Joining Matthew this week is Olivia Buchanan, Headmistress of Falcons Prep Richmond and Leo Winkley, Headmaster of Shrewsbury School. We look at the growing discussion surrounding whether the pandemic has actually changed education for the better – and how our use of language is so important at the current time.

Joining Matthew this week is Charles Fillingham, Headmaster of Francis Holland School, Regent’s Park and Jane Prescott, Headmistress of Portsmouth High School. We discuss how you can teach your child the essential skill of perseverance and why getting a good night’s sleep is so critical for us all.

Joining Matthew this week is Clemmie Stewart, Head of Surbiton High Prep Schools and Rebecca Glover, Principal of Surbiton High School. We discuss the new concept of 'trampoline parenting' and the positive advantages it offers parents and children.

Joining Matthew this week is Susan McLean, Head of Kitebrook Prep and Nina Kingsmill Moore, Head of Glendower Prep. We discuss how the changes needed for socially-distanced pick up and drop off has had unintended positive consequences – including significantly boosting children's confidence and independence.

Joining Matthew this week is Sarah Segrave, Head of Eaton House The Manor Prep School and Julie Robinson, Chief Executive of the Independent Schools Council (ISC). We discuss a new school year in the midst of a pandemic – how can families best prepare for the term ahead? And how will independent schools adapt to the new normal – we look at the challenges facing the sector.

'Fresh Thinking' is a new podcast from Attain. Join Attain's Editor, Matthew Smith, as he talks to some of the leading Heads in the country, as well as some other special guests, about the issues that really matter in independent education. We will be launching our first episode shortly and hope you will join us.