CAPITAL GAINS London is a hub for culture, civic life and business, so going to school here brings added value. We explore some of the benefits of a capital education LIBBY NORMAN
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ometime around March 2020 it felt as if the world was tilting on its axis from urban to pastoral. All talk was of a move to the country, the pursuit of open spaces and a quiet life of baking sourdough. But, as life settles back onto a more familiar plane, the streets of our first city are looking busy again. London schools and their pupils carried on through the worst of pandemic times, and educators did a superb job keeping pupils feeling secure, as well as intellectually stimulated, in a city that suddenly felt unfamiliar because of the silence. It is worth remembering that many of our top national performers – both independent and state – have long been located in the capital. These schools tap into more than the obvious resources – there are some surprising advantages when you're close to the heart of the metropolis. So, as the buzz returns to London, we gather perspectives on what a capital location brings to enrich school life and learning.
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