Bronwen Goulding, headmistress of St Francis’ College, Letchworth, reflects on the importance of preparing girls for the future It is with great pleasure that I am beginning my headship at...
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Sue Freestone, Principal of King’s Ely, discusses why teaching children foreign languages is a vital component of them becoming members of a global community We welcomed Sarah Schechter from Anglia...
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(Image credit to Long Road Sixth Form College) Sixth-form studies used to be regarded as the inevitable gateway to university, but students are increasingly considering alternatives to kick-start their...
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On 9 July, Paralympic gold-winning champion Jonnie Peacock officially opened the new multi-sensory room at Samuel Pepys School, St Neots. Peacock, who was born in Cambridge, lost his right leg...
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James Gorick, Director of Music at St Faith’s, Cambridge, looks to challenge common perceptions of class-taught music "Reading, writing and numeracy must come before music” – so said David Cameron...
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There has recently been a high profile campaign to address the issue of the lack of female composers featured in the Edexcel A level Music syllabus. Edexcel has now assured...
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Creativity should be central to the curriculum and to the process of how the curriculum is delivered rather than an extra, and we believe that all children are entitled to...
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These study trips, each one tailor-made to each group’s needs, are designed to help bring people together to help improve their language skills. They are open to all ages, from...
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Last year at Friends’ School we trialled a mobile-free day because we wished to reflect on the likelihood that in the 24/7-connected culture, we are creating a society where everyone...
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There is always debate in education and, as everyone went to school, everyone has a view. We have recently seen a substantial overhaul of the examination systems – which have...