Jack Talman, Head of PSHE at Hampton School discusses how to protect pupils online and argues that rather than demonising the online world, teachers must take a more subtle approach.
Richard Petty, Head of Berkhamsted Sixth and Sarah Charman, Head of Careers, respond to advice from the outgoing UCAS chief that students should not have to worry about graduate employment while at university.
Hilary French argues that pupils should be work-ready and ambitious about what it takes to achieve career goals, noting, however, that educational focus should not be based on ticking the right boxes and moving onto the next academic hurdle.
The smart phone is an example of the convergence of many devices. The mobile phone, PDA, camera and laptop.
Serena O’Connor, Head of Art at Walden School argues that the arts should not be viewed as ‘soft subjects’; being artistic and scientific often goes hand in hand.
Dr Tim Coker, Festival Director of The Festival on The Close at Rugby School, argues that children need access to the arts to ensure that when children grow up, they can respond to the world as creative, sensitive and compassionate human beings.
Mark Pearce, Headmaster at Prior Park Prep School, discusses the issue of increased affordability and outlines his motivations behind reducing his school's fees.
Dr Amy Fancourt, Head of Psychology at Queen Anne’s School, Caversham outlines her views in response to a BBC article which states music 'could face extinction' in secondary schools.
