To infinity and beyond
Mark Ronan, Head at Pocklington School, discusses innovative and inspiring teaching through the adventures of Major William Wilberforce, the teddy bear who was launched into space.
Mark Ronan, Head at Pocklington School, discusses innovative and inspiring teaching through the adventures of Major William Wilberforce, the teddy bear who was launched into space.
Following recent comments that the study of pornographic videos should be compulsory in schools, Dr James Whitehead, Headmaster at Downside School, discusses the implications this would have.
Kieran McLaughlin, Head at Durham School, argues that the house system mirrors that of family life and forms an important network of support for pupils.
Pastoral Director at RGS Newcastle, Sue Baillie, discusses the timeless quality of the house system in schools.
Following recent news about schools reintroducing the house system, Sarah Palframan, Deputy Head of Sixth Form and Head of Psychology at Queen's Gate School, argues that the system promotes a sense of heritage and pride.
Following reports on tattoos and other polarising life choices harming young people's futures, Tom Dawson, head of Sunningdale School, looks at the role of prep schools in preparing pupils for the next stage in their education.
Following calls for a return to Latin in all primary schools, Paul Mitchell, head of Cobham Hall School, looks at the pros, cons and some of the evidence, before getting back to his Times crossword.
As one leading academic calls for a return to Latin in all primary schools and a local government politician responds by saying Latin 'doesn't make futures', Alex Osiatynski head of Bilton Grange Preparatory School says both are equally misguided.