King Edward’s Witley continues to invest in specialist career guidance
Moira Davies, a highly experienced career coach and career development advisor, has been appointed Head of Careers and Higher Education at King Edward’s Witley.Moira Davies graduated with a Law degree from the University of Kent and qualified as a solicitor working at a top 10 legal firm in London. She lived overseas for 17 years during which time she retrained as a French teacher, working…
Why all girls’ schools still outshine co-ed education for young women
Research has consistently suggested that girls perform better academically in single sex schools. However, the case for co-educational schooling has become ever more compelling in recent years. In order to prove that they still come out on top, girls' schools have shifted their emphasis to focus not only on fostering academic excellence, but also providing an environment where young women can…
Frances King on the Danish approach to education
The former head of Mill Hill, Roedean and Heathfield Frances King on the Danish approach to education“I hope you are all doing great and spreading KAOS everywhere.” This was the greeting sent by course creator Simon Kavanagh to the alumni of the three-day workshop I attended this spring which advertised itself as aiming to disrupt the thinking of those attending. The workshop was run by…
Finding the best fit: the best school shoes
Choosing the right school shoes for your child is important, not only for their comfort, but also their overall well-being. Children spend the best part of their week at school, running, jumping, and being active. Ill-fitting shoes can lead to problems such as blisters, foot pain, and longer-term foot, hip, and back issues. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to find the best fitting school…
Merchant Taylors’ cricket vision
Merchant Taylors' Julian Hill Cricket Centre is being designed to serve both the school and wider communityMerchant Taylors' has begun construction of its Julian Hill Cricket Centre, named in memory of an old boy of the Northwood school. The facility will be for the school and wider community, including Middlesex CCC and Sunrisers, and will include indoor bowling lanes capable of replicating…
TASIS on the importance of looking beyond results
Bryan Nixon, Head of TASIS (The American School in England) looks beyond results to the characteristics that enlightened communities focus on to ensure students thriveAn exercise schools routinely undertake is to create a profile of their graduates. For parents, the question is: What will this school provide to ensure my child thrives? From the perspective of a school governor, leader, and…
King’s Canterbury on co-curricular riches
The King's School, Canterbury Deputy Head (Co-curricular) Greg Hunter outlines the benefits of its rich programme of co-curricular activitiesThe King’s School, Canterbury places equal emphasis on co-curricular endeavours and on achieving academically. A varied and vibrant co-curricular programme provides pupils with opportunities and experiences that classroom teaching cannot offer.…
Dragon School on how we measure pastoral impact
Dragon School Deputy Head Pastoral Kath Harvey considers how we measure and judge pastoral impact within our schools“My child's confidence to approach a difficult situation has flourished. They appear to now know that, successful or not, there is always a way forwards.” I have taken this quote from a recent email from a Dragon parent. This particular sentence struck a chord as it has made me…
Confidence club – Happy Confident Company’s mindfulness programme
The Happy Confident Company's recently launched club is designed to bring the benefits of mindfulness into the heart of family lifeMany families have a whole host of regular commitments – from after-school swimming and running meets for children to gym memberships for parents – so why not add mindfulness to the routine? That is the thinking behind Happy Confident Club, a just-launched…
Focus on St Dunstan’s College / Raising the game
With its new Chelsea FC Foundation partnership, St Dunstan's College is raising the game when it comes to sport, academic and life opportunities. Head Nick Hewlett explains where this fits into the school's wider goalsQ: Your partnership with Chelsea FC Foundation is ground-breaking in many ways – how did it come about?A: At St Dunstan’s College, we have created an environment that…