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Ofsted Chief Calls for Reversal of Declining Early Years Apprenticeships 30.01.23

Amanda Spielman warns that using apprentices to replace experienced early years practitioners isn’t fair to learners or children. More must be done to address falling apprenticeship starts in early years providers amid the sector’s staffing crisis, Ofsted’s chief has said….

The power of an all-girls education: engaging, enriching and empowering young women 26.01.23

At Surval Montreux, an all-girls environment, it is perhaps inevitable that we look to surround our students with examples of female role models and influencers, and of issues impacting girls around the world, thereby encouraging them to go on to…

An Intentionally Small School 26.01.23

Unique is arguably an overused word, but it is particularly apt in Surval’s context. Within our boutique school we provide a richness of opportunity and breadth of programmes. We are a school of maximum 60 students. We are proud to…

What do you want to say to the world? Own your voice 26.01.23

“What do you want to say, why is it important and how can you say it for maximum impact?” At Surval Montreux, we believe that, in today’s world where there is still a level of disparity and barriers, perceived or…

The Road To No More Children Missing From Education 23.01.23

Rachel de Souza, Children’s Commissioner, talks through her work towards making sure every child has access to education This week I co-chaired a roundtable with the Minister of State for Schools where we were joined by representatives from leading local…

Education responsive to children’s brain development can improve mental health 06.01.23

Is an education that responds to children’s ongoing brain development, supporting social and emotional development, the key to addressing the youth mental health crisis? The UK’s youth mental health crisis is out of control. More than 4 in 10 young…

Students call for cap on Glasgow University population 27.11.22

The University of Glasgow’s student council is calling for a cap on numbers over claims the student population has grown 40% in just five years. It said 10,000 additional students had put a strain on accommodation and was damaging their…

Blind and partially sighted students ‘locked out of post-16 education,’ says report 25.11.22

One visually impaired student described how ‘many young people have lost faith in the education system’ Blind and visually impaired young people are being ‘locked out’ of college due to a ‘fragmented and unreliable system of support’ for those leaving…

Misconceptions About Higher Education Abroad 18.11.22

Due to the sheer disparity in educational facilities and standards that have traditionally existed between developing and developed countries, higher education mobility has been unidirectional — from developing to developed. The advantages of studying abroad are numerous: from higher-quality education…

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