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Thoughts from the staff, pupils and alumni of Leweston School.

My University Application

In 2020, I applied to four medical schools and despite interviewing at one of them, in the end I...

How to get on the Career Ladder

When I started my career, there weren’t many women in the City; I would often be the only women in...

How to be a Good Team Player

Communicate clearly - express yourself using 'I' statements so that you are easily understood e.g....

The Top 10 Skills Needed by Employers

Soft skills are your own personal attributes and qualities that allow you to work well with others...

What is Enrichment and Why is it Useful?

When you look back on your school days do you think you will remember mastering times tables or...

Why Science is Integral to Education

Children usually form a basic opinion about Science shortly after starting school. If this is a...

10 Ways to Encourage a Love of Reading

Research suggests that reading for pleasure is also directly linked to academic attainment.E...

The Benefits of a Prep Education

What is a Prep School?

Traditionally, preparatory or ‘prep’ schools were independent schools that...

Developing Self Regulation in the Early Years

The Education Endowment Foundation states that “the development of self-regulation and executive...

The importance of the first three years

A child’s early years are the foundation for their future development, providing a base for...