Why We Teach Children How to Think, Not What to Think
In Year 4, a class at Leweston spent the better part of a half-term debating whether the Romans...
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What Are We Actually Preparing Children For?
There is a question that sits underneath almost every school visit, every open morning...
Sixth Form at Leweston: Day, Weekly and Full Boarding
Sixth Form at Leweston works differently depending on how you live it. Most of our Sixth Formers...
What Should I Look for When Choosing a Sixth Form?
Choosing a Sixth Form is one of the most consequential decisions in a young person's education. The...
How Do Small Sixth Forms Support A Level Students Differently?
A Level study in a teaching group of eight is a different educational experience from A Level study...
How Do Smaller Independent Schools Stretch More Able Pupils?
Parents of able children often assume that bigger, more selective schools are better for stretch....
What Does 'Individualised Learning' Actually Mean? (And How to Tell If a School Really Does It)
Walk into almost any school's open day and you'll hear some version of the same line: we really...
The Importance of Computer Science Education in School: Empowering Boys and Girls for the Future
In today’s increasingly digital world, computer science has emerged as a fundamental subject that...
My Child Is Lost in Their School. What a Smaller School Actually Changes.
For a complete guide to choosing the right school, read: How to Choose the Right School for Your...
What Do Universities Actually Look for?
The short answer most students hear is: good grades. Full stop.