Current Issue
The professional journal for management and staff…
September 2026
In this issue
04 Independent school closures
Why children must never be the collateral damage
05 Acquisitions and mergers
A legal view for governors
06 Introducing a new day option
Evolving your model without losing what matters
12 The mental health crisis in young people
The importance of giving pupils space to grow
16 Challenging the perception of STEM
How to achieve inclusivity
24 Understanding school finance
Insights from a training course
42 Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026
Latest changes and their impact on independent schools
44 “Looms and tapestries”
How an interconnected curriculum model can be achieved
48 Spotting masking
Supporting neurodivergent pupils
54 Inspiring a new crop of farmers
Introducing a new agriculture BTEC qualification