Education Corner Podcast

In this episode of the Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Dr. Michele Veldsman, neuroscientist and author of Head Start: Raising Calm, Confident and Resilient Kids with Everyday Neuroscience. Michele spoke about managing stress during the senior school admissions process, the many routes to building resilience and the everyday neuroscience every parent should know.www.micheleveldsman.com

In this episode of the Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Dr. John Hobbs, Director of Strategy and Innovation at Roedean School, Sussex. John spoke about his passion for girls’ education, the human qualities needed in an age of AI and how Roedean is preparing girls for the future.www.roedean.co.uk

In this episode of the Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mr. Michael Woodside, Master, and Mrs. Harriet Lindley, Acting Assistant Master (Pastoral), at Westminster Under School in London. Michael and Harriet spoke about the opening of the new pre-prep, learning in the heart of London, values-based education and the school’s move towards co-education.www.westminsterunder.org.uk

In this episode of the Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mr. Andrew De Silva, Head of St John’s Beaumont Preparatory School in Berkshire. Andrew spoke about the school’s journey to co-education, high performance learning and his vision for the future of this historic prep school.www.sjbwindsor.uk

In this episode of the Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mr. Michael Hodge, Principal of Broomwood School, London. Michael spoke about the school’s unique ‘best of both worlds’ model, its Future Ready curriculum and preparing for senior school admissions.www.broomwood.com

In this episode of the Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Ms. Jade McLellan, Head of St Dunstan’s College, London. Jade spoke about the school’s values of innovation, integrity and individuality, its pioneering AI curriculum and how it prepares students for life beyond university.www.stdunstans.org.uk

In this episode of the Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mr. Will May, Head at The Oratory Prep School in Oxfordshire. Will spoke about the school’s motto, Cor ad cor loquitur, its personal approach to admissions, the benefits of boarding and co-education.www.oratoryprep.co.uk

In this episode of the Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mrs. Anna Paul, Head at South Hampstead High School GDST, London. As the school celebrates its 150th anniversary, Anna reflects on the pioneering women who shaped its history, their legacy in shaping the school’s ethos of empowering young women and projects underway as they plan for the future.www.shhs.gdst.net

In this episode of the Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mrs. Susan Brooks, Head at LPS Clapham. Susan spoke about the school’s integrated curriculum, the benefits of co-education and why curiosity, collaboration and creativity sit at the heart of school life.www.londonparkschools.com/clapham

In this episode of the Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mrs. Olivia Waller, Senior Boarding Mistress and Housemistress at Roedean School in Sussex. Olivia spoke about the breadth of boarding life, the school’s sisterhood and the way boarding supports girls academically, socially and emotionally across every stage of school life.www.roedean.co.uk

In this episode of the Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mr. James Priory, Headmaster, and Ms. Ruth Davis, Director of Global Futures at Tonbridge School in Kent. They spoke about the school’s evolution in recent years, the meaning of its motto ‘Only Connect’, and how its Global Futures programme is helping boys prepare for university, careers and a rapidly changing world.www.tonbridge-school....

In this episode of the Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mr. John Moule, Warden at Radley College in Oxfordshire. John spoke about Radley’s funded places, partnerships and how the school balances strong traditions with the need to prepare boys for a changing world.www.radley.org.uk

In this episode of the Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Dr. Anne Cotton, Head at King’s College School, Wimbledon and Chair Elect of HMC, The Heads’ Conference. As King’s College School Wimbledon prepares to become fully co-educational over the next decade, Anne shared her vision for an education centred on mind, spirit and heart.www.kcs.org.uk

In this episode of the Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Dr. Joseph Spence and Dr. Sandie Okoro OBE about equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging, social mobility, school partnerships and the importance of widening access. www.schoolpartnershipsalliance.org.uk www.tiktok.com/@dr.sandieokoro

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mr. Chris Wheeler, Headmaster at Canford School in Dorset. Chris discussed Canford’s core values of humble ambition, gracious leadership, courageous attitude and purposeful engagement, and how these shape a culture where pupils make a difference beyond the school gates.  Please see: https://linktr.ee/educationchoicesmagazine

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mrs. Sally-Anne Huang from St Paul’s School in London. Sally-Anne discussed the school’s intellectual culture, the transformative impact of its Founder’s Awards, the value of diversity of thought in the classroom and their growing contribution to conversations about boys’ education. Please see: https://linktr.ee/educationchoicesmagazine

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Dr. Scott Crawford, Head Master of Lancing College in Sussex. Scott shared how Lancing College challenges pupils both academically and beyond the classroom, creating a community that prepares them to navigate a changing world. Please see: https://linktr.ee/educationchoicesmagazine

A panel discussion featuring Mr. Mike Rickner, Headmaster at Ashfold School; Mr. Jeremy Quartermain, Head at Bradfield College; Mrs. Maragret Giblin, Headmistress at Marymount International School London; and Mr. Daniel Biggins, Head at Haberdashers' Adams School. Our guests discuss the varying types of boarding available in the UK, from prep, senior, international and state boarding, and how...

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mrs. Heidi Armstrong, Head Elect at London Park School Mayfair. Heidi spoke about the school’s ‘Learn like a Londoner’ ethos and the advantages of their inspiring central London location.  Please see: https://linktr.ee/educationchoicesmagazine

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mr. Fergus Llewellyn, Headmaster at Cumnor House School in Sussex. Fergus spoke about the school’s flexible approach to boarding, commitment to social mobility, outdoor learning and a co-curricular programme designed to help pupils discover their strengths. Please see: https://linktr.ee/educationchoicesmagazine

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mrs. Nina Kingsmill Moore, Head Elect of Papplewick School, Berkshire. Nina spoke about the school’s exciting co-curriculum, developing key skills such as resilience and preparing boys for the future. Please see: https://linktr.ee/educationchoicesmagazine

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Michael Rosen, author and former Children’s Laureate. Michael spoke about the joy to be found in stories, retelling classical tales and his hopes for the future of children’s reading and literacy. Please see: https://linktr.ee/educationchoicesmagazine

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mr. Robert Milne, the newly appointed Master of Dulwich College in London. Robert discussed the College’s global network of partner schools, its thriving boarding community and the exceptional breadth of academic and co-curricular offerings available on its 70-acre London campus. Please see: https://linktr.ee/educationchoicesmagazine

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mr. Leo Winkley, Head at Shrewsbury School in Shropshire. Leo spoke about the school’s approach to partnerships, preparing students for the future and the strength of their boarding community. Please see: https://linktr.ee/educationchoicesmagazine

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mr. Shaun Fenton, Head at Reigate Grammar School, Surrey. Shaun spoke about the importance of children being happy in school, the power of sports for all and how they build resilience for the future. Please see: https://linktr.ee/educationchoicesmagazine