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‘Alarming’ rise in school pupil absence rates, says report
An “alarming” rise in school pupil absence rates since the Covid pandemic is seriously harming learning, an education think tank has said. It is estimated that 40% of secondary pupils…
Boarding jobs round up – October 27, 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…
Measure gains not gaps to boost wellbeing
I recently came across this teaching – there’s a book on it called The Gap and The Gain, by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. It helped me realise that…
Boarding jobs round up – October 20, 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…
Bad management has prompted one in three UK workers to quit, survey finds
Study shows widespread concern over quality of managers, with 82% of bosses deemed ‘accidental’, having had no formal training. Almost one-third of UK workers say they’ve quit a job because…
Gordonstoun student on her way to the BBC Proms with the National Youth Orchestra
Gordonstoun student Katie Parker has been awarded a place with the prestigious National Youth Orchestra (NYO) of Great Britain. The 17-year-old was introduced to the French Horn at the age…
Wells Cathedral School receives prestigious Wellbeing Award
Wells Cathedral School is delighted to announce they have received Optimus Education’s prestigious Wellbeing Award. Developed in partnership with the National Children’s Bureau (NCB), the award is granted to…
Why pastoral care is fundamental to academic achievement
As a head teacher with three children, one of the key factors in making a decision as to where I want to teach is whether my children will thrive in…
Boarding jobs round up – October 13, 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…
Vocational Pathways in Boarding Schools: A Study into the Distinct Roles of Boarding Staff and Teachers
In the educational sphere, the role of boarding staff has often been seen through a lens of functional necessity rather than vocational calling. Traditionally, boarding schools have operated with a…
