Hertfordshire schools

Alex Swart-Wilson, Deputy Head (Sixth Form) of Bishop's Stortford College, on giving students careers advice that empowers them in a super-competitive job landscape

Mike Gedye, Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at York House School, on the importance of overcoming stereotypes from the earliest years of education

Richard Stanley, Head of Edge Grove Prep School in Hertfordshire, on recognising the individuality and character of each child to foster confident learners

Emma Gray, Head of St Margaret's Junior School in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on the importance of teaching young children about good food

Peter O'Connor, Deputy Head Academic of Bishop's Stortford College, on its curriculum designed to ensure a coherent learning journey from early years to sixth form

St Albans School pupil Ava competed with Team GB in fencing at a meet in Tunisia

St Margaret's Junior School Head Emma Gray on the eye-opening wonder, and educational benefits, of exploring the night sky

York House School Headmaster Jon Gray discusses the particular benefits artificial intelligence (AI) will have for challenging and developing gifted and talented pupils

The Head of St Margaret's reflects on the impact of recent social and political movements, seeing positive shifts in the way schools now listen to the student voice

York House Outdoor Learning and Smallholding Manager Tara Warren on the impact of springtime additions to the flock at the Hertfordshire prep school