Education Choices Magazine - Spring 2022

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OXFORD SCHOOLS SPECIAL FEATURE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL OPTIONS

Dragon School Dragon School is one of the leading Prep schools in the UK educating boys and girls from 4-13 years old. It is a vibrant, happy and aspirational school; promoting a love of learning, breadth of opportunity, and a strong sense of community and fun. The Prep sits proudly amid stunning playing fields in North Oxford on the banks of the River Cherwell, and the Pre-Prep is in the heart of Summertown. Leavers go on to a wide variety of senior schools with a third typically gaining academic and/or specialist awards. Full, weekly and flexi boarding options are available, and Dragon QUEST is a broad, exciting enrichment programme on Saturday mornings. Main points of entry for day places are Reception and Years 3 and 4 and boarders can join in Years 4-7. www.dragonschool.org

d’Overbroeck’s For further information, please visit: www.doverbroecks.com

Emmanuel Christian School Oxford For further information, please visit: www.ecschool.co.uk

Headington School Situated a mile from Oxford city centre, Headington School, a day and boarding school for girls, occupies a secluded 23-acre site. Headington School is a selective school with outstanding academic results at GCSE and A Level and is among the top performing schools in the UK, benefiting from top-calibre teaching staff and academic and extracurricular choice. With key entry points at 11, 13 and 16, Headington also offers flexible boarding options, superlative facilities and an exciting programme of extra-curricular activities. Headington prepares girls for the future, whatever it may hold, and helps them explore and develop the core values of creativity, confidence, collaboration, compassion, courage and curiosity. www.headington.org

Discover the Dragon An extraordinary Pre-Prep and Prep School in Oxford where boys and girls discover and develop their talents inside the classroom and beyond. Open days are the best opportunitiy to get a feel for the spirit of the Dragon. join us on: • Saturday 19 March - Virtual • Friday 13 May - Pre-Prep • Saturday 14 May - Prep To book your place please contact the Admissions team on 01865 315 405 or admissions@dragonschool.org

Dragon School, Bardwell Road, Oxford, OX2 6SS dragonschool.org


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A guide to living, working and studying in Oxford

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As Oxford’s popularity grows so does it property market

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Independent School Options

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pages 61-67

Using Assistive Technology in the Classroom

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Thinking of making a move?

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Maintained Schools Options

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page 60

Celebrating Spring

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pages 58-59

Street Talk

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Classics Outreach and Engagement at the University of Warwick

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page 56

SOAS re-imagines a new approach to African Studies

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Benefits of a legal education

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page 54

Addressing additional learning needs

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page 53

The benefits of joining an international school when transitioning from the US

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page 49

All you need to know about Personal Statements

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page 52

A world of opportunities

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page 48

Why take the International Baccalaureate?

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pages 46-47

The Power of Partnerships

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Free Learning

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pages 44-45

Aiming High

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page 41

Flourishing in the Co-Curriculum

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page 43

Schools Strictly Come Dancing for the disabled

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pages 39-40

Using art as inspiration

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page 36

The magic of writing - and of looking all around

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Education Corner Podcast Interview with Dr. Lee Elliot Major OBE

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pages 28-33

Addressing anxiety in children

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Education Corner Podcast Interview

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Education Corner Podcast Interview

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Inspiring Fiercely Independent Girls

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Giving your school a makeover

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The houses that look like ours

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Pupils learning to sign

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Space and Science inspire Swaffield School

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Readiness for every stage of learning

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