schools and have collected the best questions asked by the children […]
St Michael’s Prep School welcomes new Head Nik Pears
Nik’s concept of growth mindset can also be applied to his broader vision for the school. Coming to St Michael’s from his headship at Kent College, Pembury, Nik believes the challenges posed by Covid-19 can teach schools a lot about the importance of flexibility and community. Mr Pears said: “These unprecedented times have been a […]
St. Michael’s Prep School – Year 7 Admissions open now
St Michael’s Prep School is a non-selective, coeducational school for children aged 2-13 years promoting a rich, varied and balanced education within a Christian context. St Michael’s challenges pupils to achieve their best and strive for excellence in all that they do; fostering in them a sense of wonder and joy in learning. Children are helped to […]
Thinking outside the box with Hilden Oaks Prep!
Educating children is about so much more than just the academic curriculum, which all schools are required to follow. It is also about preparing them for their lives ahead by creating a lifelong love of learning, giving them a set of values to follow, opening up a wide spectrum of opportunities, and helping them to ‘think […]
Head’s Blog Radnor House: A proper education is so much more than just the qualifications achieved
Hear from David Paton, Head at Radnor House on his Head’s Blog: Education is the most precious gift we give to the next generation because it provides young people with the opportunity to carve out a successful future for themselves. Young people understand this too, which explains the outpouring of anxiety and emotion since A-level […]
Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural Development at Hilden Oaks Prep
Hilden Oaks, a highly achieving, successful prep school in Tonbridge, has recently been awarded a prestigious ‘Gold SMSC Quality Mark’ by the Citizen Foundation, one of only a handful, nationwide. Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural (SMSC) development is at the heart of this excellent school and is evident across the whole curriculum. In the assessment […]
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR 4 YEAR OLD FOR SCHOOL
We all know that transitioning from nursery to big school can be a very daunting and anxious time not just for children, but for parents too. Here are some helpful tips to support the transition: Get to know the school and other parents By now you know what school your child is going to. Knowing […]
How to prepare your 4 year old for school
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR 4 YEAR OLD FOR SCHOOL With September looming, we all know that transitioning from nursery to big school can be a very daunting and anxious time not just for children, but for parents too. Here are some helpful tips to help and support the transition run as smooth as can be: […]
The grim reality of smart phones
David Paton, Head at Radnor House highlights in his blog, the grim reality of smart phone usage on our young adults… A recent survey of US young adults found they were spending between four and five hours per day on their smart phones. They are doing everything from watching TV on YouTube to checking their […]
Find out more about Kent College
Kent College Pembury is one of Kent’s leading independent schools. An all-girls school for pupils aged 3-18, we are unique in providing girls with a personalised and bespoke education, rooted in the concept that intelligence is not fixed, but can be grown. KEY FACTS ABOUT KENT COLLEGE PEMBURY Excellent Nursery, Preparatory School, Senior School and […]
An exciting journey – Mary Bridges Deputy Head, Teaching & Learning
As a successful school with excellent results, we are always on the lookout for the next step forward, the next opportunity on offer and the next way to engage with and excite our pupils. And when one comes along, we seize it! The Curiosity Club was introduced to St Michael’s two years ago as […]