Opening doors: The power of partnerships in careers education
Stephen Edwards, head of careers at Yarm School, explains how collaboration is central to the school’s careers provision and the opportunities it provides for young people.
Stephen Edwards, head of careers at Yarm School, explains how collaboration is central to the school’s careers provision and the opportunities it provides for young people.
Helen Pike, master of Magdalen College School, reflects on the impact of the school’s partnership and community initiatives, and highlights the important role of independent schools as a force for social good.
Serena Repetto, a physics teacher at Highgate School and the London Academy of Excellence, Tottenham, explains how a long-running partnership project is inspiring more female pupils to discover the wonders of the universe.
Robin Macpherson, head of Robert Gordon’s College, draws from his own experience of partnership working to offer practical advice to schools looking to embark on a new adventure.
Richard Thompson, assistant vice principal (external relations) at Berkhamsted School, reflects on a recent collaboration with Adeyfield Academy, where students came together to share learning strategies and enhance their personal development skills.
Fiona Price, computing teacher and partnerships coordinator at King Edward VI School, explains how the school is cultivating a passion for the arts and broadening the horizons of local young people through mutually beneficial partnership initiatives.
Scott Crawford, deputy head (education development) at Magdalen College School (MCS), shares his school’s approach to measuring the impact of partnerships, and considers how artificial intelligence could be used to enhance and streamline this work.
Chris Dearmer, deputy head (co-curricular, community & careers) at South Hampstead High School, introduces Debate Hub – the cornerstone of the school’s partnership programme – and reflects on the importance of oracy education in schools.