In a blog marking National Choral Day, director of music at Burgess Hill Girls David Black talks about the benefits of singing in a choir - from improving mood to academic performance - and how pupils of all ages are encouraged to get involved.
Kathy O’Donnell, director of the Institute of Service and Partnerships at Sevenoaks School, explains how the Kent Academies Network – which has just celebrated its 10th anniversary – is helping to remove barriers to higher education.
Rachel Moffatt, partnerships manager at St Edward’s School, Oxford, reflects on the success of Teddies Collaborates, a service programme that sees the school’s entire Lower Sixth take part in weekly partnership placements.
Elizabeth Esser, head of academic music at Hampton School, reflects on the success of this year’s ISSP Music Day, an event that brings together more than 170 pupils from state and independent schools for a day of singing and music-making.
Mark Turner and Caroline Hulme-Mckibbin, of King’s House School and Kensington Prep School respectively, describe how they have been working in partnership with The School & Family Works to support families whose children are struggling at school.
As world leaders gather for an AI summit at Bletchley Park, Jo Sharrock, head of Putney High School GDST, discusses the impact of this technology and the importance of understanding how the human mind works.
Christina Astin, of Astin Consulting, offers a roadmap for schools keen to create an effective partnerships strategy.
Jack Dougherty, director of marketing at Felsted School, explains how a 24-hour fell running charity challenge tested the limits of two sixth formers’ physical and mental endurance.