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People, policy, politics

James Allen’s Girls’ School announces new head

Alex Hutchinson will take up the post in September 2020

People, policy, politics

Interview: George Budd, Moreton Hall

Moreton Hall’s new principal, George Budd, tells Jo Golding about how he owes his teaching career to one of his own teachers, who helped him decide on his educational path. Now he hopes to do the same, helping young people confidently take their next steps

School life

All the world’s a stage for pupils at ACS International School Hillingdon

The benefits of learning performance skills with the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art extend well beyond the theatre, say participants

Technology

Environmentally-themed robotics challenge begins

Over 550 schools are taking part in this year’s Tomorrow’s Engineers EEP Robotics Challenge

Technology

Supporting learning with technology

Nicola Yeeles talks to edtech experts and leaders in independent education about current technology trends and how schools can invest their money wisely

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Libraries as safe havens

As school librarians call on the education minister to widen access to libraries and secure employment for librarians, Sally Flint, ex-head of libraries at Bangkok Patana School, says libraries are essential for students who may be struggling pastorally

The third degree

Hilary Moriarty considers the changing value of academic degrees

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2020 is coming – but are you ready for a new decade?

Tracy Shand, author of Boardingology, talks about starting your 2020 strategy early for success

Leading, learning, nurture, service and care: experiences from a first year of headship

In his first year of headship, Michael Hartland, principal at Chase Grammar School, distils some of what he has learned

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Catering & hospitality

DLD College opens Global Kitchen

The independent sixth form college invited a special guest to open its new dining space

Special report: catering and the environment

The UK’s independent schools are taking the fight against climate change to the kitchen and dining table, writes Simon Fry

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A fresh perspective to catering

Jo Golding visits The Kingsley School to see how its partnership with CH&CO Independent has driven forward its goals for healthy eating and environmentally-friendly catering

Dawson demonstrates nutrition’s role in elite performance

King’s College, Taunton welcomed special guest Matt Dawson to the school to discuss health and wellbeing

Events

Future-proofing the classroom

Integrated Systems Europe, taking place from 11–14 February 2020, is the largest audiovisual and systems integration event in the world

Marking aids top score on teachers’ edtech wish list

Bett’s poll found that a broad range of innovative technology would be welcomed by teachers, provided it was accompanied by training

Preparing girls for the future

Jo Golding reports on the key talking points from GSA’s 2019 conference

The December issue of IE is out!

In our last issue of the year, five education experts reflect on a significant 2019 in education, one independent school in Glasgow unveils its innovation school and we find out why British education is renowned around the world

Facilities & buildings

St Margaret’s School invests £1m in ‘exceptional new environment’ for music pupils

Investment has also been made in a new computer suite and electronic keyboards

Barrow Hills library refurbished to ignite ‘lifelong passion’ for reading

The prep school's head said the school will do everything in its power to ensure children grow up recognising the 'significant value of books'

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Committed to sustainable design

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The benefits of outdoor activities

Research has proved that pupils who spend time outdoors – both for learning and for playing – are happier and healthier all round. Val Proctor looks at some of the benefits of outdoor learning and play, and speaks to the independent schools embracing this way of teaching

Health & well-being

Stonewall launches LGBT curriculum for primary schools

The charity thinks teachers can build LGBT-inclusive themes, figures and topics into the every-day curriculum

Boarding school teachers given mental health first aid training

DLD College London has trained six in 10 staff, parents and 30 student mentors in how to support wellbeing

Millfield head calls for dyslexic exam reform

The headmaster of Millfield School, Gavin Horgan, was speaking at the Made by Dyslexia Global Summit

Elstree School leader gathers heads together for charity endurance event

The headmaster of Elstree School and his team will raise money for mental health charity Place2Be

International

Best of British – what can UK independent schools offer in an education?

Whether it’s international students coming to study in the UK or overseas schools following a British curriculum, there is something the UK offers in an education that is attracting more and more people, but what is it? Nicky Adams investigates

Rugby School to open sister institution in Japan

The Warwickshire school becomes the first British independent to open a sister facility in the country, and follows the opening of Rugby School Thailand in 2017

Felsted School wins ‘prestigious’ international award

Felsted School has been successful for the fourth time

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Why plan a school trip to China?

The Learning Adventure explores why schools should visit China and when the country is at its best

People, policy, politics

Students invited to assemble for general election explainer

Full Fact and LGfL DigiSafe are streaming the event to schools in a bid to boost young people’s understanding of what polling day means and involves

Howe meets school community ahead of leadership role

Ipswich High School will be getting a new head from August 2020

Holifield to boost after-school activities

Alice Holifield has started her new role as head of pre-prep at Elstree School

Habs Girls head to drive collaborative learning opportunities

Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls has welcomed a new headmistress

School life

School spotlight: Kelvinside Academy

With what’s most important in education regularly debated, Kelvinside Academy has laid its cards on the table. Its new innovation school values problem-solving over grades – and it's spreading the message

Election candidates quizzed by Solihull students

The would-be local MPs were grilled by pupils at a ‘Question Time’-style event

King’s to offer girls choral scholarships for first time

Boys have received choral scholarships towards their school fees for nearly 500 years

International footballer joins LAET interview masterclass

Ben Davies, of Wales and Spurs, joined Year 13 students in a session designed to ready them for university interviews

Sports & leisure

Young fencer selected for mindfulness mentor programme

Millfield pupil, David Williams, has been paired with an Olympic athlete in the True Athlete Project

The benefits of sports scholarships

Clifton College's sports scholars have commented on the independent school’s ‘incredible’ facilities and the support they have been given

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Teens are unique – isn’t it time sportswear caught up?

Squadkit is changing how sportswear is manufactured for a younger market

Cricket and golf centres at Millfield to create greater opportunity

Millfield School has revealed plans to develop indoor golf and cricket centres on campus, with both sites due to open in November

Sustainability

Suffolk school commits to major tree planting initiative

Royal Hospital School will plant a tree for every new pupil over the next seven years

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The contradiction in the school uniform debate

Schoolblazer sheds light on the unethical practices happening around the world in the manufacture of school uniforms, and how it is promoting respect for workers’ rights

Sustainability and inclusivity set the trend for the future of uniform

Karis Copp shines a light on the impacts that two major societal trends are having on school uniforms

School introduces eco-friendly school uniforms

Brabyns Preparatory School has turned to eco-friendly school uniforms by David Luke, which turn plastic bottles into clothing

Teaching

Teacher training specialist welcomes new member

Cheadle Hulme School will become one of eight regional NMAP SCITT hubs for training maths teachers

Stamford teacher awarded FCCT

The head of politics at Stamford School has been awarded a fellowship from the Chartered College of Training

How can schools best support students with SEND?

We asked the experts how any school can best support students with special educational needs and disabilities

Nominees announced for inaugural Bernice McCabe award

The award is named in honour of an esteemed head of a north London independent school

Technology

Bett 2020: the global meeting place for the education community

For the first time in Bett’s history, The Education Show will be integrated inside the event

Surrey school hosts TV star’s technology festival

ACS International School Cobham welcomed more than 30 schools for a TeenTech Festival, together with event co-founder Maggie Philbin

Surrey school hosts TV star’s technology festival

ACS International School Cobham welcomed more than 30 schools for a TeenTech Festival, together with event co-founder Maggie Philbin

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Using technology to reduce staff workloads in your school

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