Clare Hamilton, sub-warden at St Edward’s School, Oxford, reflects on the positive impact a strict mobile phone policy has had on school life.
Two headteachers share their thoughts on whether social media apps should be restricted to over-16s, drawing from their own schools’ mobile phone policies and approaches to online safety.
Engaging with local communities, listening to the needs of young people and sharing good practice are key to effective partnership working, writes Rohan Edwards from Magdalen College School (MCS).
Anna Williamson, head of chemistry at Loughborough High School, shares how the school is breaking down barriers to STEM participation for young women and girls.
Pupils of all ages have been getting stuck into a variety of STEM activities this British Science Week, writes Isabella Hitchen from The Buchan School.
Jonathan Hetherington, head of More House School, reflects on the proposals outlined in the Schools White Paper and questions whether the government’s goals for mainstream inclusion are achievable.
Jane Kendrick from Heathfield Knoll School explains how an inclusive approach to careers education engaged children of all ages.
Michelle Catterson, head of Moon Hall School, reflects on the need for open dialogue following the launch of the Schools White Paper, and highlights the invaluable contributions of independent special schools to their wider communities.
