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Lumos Education on the UK Labour Party’s Proposal to Add VAT to Private School Fees

As a small company closely tied to the private sector, we understand the potential impacts of the UK Labour Party’s proposal to add VAT to private school fees. Private education provides significant benefits to our economy, offering educational choices, fostering competition, and attracting international students. However, there is a genuine debate to be had – […]

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Should GCSEs be scrapped?

UK schools / johanna@lumoseducation.com

As thousands of children in England and Wales prepare for their GCSEs over the Easter break, we consider the future of the GCSE exam. In the last few years, an increasing number of think-tanks, and influential figures have come out against the use of GCSE qualifications. The very man who oversaw their introduction, former Education

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Bristol Grammar School

Leave a Comment / Co-educational, Day school, Independent School, Bristol, England, Pre-prep School, Bristol, England, Prep School, Bristol, England, Secondary School, Bristol, England, UK schools / johanna@lumoseducation.com

Overview Bristol Grammar School is a 4–18 co-educational, independent day school in Bristol, England. The school was founded in 1532 and is divided into three sections: the Infants and Juniors (ages 4–11), the Senior School (ages 11–16) and Sixth Form (ages 16–18). Teaching and Curriculum Bristol Grammar offers GCSE, IGCSE and A-level courses. Since 2018,

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Is OFSTED fit for purpose?

UK schools, Uncategorized / johanna@lumoseducation.com

OFSTED, the Government’s Office for Standards in Education, has been criticised in recent months for putting an unnecessary amount of stress on teachers and senior leadership teams. The simplistic grades such as ‘Good’ or ‘Requires Improvement’ are increasingly being seen as unhelpful to parents. Many are crying out for a more valuable service that supports

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Relocating Globally: Navigating Different Education Systems

Caring for the Relocating Family, Expat, expat kids, global mobility, IB, International Schools, London, Relocating with your expat child, Relocation, Supporting your expat child's education, UK schools / johanna@lumoseducation.com

Relocating globally with kids can be a challenging and stressful step for families. Moving from, say, a London school to a country with a different culture and a different education system will be complex. Children can find it difficult to switch. Careful research on your choices can ensure a smooth transition to your child’s new school.

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Gordonstoun: Featured Boarding School

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Nestled deep in the Scottish countryside, the caring and supportive environment at Gordonstoun is different to the strict, bootcamp image of former years. A key feature of the school is its excellent pastoral care, with staff who make every effort to support the students. In addition to providing a strong academic programme, Gordonstoun makes provision

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Lumos Education on the UK Labour Party’s Proposal to Add VAT to Private School Fees

Should GCSEs be scrapped?

Bristol Grammar School

Is OFSTED fit for purpose?

Relocating Globally: Navigating Different Education Systems

Gordonstoun: Featured Boarding School

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