Coronavirus: Felsted goes extra mile for stranded international students
Independent Education Today
by James Higgins
1y ago
Felsted School in Essex has made special provision for its international students who couldn’t return home because of the coronavirus shutdown. The school opened Follyfield House, a senior girls’ boarding house, for the 13 boys and girls aged 14 to 18 who were unable to return home when international borders were shut because of the pandemic. The children hail from Bermuda, China, Italy, Malawi and Russia and are looked after by the house team; Caolan Wukics, Lewis Mann and Isobel Nicholson. The school has also been home to a number of trainee paramedics stationed with the East of England ambu ..read more
Visit website
Children’s comedy competition launches
Independent Education Today
by jo-golding
1y ago
A new writing and performing arts comedy competition has been launched to showcase the creative talents of young people in the UK. The Louise Rennison National Funny Award, inspired by the legacy of late author and comedian Louise Rennison, encourages 11 to 18-year-olds to create original comedy by submitting up to 1,000 words or three pages of creative copy, or a funny video performance of up to three minutes. The free comedy competition opened 1 April and submissions close on 31 August. A panel of judges – including presenters, comedians and writers – will select the overall competition winn ..read more
Visit website
The impact of cancelled exams
Independent Education Today
by jo-golding
1y ago
There will be a number of consequences following the cancellation of GCSEs and A-level exams this summer. Firstly, many teachers will have been working to try to ensure 16 and 18-year-olds are doing something to continue learning between March and September, while confined to their homes. Schools tend to be setting work online. This is important because pupils need continuation of education and, if they do not work this summer, will be behind all previous cohorts of similar aged children when schools reopen. Year 11 pupils (those whose GCSEs have been cancelled) could now embark on their chose ..read more
Visit website
Prep school shows gratitude with NHS goody bags
Independent Education Today
by jo-golding
1y ago
Pupils, parents and staff at Solihull Preparatory School are taking part in an initiative to show their gratitude in support of the NHS workers. More than 450 families have received #NHSstaffrock kits to create goody bags for NHS key workers battling the coronavirus pandemic. The sets include four bespoke themed postcards featuring Solihull Preparatory School’s Scuffle and Twitch mascots, and a list of suggested gift items to include such as a treat or wellbeing product. Pupils have been invited to personalise the postcards with handwritten messages, colourful drawings and happy photographs ..read more
Visit website
Free neuroscience course for teachers open for nominations
Independent Education Today
by jo-golding
1y ago
A new course will show teachers how to harness psychology and neuroscience to enrich education, covering topics such as memory, decision-making and wellbeing. Neuroscience for Teachers is the brainchild of Julia Harrington, head of Queen Anne’s School, Caversham, and founder of BrainCanDo. Up to 30 qualified teachers, from state and independent secondary schools – who have been teaching for between three and five years – will be recruited over the spring and summer of 2020 to take part in the pilot from September 2020 to June 2021. The course will take place at Queen Anne’s School and will be ..read more
Visit website
Athletes in training
Independent Education Today
by jo-golding
1y ago
  Few, if any, sporting spectacles excite like the Olympic Games. From the iconic 100m final to the city-wide wonder of the marathon, from the round-by-round tension of field events to the thrill of the relay, the games hold a global audience captive. When it comes to the provision of Olympic sports, independent schools willing to go the extra mile or, indeed, the extra 1,500m, will find rich rewards in engaged pupils who may even go on to represent their country on the international stage. Heading to Tokyo Rugby School alumni Paralympian Sam Ruddock is in training for Tokyo 2020 in track ..read more
Visit website
The changing face of girls’ sport
Independent Education Today
by jo-golding
1y ago
Girls’ sport has been undergoing a quiet but very welcome revolution. The increasingly high profile and, crucially, growing popularity of women’s sport on the international stage has meant that schools are having to move with the times in response to a whole new market. PE departments have been upping their game, keen to satisfy increasing numbers of young women who are thirsty to try new sports, to compete at the highest levels and to follow in the footsteps of a new generation of inspiring sporting heroines. Of course, traditional sports like lacrosse, netball and gymnastics are as strong as ..read more
Visit website
Talking heads: what’s your best headteacher hack?
Independent Education Today
by jo-golding
1y ago
At BGS we value self-regulation, instilling in our students the importance of self-reflection so they understand how they work, when they are most effective and develop strategies to both manage productivity and their emotional wellbeing during times of stress. We believe in balance. We discuss the vital roles of sleep, exercise, nutrition and planning. I employ all of these strategies on a daily basis, I fit in a short run, get a good seven hours’ sleep, have porridge for breakfast and tackle the most complex tasks first thing in the morning, when I know I am at my most efficient. Jo MacKenzi ..read more
Visit website
Interview: Ruth O’Sullivan, headmistress, South Lee School
Independent Education Today
by jo-golding
1y ago
Q. You started your new role as headmistress of South Lee School in September; what has the experience been like so far? It has been absolutely fantastic. The best bit about it has been getting to know each and every one of my pupils. I have the most wonderful conversations with them and their curiosity about life and learning is infectious. The parents at South Lee are very supportive too and I have a really hardworking and talented staff. I am very lucky indeed. Q. You were previously deputy head at St. John’s College School in Cambridge for 14 years. Were you worried about taking the next s ..read more
Visit website
Which independent schools are making PPE for the NHS?
Independent Education Today
by jo-golding
1y ago
Since the coronavirus outbreak, Public Health England has put in place enhanced personal protective equipment (PPE) recommendations for a range of health and social care contexts. However, the British Medical Association reported concerns from health care workers about PPE shortages, with nurses saying staff on some wards had no protective equipment. Examples of PPE include aprons, gloves, surgical masks and eye protection. One way independent schools are helping is by turning their design and technology (D&T) departments into PPE production lines. Which independent schools are making ..read more
Visit website

Follow Independent Education Today on FeedSpot

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
OR