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Attain is the official magazine of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS) and the leading magazine for the independent schools' sector in the United Kingdom.

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Changes to Attain

Attain is delighted to announce a strengthening of its relationship with IAPS which will result in some exciting new changes for the magazine of benefit to both parents and staff.

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Posted by Matthew Smith, 15/01/10 11:48:20

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A New Deal for Education?
With a general election just around the corner, Attain's Editor looks at the education policies proposed by the Conservatives – what could we expect from a Conservative government and how would it affect your child?
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The Importance of Sport
Attain looks at three aspects of sport in IAPS schools: Teaching Enjoyment, Confidence to Play, and Learning to Grow Up. Click here...
 
The Lie of the League Table
At their best, school league tables offer a snapshot of academic performance; at their worst, they can mislead parents. Peter Green, Headmaster of Ardingly College, explains why he is a league table sceptic. Click here...


PHOTO CREDITS: BEN STANSALL/AFP/GETTY IMAGES;
MARK ROBINSON/VINEHALL SCHOOL; ARDINGLY COLLEGE

Making the Jump
Martin Reader, Headmaster of Wellington School in Somerset, looks at how parents can best help their child through the process of transition - from home to school, prep to senior school, home life to boarding life.
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Supporting Children's Needs
The number of pupils with Special Educational Needs at independent prep schools has risen by 22% over the last decade. Lucy Rose of IAPS investigates this growing trend.
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Looking Up, Looking Out
There is tremendous confidence in boarding at the moment, as schools adapt to a changing market and an increasingly international outlook. Hilary Moriarty, National Director of the BSA, explains.
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Issue 11 - Digital EditionThe latest issue of Attain is available online free-of-charge as a Digital Edition - a fully interactive ebook version of the magazine. Read Issue 11 now.
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