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Pupils know the rules at our school – no smartphones. Here’s how it’s working
Parents and teachers are realising the damage social media can do to young children, so now we have a strict new code. s the principal of St Patrick’s national School…
How fundraising brought two schools together
Building a fundraising programme from the ‘ground up’ can bring disparate school communities together, writes Bill Friar from Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools The two Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools – Habs Boys and Habs Girls – share…
‘Now is the time for female leaders to set their own terms’
Sandrine Paillasse and William le Fleming explore why empowering students and fostering leadership skills lies at the heart of every girls’ school’s mission Sandrine Paillasse, head of St Christopher’s School,…
How to manage a successful school merger
It is a challenging time for independent schools. There is the pending political threat of losing charitable status and VAT being added to school fees, coupled with the perfect storm…
Boarding jobs round up – July 28, 2023
Welcome to this week’s jobs round-up, where you can view some of the job vacancies currently available in the world of boarding. Below are a selection of jobs which will…
Could there be more teachers’ strikes in 2023?
Strikes by teachers have caused major disruption so far in 2023 and with many schools breaking up this week, could pupils and parents be faced with more industrial action? Members of…
How employers and managers can reduce the risk of an always-on work environment
Over the past few years, the way we work has changed, with many Brits now working in remote or hybrid roles. What’s more, employees can now make calls and access…
Boarding jobs round up – July 21, 2023
Welcome to this week’s jobs round-up, where you can view some of the job vacancies currently available in the world of boarding. Below are a selection of jobs which will…
Yes, AI could profoundly disrupt education. But maybe that’s not a bad thing
Source: The Guardian Author: Rose Luckin Humans need to excel at things AI can’t do – and that means more creativity and critical thinking and less memorisation. ducation strikes at…
Pressure on Keir Starmer as voters urge Labour to back primary free school meals
Six out of 10 (62%) voters want the Labour leader to throw his weight behind mounting calls to make free lunches universal for primary school pupils to ensure no child…
