Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools Scoop Double Win at Independent Schools of the Year Awards

Oct 16 2025
Habs Celebrate Double Award Win
Herts school named overall winner of Independent School of the Year 2025 and winner of Independent School of the Year for Outstanding Educational Partnerships.
 
During what was a landmark evening for the local Herts School, Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools (Habs) has won the overall top accolade of Independent School of the Year 2025, as well as Independent School of the Year for Outstanding Educational Partnerships at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards hosted at The Law Society in Central London on 14 October.

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How online learning can support family travel adventures

Sep 29 2025
Cute happy african school kid girl wearing headphones virtual distance learning online watching remote digital class lesson looking at laptop computer studying at home sitting at desk, writing notes
Travelling as a family is an education in itself new cultures, languages, and ways of life. But how can you make sure learning never takes a back seat while exploring the world? Online learning enables the combination of schoolwork with realworld discovery. This article by Nick Cooper explores how parents can balance studies with adventure, use online platforms to support travel, and create an enriching experience for the whole family.

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Online School Opens International Boarding House in Italy

Sep 23 2025
Lake Maggiore

London-based, international online school, School Beyond Limitations (SBL), has announced the opening of its new international boarding house in Lake Maggiore, Italy. Affectionately known by the school and its teachers as SBL Home, the new facility provides UK-based and international students with the opportunity to learn offline in a welcoming space nestled in a small village setting, in small groups of up to eight children. As well as continuing with their usual timetable of live lessons, resident students will also benefit from learning off-screen in an in-person environment, while exploring the local culture, supported by the school’s Boarding Parents, who are responsible for the students during their stay.

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