David Goodhew, headmaster of Latymer Upper School, discusses the importance of schools' commitment to international friendship. Tes.

Dr Anthony Wallersteiner, headmaster of Stowe School, discusses why preparing pupils for the world will be viewed by the "successful schools of the future" with more importance than preparing pupils for A-levels. By Camilla Tominey, The Telegraph.

The Telegraph reports that independent schools are increasingly taking up legal insurance, following a rise in legal action from parents. By Camilla Turner.

Schools Week reports that the Independent Schools Inspectorate has raised its fees and introduced a “cost reduction programme”. By Jess Staufenberg, Schools Week.

A survey by the National Education Union (NEU) has shown one in five independent school teachers received no pay rise this year. By Caroline Henshaw, Tes.

Malika Browne writes in The Times discussing why she supports a boarding school education, despite other parents' reactions to her decision.

Data by the Crime Survey for England and Wales in 2017-18 has shown the proportion of pupils who are happy with their school's response to bullying has fallen over recent years. By Freddie Whittaker, Schools Week.

Research by the Independent Children’s Homes Association has revealed looked-after children, on average, are having to wait more than three months for school places. By Caroline Henshaw, Tes.

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