The Good Schools Guide

No school can buy its way into our good books. Now in their 8th editions, our new London guides are invaluable for parents navigating the fiercely competitive London education system. More than 300 fearsomely frank school reviews at your fingertips. The Good Schools Guide London North and South, out now http://ow.ly/P5Sg50OtrVN

Our International Editor, Selina Boyd, recently joined the Leading Your International School podcast with host Barry Cooper, Founding Principal at THE GLOBAL COLLEGE, to discuss the key ingredients that make a school truly exceptional. In this episode, Selina explores the importance of independent and unbiased school reviews, the value of authentic parent insights, and the subtle yet telling signs of a strong school culture. She delves into how effective leadership shapes a positive school environment and examines the evolving standards of both UK and international schools. Listen now: 🎤 LYIS Website: https://lnkd.in/gpspfivu 🎤 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gH35axgc 🎤 Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gnG66R53 #LYIS #InternationalSchools #Leadership #Podcast #EducationInsights #IndependentSchools

NEW YEAR, NEW SCHOOL REVIEWS 🖍🎆 Kickstarting the year with highlights from our recent school visits: At Spratton Hall School, parents shared, “There’s simply nothing else like it around here – we’re so lucky.” Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School impresses with its strong academic reputation, seamlessly paired with a commitment to wellbeing and holistic education. At Impington Village College, we witnessed exceptional leadership, dedicated staff, and an inspiring environment for learning. In Aysgarth School, academic excellence meets a nurturing focus on wellbeing, shaping mature, articulate, and capable individuals. Queen's Gate School thrives on individuality, empowering students to excel both academically and creatively. Lastly, Christ's Hospital School stands as a unique institution where cherished historic traditions continue to enrich a diverse and vibrant community. Follow the link to access our reviews: https://ow.ly/yLkE50UyEiZ #goodschoolsguide #independentschools #schoolreviews

One of the best parts of the year is sitting back with a mug of Baileys and considering which were the best articles on School Management Plus over the past 12 months. To begin, we bring you, Irena Barker's chat with Selina Boyd of The Good Schools Guide International. Read it here now 👇 https://lnkd.in/eRtU4XSY #internationalschools #education

A glowing write-up from The Good Schools Guide about our Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong. Do contact me if you would like to know more about teaching any any one of our growing family of outstanding schools. WAS Nanjing, WAS Hong Kong, WAS Changzhou, WAS Hangzhou.

Sending kudos and huge thanks to all The Good Schools Guide team, from our magnificent office team who keep the wheels on the road, to our brilliant, intrepid army of writers, who don’t leave a classroom door unopened, a head uninterviewed or a school lunch uneaten. 💪🏻 Wrapping up 2024 with… ✅ 297 new UK school reviews… ✅ 48 of which are new UK additions to The Guide ✅ 55 reviews of global schools… ✅ 36 of which are new additions to The Guide 🤩 Thank you to all the independent, state, SEN and international schools who have thrown their doors open to us this year. Without you the important job of educating and informing parents wouldn’t be possible. 👀 Watch this space for some exciting new developments in 2025! Ralph Lucas Lucinda Lafferty Selina Boyd Janita Clamp Mary Pegler Grace Moody-Stuart Ilana Fox

Classes have officially wrapped up for Christmas! It’s time to embrace the joy of the festive season and create wonderful memories with family and friends. From all of us at The Good Schools Guide, we wish you a merry Christmas filled with cheer and celebration! Photo credit: St George's Ascot

NEW SCHOOL REVIEWS 📝 Highlights of recent school visits include, Beechwood Park School, where parents choose it for its co-ed status, as well as its outstanding facilities, engaging teaching, opportunities outside the classroom and the confidence they build in the children. Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School is a highly rated local school with high expectations and a belief that hard work and getting stuck into the arts and sport are, together, the key to success. At King's Hawford School Worcester, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were on a farm. One parent said, ‘It’s the sort of childhood I only ever dreamed of.’ And Shebbear College, which is a small, nurturing school that engenders huge loyalty from pupils and staff and where everyone knows everyone. Follow the link to access our reviews: https://ow.ly/Ayva50UoUvE #goodschoolsguide #independentschools #schoolreviews

With Christmas just around the corner, we’ve curated a delightful selection of books to gift children of all ages this festive season 🎄 Some of our favourites include: 📕Dogs Don’t Do Ballet, Anna Kemp and Sara Ogilvie. Meet Biff, the dog who dreams of pirouettes instead of scratching fleas, a charming story of individuality and big dreams. 📗A timeless classic, The Tiger who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr. It's the tale of a little girl called Sophie, who’s sitting down to tea with her mum when a large stripy tiger arrives at the front door to join them. 📘The Secret Garden Rewilded, Anthea Simmons. A fresh retelling of a classic, where young Mia discovers the healing power of nature on remote Dartmoor. 📙I Capture the Castle, Dodie Smith. An enchanting novel about an eccentric, impoverished family residing in a crumbling castle. This timeless tale, first published in 1949, has truly stood the test of time. Follow the link to discover all our favourite recommendations: https://lnkd.in/eHSm3vEs #Christmas #Christmasgifts #childrensbooks #education #festiveseason #childrensbooks

AI is now impacting many areas of life and education is no exception. The subject is beset with conjecture and scaremongering, so we asked Adam Webster and Lex Lang, two experts in the field, to explain how AI and the ‘edtech’ tools they developed are transforming education at Caterham School. How AI is changing education, read here: https://ow.ly/A7vL50UkM8r #education #AI