Sally-Anne Huang, headmistress at James Allen’s Girls’ School, recognises that the squeeze in teaching of creative subjects means that partnership work between independent and state schools is more important than ever.
Simon Mower, principal at Bellerbys College in Brighton, discusses the importance of the arts for school children - enabling them to gain confidence and self-awareness as well as linguistic and interpersonal skills.
Melanie Stamp, head of drama at Taunton School in Somerset, writes about the conflict in the mind of a drama teacher when a student says that he or she wants to make a career in the performing arts industry.
Neil Walker, headmaster at Westfield School in Newcastle, outlines his views on school mottoes and why they can act as a useful guiding principle to live by.
Steve Bambury Head of Digital Learning and Innovation across JESS Dubai. VirtualiTeach – Integrating Virtual and Augmented Reality in Education
Jesse Elzinga, headmaster at Reading Blue Coat School, writes an in-depth blog discussing the addictive qualities of many digital platforms and arguing that social media can threaten our independence, agency and autonomy.
Rachel Fleming, head of early years foundation stage at Headington Prep School, outlines why outdoor learning is so important in improving pupils' team working skills, increasing self-confidence and encouraging an understanding of the environment.
Suzie Longstaff, headmistress at Putney High School, argues that when it comes to mental and physical health the simple act of being outside, “in nature” can have a hugely beneficial impact on both adults and children.
