We’re shining a spotlight on some of the schools nominated across each of the 24 categories. Find out more about the schools, their accolades and achievements and read why they think they’re deserving of claiming the coveted award. buff.ly/3AoXtKs

When you think of a barrister, you often imagine someone in a wig and gown, using their powers of rhetoric to persuade a jury. But there are many key transferable skills that a good barrister will use when acting on behalf of another. buff.ly/3WQ5uzT

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Summer may be nearly over but some of Danielle Wilkins picks are still ongoing...buff.ly/3NJ3jrb

We all want the best for our children, especially when it comes to their education and wellbeing. During periods of illness or school refusal, this can mean taking a thinking-outside-the-box approach about what will help your child. buff.ly/3WmtDix

We ask five educationalists how parents can best maximise their child’s free time outside of school hours, during the evenings and weekends buff.ly/42RzY70

In her new book, How to be the Grown-up, clinical psychologist Dr Martha Deiros Collado addresses honesty, attachment, boundaries, and daily parenting challenges. In this extract, she covers sibling conflict…. buff.ly/44n3p1J

Sylvia Brett, Principal of Harrogate Ladies’ College espouses her students to embrace a love of learning – not be defined by their GCSE exam results buff.ly/46UOX24

Trying to set boundaries around devices? Remember that we as parents are responsible for preventing screen-time addiction, says Kate Silverton buff.ly/3VGFera

As a result of better understanding, now more than ever before, students in the independent sector are receiving SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) support, says Elizabeth Ivens buff.ly/3JI2HCw

We’ve rounded some of the best private schools for rowing in the UK buff.ly/3QW94o8

A chance to take an academic breather or the making of you? A gap year may just be the path to career success. Laura Sutherland finds out about the benefits of taking a gap year buff.ly/3ISn3sp

Will le Fleming unveils Thomas’s College’s launch plans, including a new 11+ process, a broader curriculum and three-year sixth form buff.ly/3w4CKKl

Lisa Kerr discusses the senior school’s mobile-phone policy, which has recently been updated to be more restrictive and in line with that of the junior school buff.ly/3uCn8Nw

Acclaimed American actress and filmmaker Maggie Gyllenhaal’s pursuit of dramatic excellence led her to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, where she undertook a summer programme that proved to be transformative, writes Paul Dargan buff.ly/3SjLcMM

One parent of two Manchester High students explains what led her to choose this educational path for her daughters buff.ly/3vJAck7

Matthew Godfrey, Deputy Head at Downe House School in Berkshire shares some guidance and advice on how parents and schools can work collaboratively to prevent children from taking up vaping buff.ly/46vyob8

A new year is a big transition for teens, with a new class, teachers and possibly a new school. Dr Bettina Hohnen, Clinical Psychologist, gives advice for how parents can set their teen up for a successful year. buff.ly/4ggt9SP

With judging underway, we’re shining the spotlight on some of the schools shortlisted in the annual Independent Schools of the Year awards buff.ly/3AoXtKs

When you think of a barrister, you often imagine someone in a wig and gown, using their powers of rhetoric to persuade a jury. But there are many key transferable skills that a good barrister will use when acting on behalf of another buff.ly/3WQ5uzT