Fiona Read, head of Bedales Pre-prep, explores current approaches to teaching in primary schools, and joins calls for radical change to the curriculum and assessments.
Bradford Grammar School head Simon Hinchliffe reflects on his school’s public benefit activities, and explains how steps are being taken to deepen their impact and expand their reach.
Fiona Price, computing teacher and partnerships coordinator at King Edward VI School, explains how the school is cultivating a passion for the arts and broadening the horizons of local young people through mutually beneficial partnership initiatives.
Library manager Sarah Huck, from Dame Allan’s Schools in Newcastle, comments on research findings revealing a decline in children reading for pleasure and provides actionable strategies for schools to foster a love for reading.
Jo Sharrock, head of Putney High School, discusses the importance of studying emerging technologies, the opportunities and threats posed by explorations of space, and how her school is preparing students to become key players in these fields.
Scott Crawford, deputy head (education development) at Magdalen College School (MCS), shares his school’s approach to measuring the impact of partnerships, and considers how artificial intelligence could be used to enhance and streamline this work.
Chris Dearmer, deputy head (co-curricular, community & careers) at South Hampstead High School, introduces Debate Hub – the cornerstone of the school’s partnership programme – and reflects on the importance of oracy education in schools.
Lisa Irwin, head of community partnerships and outreach at Emanuel School, explains how a multi-pronged partnership with a local primary school is providing enriching opportunities for staff and pupils across several year groups.
