Hertfordshire schools

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

The Headmistress of Habs Girls says it's time that our schools recognised the value and benefits of providing older pupils – girls especially – with outdoor education

St Albans Catholic school St Columba's College welcomes girls into Year 7 (11+) from September 2022, continuing its successful move to be a co-ed independent school for children of all faith traditions and none

Jon Gray, Headmaster of York House Prep in Hertfordshire, discusses the impact and importance of including what he calls 'Type Two Fun' in young people's education

Rose Hardy, Headmistress of Habs Girls in Elstree, considers how we help young people to navigate their fears and anxieties about climate change – and respond positively ourselves