The value of a service culture
Extracurricular elements of school life – including CCF and DofE – offer adventure but also deliver skills and qualities that are invaluable for future life and career. We asked three schools how they develop young…
St Albans School on the wider value of CCF
Maj. David Forbes-Whitehead, CCF Commander at St Albans School, on the wide-ranging benefits for young people of Combined Cadet Force participation
60 seconds with Wycliffe Headmaster Christian San José
The Headmaster of Wycliffe College in Gloucestershire, Christian San José ,discusses his background and educational philosophy
St George’s Ascot on achieving a technology balance
St George's Ascot Deputy Head (Pastoral) Helen Simpson on how the school is embracing the digital age to give pupils tools for learning and for life
Wellington College on celebrating a mixed milestone
As Wellington College marks its 50th anniversary of turning co-ed Master James Dahl celebrates the great benefits of learning in a mixed community
Why cricket rules as a great school sport
It may still have an image of village greens, fine teas and leather on willow, but cricket feels anything but sleepy for a new generation of boys and girls. Four schools tell us why it is such a brilliant school sport,…
Kings London on the pleasure of a fresh start
Danny Carroll, Principal of Kings London, on the fresh start of a new academic year in a new place, and what diverse students find they have in common
Queen’s Gate School on the importance of teaching bragging rights
Queen's Gate School Principal Amy Wallace on why we need to teach girls to talk up their achievements, not talk themselves down
Wellington College on ensuring students are ready to thrive
Murray Lindo, Head of Wellington College Community, on the school approach that is preparing students to thrive in their lives beyond education
