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3rd July 2026

Old Wolvernian Issue 6

Read the latest edition of Heathfield Knoll School’s newsletter, The Old Wolvernian, celebrating school life across the term. This issue...
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29th June 2026

Esther, prefect 2025/26 – Final Speech

I can’t express the impact that this school has had on me. It has taught me so much and nurtured...
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22nd June 2026

Theodore – Captain of School Final Speech

Standing before you today as Captain of School, on my last obligatory day at Heathfield Knoll School, I am primarily...
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18th May 2026

Transitioning from GCSE to A-Level: Key Differences Explained

Moving from GCSEs to A-Levels represents one of the biggest academic shifts your child will experience in the UK education...
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11th May 2026

The Science of Scaffolding: How Teachers Support Diverse Learners Effectively

Scaffolding in education is an instructional strategy used in schools that aligns with students’ current skills and progress. In the...
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4th May 2026

How to Choose a School for Your Child With an EHCP

Choosing the right school for your child with an education, health and care plan (EHCP) means they’ll get the support...
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20th April 2026

How to Identify Academic Underachievement in Gifted Children

Gifted children don’t always perform well in school, and spotting when they’re underachieving can be tricky. Many parents and teachers...
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13th April 2026

8 Benefits of Sensory-Friendly Classrooms in Schools

Many children, including pupils with sensory processing differences, neurodivergent conditions or anxiety, struggle in traditional classroom settings because of bright...
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6th April 2026

Vocational vs. Academic: How To Help Your Child With Their Sixth Form Options

The path your child takes in sixth form shapes their next steps, from higher education to their future career path....

27th March 2026

Old Wolvernian Issue 5 March 2026

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16th March 2026

10 Tips for Managing Exam Anxiety in Students with SEND

Reception year marks the start of your child’s formal school education. The school environment you select will shape not only...
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9th March 2026

9 Ways to Tell if Your Child Has Learning Difficulties

Many children struggle with certain tasks at school from time to time. This is normal and doesn’t always mean something...
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2nd March 2026

10 Tips for Managing Exam Anxiety in Students with SEND

Exams create stress for most children, but for those with SEND conditions, it’s usually greatly exacerbated. Students with special educational...
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23rd February 2026

8 Ways Small Class Sizes Improve Academic Performance

Class size is one factor that impacts children’s education that isn’t talked about as much as other areas like specialist...
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9th February 2026

7 Things to Look Out For in an Independent School’s Co-Curricular Programme

The activities your child participates in outside regular lessons play a major role in their overall growth and happiness at...
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2nd February 2026

Choosing a School for SEND: the Case for All-Through Schools

Choosing a school for your neurodivergent child means you need to consider more factors than you might for neurotypical children....
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26th January 2026

Finding the Right Balance With Technology in Education

Digital devices are now embedded as an everyday piece of children’s educational experiences. This shift has created a challenge for...
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19th January 2026

Heathfield Knoll SEND Provision Praised in ISI and GSG Reports

We are delighted to share the results of our most recent Independent School Inspectorate (ISI) and The Good Schools Guide...
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13th January 2026

Heathfield Knoll’s Good Schools Guide review 2025

We are pleased to have been included in The Good Schools Guide, an independent research guide that helps families across the...
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12th January 2026

What’s the Difference Between Sixth Form and College? A Guide For Parents

Deciding the best educational path for your child after secondary school is a big decision. Sixth form and college both...
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5th January 2026

Arts Education: Essential Insights for Parents on School Learning

The arts hold immense value in education, helping to shape well-rounded individuals. Arts education develops creativity, critical thinking and confidence...
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22nd December 2025

The All-Through Advantage: Unlocking Lifelong Learning Success

Choosing the right educational path for your child shapes not only their academic growth but also their emotional and social...
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15th December 2025

How Reception Prepares Children for Junior School Success

Reception is the first mandatory stage in your child’s educational journey, and it is one of the most important times...
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12th December 2025

Issue 4 The Old Wolvernian

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