St Clare’s, Oxford students host talk time
Two students from St Clare's, Oxford hosted a thought-provoking TEDx evening of talks about internationalismTwo IB Diploma students at St Clare’s, Oxford hosted a TEDx evening of talks on 'internationalism’. Sheeta Ho and Anissa Ziane selected eight speakers from both the student and staff body to talk around the theme.Topics on the night ranged from humanitarian aid to how to study in a…
Queen Ethelburga’s on building a curriculum for future success
A Year 6 curriculum delivering skills for future success also fosters curiosity for the journey into Key Stage 3 and beyond, says the Head of Middle School at Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate (QE)At Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate (QE), our mission is for all members of our community to aspire to the Hill Standard: ‘To be the best that I can with the gifts that I have’. As Head of King’s Magna,…
TES Independent School Awards 2019 | Holmewood School
The Holmewood School, an autism specialist school near Finchley, has won two prestigious awards at the TES Independent School Awards 2019Working in an autism specialist school like Holmewood, where all pupils are on the spectrum and more than half have mental health needs, can often be challenging. But the senior leadership team’s commitment to putting student and staff welfare first was…
Cardiff Sixth Form College on why it has opened in Cambridge
Gareth Collier, Principal of Cardiff Sixth Form College, explains why the school has headed from west to east and opened a new campus in CambridgeCardiff Sixth Form College in Cambridge! Surely a mistake? A typo? Auto correct on spellcheck? But no, it’s true. A school strongly rooted and founded in Wales, proud to carry the name of the principality’s capital city in its title has indeed…
Old Buckenham Hall earns tennis win
Suffolk prep school Old Buckenham Hall (OBH) has earned a county commendation from the Lawn Tennis AssociationSuffolk prep Old Buckenham Hall has been named Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) School of the Year for Suffolk. Based near Lavenham on a 90-acre site, OBH’s tennis programme is led by Matthew Perry and a team of coaches. Sport has undergone significant development recently, overseen by…
Little Dukes on the importance of strong beginnings
Aimee Kimbell, Principal of Riverside Nurseries and the new Little Dukes Training Academy, says that if we get the early years right, everything else will look after itselfI know how important early years education is. I have seen first-hand how children flourish and grow in the right surroundings, and with the right support. But a good early years education does so much more than help a…
An all-through education | Broomwood Hall and Northcote Lodge
With the New Year comes a new school term and the opportunity to set new goals and intentions for the year ahead. Naturally, every parent wants his or her child to succeed academically, but schooling should offer more. A Northwood Schools’ education will prepare your child for life. Here’s what you need to know.Broomwood Hall Lower School is the first stage in an educational journey…
Worth School on community strength in Sixth Form
Worth School Assistant Head (Sixth Form) Matthew Doggett discusses why community is such an important element of 16+ learningWhether a student remains in the same institution for sixth form or chooses a fresh start somewhere else, the concept of ‘community’ for this 16-18 age group has, arguably, never been more vital in terms of instilling core values to last a lifetime. The social,…
Benenden School on building an enterprise mindset
Samantha Price, Headmistress of Benenden School, discusses the importance of developing entrepreneurship in our schoolsExam results are, of course, an important barometer of any school’s success – but if a student leaves their school only with a set of strong results, that school hasn’t done its job properly. Modern employers look for employees who are highly skilled, but they also…
Malvern College – delivering outdoor adventure
The Head of Malvern College Keith Metcalfe describes its outdoor pursuits programme for senior and prep schools, making full use of a spectacular setting in the Malvern HillsFollowing every Olympics, schools up and down the land scrutinise medal tables to see if any of their alumni featured on the podium. It’s a huge achievement and an accomplishment to boast about, but are there pupils…