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How to manage a successful school merger

27th July 2023

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…

‘Now is the time for female leaders to set their own terms’

27th July 2023

andrine Paillasse, head of St Christopher’s School, Hampstead, London: It was not long ago that we had several female leaders in positions of global power – Theresa May, Liz Truss,…

How to manage a successful school merger

25th July 2023

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…

Could there be more teachers’ strikes in 2023?

24th July 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

24th July 2023

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

21st July 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

17th July 2023

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

17th July 2023

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…

Trans guidance will urge schools to help parents protect children

17th July 2023

Schools will be told to help parents protect their children in new government guidance on trans issues being published next week. Downing Street is set to issue the advice to schools to…

Entice teachers with ‘educational excitement’ says professor

13th July 2023

Teachers are not just looking for “a lot of money and the chance to go skiing” when they go abroad to teach but also want to do something “educationally exciting”,…