Juliet Vaughan, Deputy Head (Academic), and Alexandra Torrance, Head of Department, at Merchiston Juniors, believe it’s more important than ever to get active

Brentwood Preparatory School’s young chess supremos took third spot in the English Chess Federation’s Online Under 11 Schools Championships after an epic 7-hour chess marathon.

A decorated former SAS soldier and novelist has undergone a gruelling mission of a very different kind – being interrogated by school students.

​Millfield netballers Isla Niddrie and Olivia Ralph have been selected into the newly formed Team Bath U18 squad.

​St Columba’s College in St Albans has welcomed its first girls into Reception. Last summer, the school announced that it would be moving to co-education and welcoming girls for the first time in 2021. From September, St Columba’s will also welcome girls into Lower Prep (Year 1 and Year 2) and the Lower Sixth (Year 12).

Recent events have changed the lives of everyone and, no matter how old we are, even small changes to our routine can make us feel anxious. It is no surprise then, that our youngest children, who are preparing for the steps ahead and embarking on a journey of learning that will last for years, may feel utterly overwhelmed.