Education Corner Podcast

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Lola Anderson MBE, world champion and Olympic gold medal-winning rower. Lola spoke about her background in rowing leading up to her gold medal win at Paris 2012, inspiring women in sport and supporting the next generation.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mrs. Natalie Argile, Head of Blackheath High School GDST. Natalie spoke about the school’s diversity, preparing students for the future and working with technology.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mrs. Fionnuala Kennedy, Head of Wimbledon High School GDST. Fionnuala spoke about the school’s “playful” approach to learning, the importance of all-girls’ education and preparing girls for the future.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mrs. Cheryl Giovannoni, CEO of the Girls’ Day School trust (GDST). Cheryl spoke about the GDST’s Girls’ Futures Report, preparing girls for the future and the ongoing importance of girls’ education.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Dan Skinner. Dan spoke about his experiences as a parent of a child with global delay and the importance of support for families of children with disabilities.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Soma Sara, Founder and CEO of Everyone’s Invited. Soma spoke about the importance of educating about rape culture, the challenges facing young people and the ongoing work of Everyone’s Invited.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mr. Paul Jones, Head at Burlington House School, Tooting. Paul spoke about the school’s specialist provision, embracing technology and supporting students to thrive beyond school.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mr. Tom Carter, Head at St Christopher’s The Hall School. Tom spoke about the recent merger with the St Dunstan’s Education Group, finding a balance with technology and supporting students’ wellbeing.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mr. Ben Evans about the recently announced merger between Windlesham House and Charterhouse schools, the schools’ shared ethos and how they are looking towards the future.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mrs. Julie Lodrick, Headmistress of Tudor Hall School, Oxfordshire. Julie discussed Tudor Hall’s generous community ethos, supporting pupils to aim higher and the benefits of all-girls’ boarding.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Miss Rachel Hart, Deputy Head Pastoral and DSL at Roedean School, Sussex. Rachel spoke to us about the importance of pastoral care in boarding and ensuring each pupil is seen, known and heard to support them to thrive.

A panel discussion with Mr. Simon Barber, Head of Ludgrove School; Mr. Bart Wielenga, Head at Blundell’s School; Mr. Richard Jones, Head at Bryanston School; and Mr. Gary Hickey, Head at Haberdashers’ Adams School about the differences between single-sex and co-educational boarding, the benefits of boarding and the future of boarding schools.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke with Mrs. Alex Hutchinson, Head at James Allen’s Girls’ School, London. Alex spoke to us about the importance of educating girls and widening access to education.

A panel discussion with Mr. Marvyn Harrison, Founder of Dope Black dads and Belovd; Mrs. Monia Sahar Zahid Head of EDI at Haberdashers' Boys' School; and Mr. David Mulae Assistant Head Pastoral and EDI Lead at Cranleigh School about the importance of teaching and embracing equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging in education.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Mr. Will Newman, Head at Cranleigh Prep School, Surrey. Will spoke to us about Cranleigh Prep School’s family-like community, the importance of developing pupils’ confidence and passions, and preparing children to be future leaders.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke to Ms. Victoria Playford, Head of Wetherby School Kensington. Victoria reflected on her first half term at Wetherby Kensington and discussed the importance of building confidence and skills to allow pupils to thrive.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, Mr. Mark Hoskins spoke to us about Reed’s School going beyond providing excellent academics, with a focus on values and skills that students can take with them after their school life. He also highlights the philanthropic history of their founder, Andrew Reed, and how they still maintain his beliefs within the school today.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast we spoke to Mr. Will Goldsmith, Head of Bedales School, Hampshire. Will discussed the school’s informality and community ethos, as well as how they are preparing students for the future and the lasting impact of a holistic education.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we welcomed Mrs. Jade McLellan, Head of Senior School at St Dunstan’s College, London. A co-educational school offering education from Nursery through Sixth Form, St Dunstan’s prides itself on providing an ambitious, forward-thinking environment where individuality is celebrated. In this podcast, Jade discussed the school’s admissions process, ethos and...

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast we spoke to Ms. Rachel Bailey, Headmistress of Benenden School in Kent. Benenden is an all-girls’ boarding school with a strong emphasis on inspiring future leaders and thinkers to shape a better world. Rachel discussed Benenden’s Complete Education, their supportive community and how they are preparing girls for the future.

In this episode, we featured Mrs. Donna Stevens, Chief Executive of the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA), which represents the heads of over one hundred all-girls’ schools across the UK. Donna, who joined the GSA in 2021, shared details of her background, the GSA’s ethos and legacy, and how the GSA continues to advocate for girls’ education both nationally and internationally.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we welcomed Kate Griggs, Founder and CEO of Made By Dyslexia. Kate spoke with us about shifting the narrative on dyslexia, how she and her company continue to advocate for better support and opportunities for dyslexics and how Dyslexic Thinking can thrive in a future powered by AI.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we welcome Heads from leading Sussex independent schools: Mr. Tom Rogerson, Headmaster of Cottesmore School; Mrs. Sarah Sutherland, Senior Deputy Head of Windlesham House School; Mr. Dominic Oliver, Head Master at Lancing College and Mrs. Niamh Green, Head at Roedean School.  They discuss the benefits of choosing a school in Sussex and the range of opti...

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke with Mrs. Alison Fleming, Head of Newton Prep School in Battersea, London. Newton Prep School is a co-educational prep school for children aged 3-13, known for its excellent academic results and broad range of co-curricular opportunities. Alison discussed the benefits of co-education, the unique curriculum offered at the school and the challeng...

In this episode, we spoke with Miss Kate Bailey, Headmistress of Godstowe School in Buckinghamshire. With a strong focus on happiness, confidence and success, Godstowe is England’s first prep school to offer both day and boarding options for girls. With Godstowe’s 125th anniversary approaching, Kate reflected on both the rich history and the forward-looking approach of the school, as well as the s...