School’s out

Christine Cunniffe chokes up a little when I ask her about the children who have left her school since VAT was levied on their fees. “It’s been done quite quietly. I feel for their pain. You can only

Since 2022, 84 schools have closed but there is positivity about attitude and ways to succeed

Here are 50 schools from around the UK who will shortly be hosting open days for prospective parents and pupils. Book your places now

There is only so much you can glean from a school’s website or prospectus, making open days a must as you consider your child’s future

It is one of the wealthiest counties in England, with no signs of an exodus of money, say agents. Here are three exceptional country houses for sale in a fashionable area

It might be due to the popularity of Clarkson’s Farm , an increased concern for food provenance or the desire to have a lifestyle overhaul, but interest in smallholdings is on the rise, says Arabella Youens