Jan 4, 2026 | Communication, EDI, Leadership, Partnerships, Science, Updates
I’m writing this during a break in rehearsals for Handel’s Messiah in Canterbury Cathedral, singing with the cathedral choir and an orchestra, the curiously named Harmonious Society of Tickle Fiddle Gentlemen. There’s been an early cold snap this November, so the heating hasn’t quite caught up yet and it’s freezing. Still, I’m feeling the glow of an experience a couple of weeks ago – one that recognised work I’ve spent much of my career doing without it being much of a plan. Before I explain, let me introduce Major C.E.S. Phillips. Like...
Nov 7, 2023 | Communication, Leadership, Partnerships, Primary, Professional development, Secondary, Updates
This article was written for the Independent Schools Council website and also appeared on the Schools Together website in November 2023. It’s easy to see how some view partnerships with state schools as nice to have but non-essential. Historically, many such collaborations developed from individual passions and goodwill. But some schools are taking a more strategic approach. They have aligned partnerships with their school aims and ethos and have embedded partnerships in their school development plans, aware of how much impact they bring....
Dec 1, 2022 | Communication, Leadership, Partnerships, Primary, Professional development, Secondary, Updates
If you like to bookmark some reading for the holidays, here are some links to articles and blogs on the subject of school #partnerships which I’d particularly recommend. Some of the authors spoke at the #PartnerChat Symposium on 9th November 2022. 1. John Smith from RGS Newcastle– on bursaries vs partnerships:https://educatinghumansblog.blogspot.com/2022/10/measuring-performance-in-education.html 2. Lynne Bianchi from the Great Science Share for Schools – on listening as the best form of outreach...
Oct 19, 2022 | Business, Communication, Leadership, Partnerships, Primary, Professional development, Science, Secondary, Updates
This is an article based on a talk given at the WomenEd Global Unconference on Saturday 1st October 2022 by Christina Astin (Chair of Planet Possibility), Marilyn Comrie (Director of The Blair Project) and Olivia Keenan (SEPnet and QMUL). Some young people, including girls, are put off studying physics because of misconceived stereotypes. Planet Possibility is a consortium working to change this, radically. Read on to find out what we are doing and how education leaders can be part of the solution. In this article we want...
