Which School? 1998

In 1998 we published the 73th edition of our Which School? guide. Some of the articles used in the editorial were published in later editions of this guide however, we did have outside contibutors submit articles or views concerning the independent schools world.

Here we have archived Boarding: the vision thing, Breaking down the barriers, Constancy and endurance are lasting, Partnership in practice, The assisted places scheme, When age teaches a thing or two and The 'X' Factor articles which provide useful insight into the independent schools world.

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Boarding: the vision thing
Rosalind McCarthy, Headmistress of Cobham Hall and Chairman of the Boarding Schools’ Association , explains how the reality of boarding is far from some popular misconceptions of it More details >>
Constancy and endurance are lasting
Paul Spendlove, Principal of Oxford House, Colchester and Chairman of the Independent Schools Association argues that good things come round in full circles, looks at some wise and foolish ideas and sees the future of independent education through optimis More details >>
Breaking down the barriers
The way forward for independent schools lies in greater co-operation with the maintained sector and local communities, argues Nick Bevan, Headmaster of Shiplake College and Chairman of the Society of Headmasters and Headmistresses of Independent Schools More details >>
Partnership in practice
Not just with government and local communities, but particularly with parents and pupils themselves, says Jackie Anderson, President-elect of the Girls’ Schools Association and Headmistress of The King’s High School for Girls, Warwick. More details >>
 
The 'X' Factor
Choosing the right school depends on parents’ reactions and attitudes as well, argues Patrick Tobin, Principal of Stewart’s Melville College and Chairman-elect of the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference More details >>
The Assisted Places Scheme
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The Education (Schools) Bill, which will enable the Assisted Places Scheme to be phased out, received its first reading in Parliament on 22 May. The Bill prevents schools recruiting ch More details >>
When age teaches a thing or two about survival, Cool Britannia or not
Last year nine independent schools celebrated centenaries. In addition Radley College in Oxfordshire and Taunton School in Somerset celebrated 150 years, Churchers College in Hampshire 275, Aldenham 400, Harrow 425, Norwich School 450 and The Prebendal Sc More details >>