Education

Town vs gown: Wells, Somerset
As the fees for private education soar, Max Davidson continues our series that looks at local 'derbies' where state schools are giving the independents a run for their money. This week: Wells in Somerset.
02 Aug 2008

Town vs gown
As parents who want a private education for their children struggle to cope with soaring fees, Max Davidson continues our new series that looks at classic local 'derbies' where state schools are giving the independents a run for their money. This week: Kent.
19 Jul 2008

Language lessons: When a new language is child's play
Tamsin Kelly on a school where the pupils teach each other.
05 Jul 2008

Town vs gown: Oxford
As parents who want a private education for their children struggle to cope with soaring fees, Max Davidson launches a new series that looks at classic local 'derbies' where state schools give the independents a run for their money. This week: Oxford.
28 Jun 2008

Tech Music Schools: the School of Rock
Max Davidson hears a drum roll for pop's academic approach.
21 Jun 2008

Have sports days run their course?
Mary Common finds boredom has replaced competition.
14 Jun 2008

Gun crime: strong advice in hip-hop fashion
From a London school, Janie Lawrence reports on a cool initiative to fight crime.
14 Jun 2008

If growing up is really hard to do...
... life coaching might be the answer, says Tamsin Kelly.
14 Jun 2008

Boarding school: five-star bred and board
Has life changed much for boarders, wonders Max Davidson.
07 Jun 2008

PTAs: In a competitive class of their own
PTAs are too cliquey and political to attract Mary Common, but their value is undeniable.
31 May 2008

Duchy College: pen, paper, saddle, surfboard
The kit list for students reveals that Duchy College is far from the norm, says Christopher Middleton.
31 May 2008

A triumph of the ego
Is classics still relevant? An alfresco Latin lesson convinces Christopher Middleton.
24 May 2008

We're happy to have met you...
Get out, mix more and see how your children benefit, says Max Davidson.
17 May 2008

Drink, filth and fury? Must be a school trip
Outings often involve bumpy rides, but they are still worthwhile, says Charlotte Phillips.
17 May 2008