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Editorial
IAPS Autumn News
A round-up of the latest news items from the Independent Association of Prep Schools. More...
Who Benefits from 'Public Benefit'?
The long awaited assessments of five independent schools were published by the Charity Commission in July. What does this mean for the sector? Attain asked the Heads of three assessed schools for their comments, a QC for his legal opinion, and put questions to Commission Chair, Dame Suzi Leather More...
The Challenges Facing Prep Schools
Prep schools face an array of challenges - but these can also represent opportunities for schools. John Tranmer, Chairman-Elect of the IAPS, offers his perspective on how the sector will overcome and thrive despite them. More...
A Musical Phoenix Rises
Last year, the long-established IAPS music courses stopped running, much to the disappointment of children and parents alike. Richard Smyth, a former Director of IAPS Orchestra Trust, decided to set up an alternative. More...
The Recession: Viewpoints
Attain asked the Bursars of two senior (Winchester & Roedean) and two prep schools (Cothill & Cumnor House), plus Shane Rutter-Jerome of AGBIS, to share their views on how the recession is affecting schools. More...
Stop Bashing Parents!
Being a parent has to be the hardest job in the world but can also be the most rewarding. Jill Berry, President of the GSA, explains why children do want - and need - boundaries to reassure them that they are loved. More...
Is Science a Matter of Choice?
The type and breadth of science teaching in schools is vitally important to ensure lessons are both fun and full of learning. Dr Giles Preston, Head of Science at Lancing College, explains his passion for the subject. More...
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Making the Switch to Co-Ed
When a single sex school switches to co-education, the reaction from parents is nervously anticipated. For Richard Merriman, Headmaster of Birchfield, the surprise response was: why haven't you done this sooner? More...
Enjoying Reading through Sport
Tom Palmer disliked reading at school but, through a passion for football, his mother managed to instil a drive and ambition for reading. He is now a successful author and shares with Attain why reading is so important. More...
Book Reviews
Attain reviews three books - 'A Desolation of Learning' by Chris Woodhead, 'Jinxed' by Sara Lawrence, and 'Soldier Oli' by Kirsty Marvell. More...
Teachers, Spiritual Pastors & Masters
Good teaching is truly the bedrock of the independent sector. Contributing Editor, Michael St John Parker, explains why the prospective parent needs to be shrewd in his or her judgement in seeking the right school. More...
All That Glistens...
Contributing Editor of Attain, Tim Johnson, looks at the changing status of the A level and wonders whether it is time to copy Montague Norman, and leave the 'Gold Standard'. More...
Letters to the Editor
A selection of letters from readers. More...
Reader Offer – Galore Park
Galore Park is a leading publisher of textbooks for pupils at independent prep schools. Attain readers can receive an exclusive 10% discount on the wide range of resources available. More...
The Next Issue of Attain
The spring issue of Attain will be published in mid-January and will lead with an in-depth interview with Conservative Education spokesman, Michael Gove MP, plus a variety of topical features for parents. More...
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