There is no ‘one size fits all’ leader in education
“The emphasis on seeking ‘almost superhuman beings’ to lead schools deters people from [...]
Metrics are marvellous but they don’t drive real character change
Character education is back on the national agenda following an address by the [...]
The power of a good book
BBC Mastermind … contestant, Hinchliffe … specialist subject: The Life and Times of [...]
‘We have a responsibility to get kids moving’
Practice what you preach. Twice this week I have been out for a [...]
BGS: Tradition and Innovation
Each school term is a sprint. It’s a dangerous thing sitting down for [...]
‘Academic success cannot be measured by raw grades alone’
I’ve just finished a few lines of introduction for the latest edition of [...]
A fresh start at BGS
The summer break is over and today is the first day of the [...]
The arts: Part of a balanced liberal education
The arts are under threat in our schools. This week The Independent reported [...]
‘It’s heartening to see the continued growth of outdoor education’.
Having tackled the BGS in-tray over the opening Bank Holiday weekend of the [...]
You can choose to see difference … or similarity
When I was a kid, my experiences of ‘posh’ private schools were largely [...]