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School Leavers
For parents thinking about what happens next. Here you’ll find a wealth of information on gap year opportunities and university applications. Leaving school can be as daunting as it is exciting and in this section we aim to inform and inspire.
School Leavers Articles
Queen’s Gate School on a tradition of giving
Amy Wallace, Principal of Queen's Gate School, on its long tradition of supporting community and the social awareness regular positive actions bring
MPW London on the benefits of college culture
James Barton, MPW Group Global Director, on the benefits for students of heading on to a sixth form college for education and inspiration
The Duke of York’s Royal Military School on building leaders
Alex Foreman, The Principal of DOYRMS on how leaders are developed through lived experiences, in and out of school
St Clare’s, Oxford on education for changing times
St Clare's, Oxford on the benefits of IB for all students in achieving goals and preparing for a changing world
60 seconds with Deborah Bligh | Headmistress of Mayfield School
The new Headmistress of Mayfield, Deborah Bligh, discusses her background and educational philosophy
Reed’s School on empowering sixth formers
Reed's School Head of Sixth Form Andy Davey reflects on how schools empower young people, helping them to recognise that they can make a difference
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