Throughout adolescence peer relationships at school change massively and are an enormous part of a child’s identity, particularly for girls. We’ve spoken to Thorpe Hall in Southend-on-Sea about their ‘Girls on Board’ approach, a revolutionary way to support girls at school

An open day is a school’s opportunity to show you precisely what they can offer your child. Here 7 schools from in and around Essex introduce themselves and tell you when their open days will take place

When looking for a school for your child, there will be nobody better than a school’s headteacher to tell you precisely what that place is all about. We meet the headteachers of 6 great Essex schools

Early childhood education is very important, so give your child a great start with one of these exclusive pre schools in Essex