Southbank International School on teaching skills for learning and life
Flora Winter, the Primary Years Programme Coordinator at Southbank International School on how its IB system develops learning skills and values for lifeThe International Baccalaureate curriculum teaches young people aged 3-18 how to develop specific characteristics that are representative of being ‘a good learner’ and ‘a good person’. At the same time, it aims to develop specific skillsets –…
Tonbridge School is out of this world | NASA scientists visit
Tonbridge School has a bit of a dilemma. This esteemed and historic boys’ school in Kent is quietly confident, yet somehow very English in its reticence to proclaim its achievements too loudly.“We have never been a headline-chasing school,” says Headmaster James Priory. “But on the other hand, I’m really keen that people realise the excitement of what is actually going on here.”In…
Heathfield School welcomes new Deputy Head Pastoral and Boarding
Heathfield School in Ascot has appointed Lou Scott as its new Deputy in charge of Pastoral and BoardingHeathfield School, the independent secondary boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18 has appointed Lou Scott as its new Deputy Head (Pastoral and Boarding).Commenting on her appointment, Lou Scott says: “I firmly believe in the value of an all girls' education and the opportunities…
Wells Cathedral School’s music maker Alex Laing
Alex Laing, the recently appointed Director of Music at Wells Cathedral School, talks about the ways in which young talent and musicianship are nurtured and supportedCould you sum up your overarching vision as the new Director of Music?Music should be celebrated by all and at all levels. This means everything from the high-profile successes on concert platforms and in competitions such as…
How to Choose a Boarding School That Will Help Your Child Succeed
Independent schools in the UK provide an unrivalled level of education for their pupils. Not only are they steeped in prestigious history, but their academic records speak for themselves; 92% of pupils in independent schools in the UK progress to higher education, including 56% to Russell Group universities. A British independent education not only provides your child with the best chance at…
60 Seconds With Kate Bailey, Headmistress of Godstowe Prep School
Kate Bailey, Headmistress of Godstowe Prep School in Buckinghamshire, on her background and educational approachWhat is your background?On leaving Edinburgh University after four happy years studying for an English and History MA, I moved to London and gained my PGCE from the Institute of Education, University of London. Finding my feet, I worked at Garden House Boys and Broomwood Hall in…
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,…
Famous faces mark the launch of Blackheath High’s New School
Blackheath High School GDST’s £18 million redevelopment was officially opened on 2 May with a star-studded line-up including prominent women’s rights campaigner Caroline Criado-Perez and ITV News Anchor Charlene White, as well as Cheryl Giovannoni, CEO of GDST.Above: Criado-Perez, Chandler-Thompson and GiovannoniCriado-Perez, author of Invisible Women and who led the campaign to put…
Frensham Heights on progressive values in education
Andrew Fisher, Head at Frensham Heights School in Surrey, on what makes a progressive education so relevant to today’s worldWhen Frensham Heights was established in 1925, as one of the first Progressive Schools, it was setting new standards by being co-educational, with no religious affiliation and with an emphasis on student involvement (today’s 'student voice'). In addition, it was pacifist…
How personalised learning is redefining the educational landscape
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the concept of personalised learning has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping traditional approaches to education. This innovative approach tailors teaching and learning to the unique needs, preferences, and pace of individuals, providing a more adaptive and engaging educational experience.In this article, we will explore how personalised…