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Independent Schools Review Quarterly published four times a year ● the business magazine ● distributed in the Sunday times Scotland

THE BUSINESS is the leading magazine for Scotland’s affluent business, finance and professional leaders

Launched in 2022 and published four times a year in December, March, June, and September THE BUSINESS magazine is distributed with The Sunday Times Scotland, and read on average by 100,000 affluent business leaders and influencers across Scotland. Source: PAMCo IPSOS Iris 2022.

Scotland's Finest Independent Schools

Showcasing Scotland's Finest Independent Schools

Edited by Fiona Laing, Scotland's most prolific writer and commentator on Scotland's Independent school's sector. THE BUSINESS is the only magazine that delivers regular news, views and information on the Independent School sector.

Published quarterly in The Sunday Times Scotland

Featuring interviews with key personnel, showcasing the choice, diversity, and unique features of Scotland's Finest Independent schools including:

  • Boarding schools.
  • Independent learning.
  • Affordability.
  • The current state and challenges of the Independent Schools sector.
  • What makes an Independent school special.
  • Full listing of all Independent school's Open Days in each edition.
Affording your childs education

'Affording your childs education'

How to best save for your child's education, how can family help, we offer guidance on tax advantages schemes, and how to find the best third-party advice.

  • What bursaries are available and how to be prepared when applying.
  • What will be the additional costs involved in extracurricular activities, uniforms.
  • What savings can be made on childcare and paying premiums for good school catchment areas?
  • What are the benefits and incremental costs of investing in boarding?
What makes Independent education special

'What makes Independent education special'

Underlining clearly-defined values and expectations of behaviour, and fostering responsible citizenship and respect for others. Emphasising the Independent school's outward-looking international focus with a strong sense of community and belonging, with a focus on Scotland's Boarding Schools.

  • Staff-student ratios.
  • Specialist staff.
  • Wide range of subjects.
  • Tailored learning.
  • Sport.
  • All through education (birth to 18).
  • Flexible hours.
  • School ethos.
  • Community involvement.
Independent Learning

'Independent Learning'

Highlighting the admission of students of all abilities and the flexibility and support enabling each individual to reach their own potential. A spotlight on the positive, nurturing environment of Independent schools where personal growth is fostered.

A focus on strong results, combined with an all-around education and the development of the whole person.

  • Education tailored to the child.
  • Flexibility.
  • Academic choices - highers, A levels Baccalaureate subjects.
  • Vocational education - skills and non-academic experience.
  • Speciality education - music, drama, sports (academies).
  • Extra learning support Destinations - university, ready for work.
  • Community involvement.
The State of Independent Education in Scotland

'The State of Independent Education in Scotland'

  • Annual review of Scotland's Independent school sector
  • Impacts of legal, societal and political change.
  • What have been the highlights of he year?
  • Listing and best performing Independent schools

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