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On Thursday, 6 March 2026, Mount House will also become the first school in the country to host the new Working with Boys training programme. Working with Boys is designed for boys from Year 5 upwards to grow into respectful, reflective young men who build healthy peer cultures. Educators attending the training will learn strategies to support boys in developing healthy relationships, regulating behaviour and creating positive peer environments.

Changing Lives SEN Independent School currently has around 50 students across 8 different local authorities. That means 8 different EHCP formats, 8 different referral processes, 8 different sets of procedures for looked-after children. Just managing the administrative complexity requires significant leadership capacity.

Tomi Komoly BEM, who was forced to live in German-occupied Budapest under the Hungarian fascist government during the Second World War before eventually escaping, shared his personal testimony with students as part of the school’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity, mutual respect and Fundamental British Values.

This partnership recognises that many independent school boards lack diversity, and this is a considerable factor holding schools back. With over 40% of pupils in independent schools from minority ethnic background (ISC, 2025), there is an irrefutable need for governing board membership to be reflective of the rich diversity of their pupil populations, especially as governance shapes school success, pupil outcomes and their everyday experiences.

This year’s event not only showcased youth-led solutions to pressing global challenges but also fostered lasting international connections that will extend well beyond the competition itself. At the heart of this success is North London Grammar School (NLGS), a proud recent member of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet), whose commitment to academic excellence and global citizenship continues to inspire and empower young innovators.

Carleton House Preparatory School will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with the launch of a third illustrated children’s book featuring their school mascot, Carleton Mouse, with a special in-house event for school children next month.