Find The Right School

The Independent Schools Show bring you the finest minds and the hot topics to help parents and families navigate the education maze and #findtherightschool for their children.

Find The Right School is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 31 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Find The Right School, a education show with 31 episodes published.

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  Winning the 11+ / 13+: What Actually Works

  May 29, 202646 minS0

  <p>Applying to competitive independent schools can feel overwhelming. From 11+ and 13+ entrance exams to pre-tests, interviews and school selection strategies, parents are often left wondering what preparation really makes a difference.<br/><br/>In this Independent Schools Show session, admissions experts from Bonas MacFarlane and Think Academy share practical advice on navigating the highly competitive school admissions process. The discussion explores what works, what doesn't, and how families can approach school choices and exam preparation with confidence.<br/><br/>The panel provides expert insights into the realities of 11+ and 13+ admissions, including preparation strategies, common mistakes, timelines, school selection and how...

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  Would My Child Suit a Highly Academic School?

  May 29, 202635 minS0

  <p>What makes a highly academic school different and how can parents tell whether it would be the right environment for their child?<br/><br/>In this Independent Schools Show panel discussion, moderated by Guy Schady-Beckett, Research & Digital Director, three leading London school heads explore what academic excellence looks like in practice, how selective admissions work, and the qualities schools look for when assessing prospective pupils.<br/><br/>The discussion examines the pace of learning, expectations inside and outside the classroom, the admissions process, and the importance of matching a child's personality, strengths and ambitions to the right school environment.<...

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  In London or Outside the Capital: Where Should Your Teenager Grow Up?

  May 29, 202637 minS0

  <p>Should your teenager stay in London and enjoy everything the capital has to offer, or experience the unique opportunities of boarding school life?<br/><br/>In this Independent Schools Show discussion, two leading school leaders explore one of the biggest decisions many families face: choosing between a London day school and a boarding school education outside the capital.<br/><br/>From independence and personal development to friendships, academic opportunities, family life and wellbeing, the panel examines the advantages and challenges of each pathway. The discussion considers how different environments shape young people and how parents can determine which option...

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  Years 6–8: The Years That Matter

  May 29, 202633 minS0

  <p>In this Independent Schools Show panel discussion, education leaders explore the often-overlooked benefits of staying at prep school until 13 and why Years 6–8 can play such an important role in a child's academic, social and emotional development.<br/><br/>Moderated by Fiona Hughes D'Aeth, Head of Content Strategy (Consultant) at the Independent Schools Show, the panel examines the differences between 11+ and 13+ entry, the value of additional years in a prep school environment, and how parents can determine which pathway is best suited to their child's needs and future success.<br/><br/>Featuring:<br/><br/>• William Goldsmith, Head, Packwood School<br/>• Dale W...

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  Is it Time to Leave Central London?

  May 26, 202643 minS0

  <p>Recorded live at the Summer Independent Schools Show 2026 on the Muddy Stilettos Stage, this lively panel asks a question many families are quietly considering: is it time to leave London?</p><p>With rising costs, changing priorities and the search for a better balance, the conversation explores what life beyond the capital could really look like - from more space and better value to a different pace of family life, and exceptional schools you may never have considered.</p><p>Chaired by Rachel Jane, this session brings together expert insights, honest experiences and practical advice for parents weighing up...

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