Find The Right School

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The Independent Schools Show

11 episodes

1 month ago

Fees, takeovers, mergers, a hostile political climate – top education journalists and experts report on the latest private school news. In this opening panel from the Autumn Independent Schools Show our panel od experts explore the current landscape of private education in the UK. Our panel of experts delves into the challenges, opportunities, and evolving trends shaping independent schools today. Chairperson Tori Cadogan, Education Editor, Tatler - Tatler Schools Guide Speakers Robert Lewis ...

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Episodes (11/11)

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Uncensored School News: What’s Happening in Private Schools

1 month ago

30 minutes

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Looking Beyond London | ISS Summer Fair 2025

In this episode of the Independent Schools Show podcast, Melanie Sanderson from The Good Schools Guide chairs a conversation with senior leaders from three top schools outside the capital: Gavin Horgan, Head of Millfield (Somerset), John Maguire, Head of Bishop’s Stortford College (Hertfordshire), and Heather Beeby, Deputy Director of Admissions at Lancing College (Sussex). Together, they explore how families are rethinking the London-centric mindset and what it’s really like to l...

6 months ago

27 minutes

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Educating Girls: Confidence, Wellbeing & Academic Success | ISS Summer Fair 2025

In this episode of the Independent Schools Show podcast, Lucinda Lafferty from The Good Schools Guide leads a powerful discussion with three outstanding school leaders: Rachel Bailey, Headmistress of Benenden School; Emma Watson, Head Designate of St Catherine’s, Bramley; and Amy Wallace, Principal of Queen’s Gate School. Together, they explore how schools and parents can best support girls through the pressures of adolescence - from social stress and academic expectations to developing resil...

6 months ago

38 minutes

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Is Co-Education a reason to Choose a School? | ISS Summer Fair 2025

In this thought-provoking episode of the Independent Schools Show podcast, Grace Moody-Stuart, Director at The Good Schools Guide, is joined by Adam Pettitt, Head of Highgate School, and Will Goldsmith, Head of Bedales. As leaders of two of the UK’s foremost co-educational schools, they explore the benefits, challenges, and long-term impact of educating boys and girls together. How does co-education shape pupils’ social development, confidence, and academic outcomes? What role does it play in...

6 months ago

37 minutes

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Educating Boys | ISS Summer Fair 2025

In this compelling episode of the Independent Schools Show podcast, Grace Moody-Stuart, Director at The Good Schools Guide, leads a thoughtful discussion with Caroline Gill, Director of Admissions at St Paul’s School, and Rick Clarke, Head of St James Senior Boys’ School. Together, they examine the evolving landscape of boys’ education in the 21st century - from mental health and identity to resilience and academic pressure. What do boys need today to thrive, and how can schools and par...

6 months ago

33 minutes

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Why Private Schools Lead the Way in Education | Sir Anthony Seldon

In this standout episode from the Think Academy Theatre at the Independent Schools Show, Sir Anthony Seldon - educationalist, author, and former head of Wellington College - offers a compelling overview of why Britain’s private schools continue to lead the way in education. Whether you’re weighing the value of independent education or seeking clarity on what sets these schools apart, Sir Anthony lays out the key advantages: academic excellence, pastoral care, co-curricular breadth, and charac...

6 months ago

42 minutes

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Is a Highly Academic School Right for Your Child? | ISS Summer Fair 2025

In this episode of the Independent Schools Show podcast, Camilla Smiley from The Good Schools Guide sits down with two of the UK’s most respected school leaders: Gary Savage, Head Master of Westminster School, and Emma Goldsmith, Head of The Dragon. Together, they delve into what makes a child flourish in a highly academic school, how to identify the right educational environment, and the questions every parent should ask before choosing a school. Whether you're at the beginning of your...

6 months ago

34 minutes

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Senior School Transition | How To Prepare For The Intense Competition At 11+

Our Panel at The Independent Schools Show 2023 discuss and answer questions on how to prepare your child for the 11+ examinations.Jason Zhou - Director, Think Academy UKHarry Cobb - Director, Bonas MacFarlane EducationGuy Schady - Beckett - Director & Head of Research Next Step Education LtdFor all news, tickets and future show updates, go to SchoolsShow.co.uk Instagram - @schoolsshow

1 year ago

29 minutes

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Find the right school for your child | How to spend two hours at the show

Taken from the Think Academy Theatre at the Independent Schools Show 2023. How can you make the most out of your visit to the event and find the right school for your child. Listen for all tips on how you can make your visit the most efficient for you. Here you will hear from: Ben Evans - Headmaster, Windlesham HouseDr Anthony Wallersteiner - Headmaster, StoweFor all news, tickets and future show updates, go to SchoolsShow.co.uk Instagram - @schoolsshow

1 year ago

32 minutes

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North of the Thames | Finding the right London school for your child | Good Schools Guide Forum | Independent Schools Show 2022

Covering all zones North of the Thames, from Ealing to Epping, this Forum puts Good Schools Guide writers in conversation with schools to discuss how the education system works North of the river. Hear from our Good Schools Guide Forum at the Independent Schools Show 2022 followed by an audience Q&A.Panel of experts and top heads of schools including; Grace Moody-Stuart, Director, The Good Schools Guide Caroline Lloyd, Head, Charterhouse Square School Dr Lisa Freedman, Consultant, G...

2 years ago

43 minutes

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South of the Thames | Finding the right London school for your child | Independent Schools Show 2022

Covering all zones South of the Thames, from Twickenham to Greenwich, this Forum puts Good Schools Guide writers in conversation with schools to discuss how the education system works South of the river.Hear from our Good Schools Guide Forum at the Independent Schools Show 2022 followed by an audience Q&A.Panel of experts and top heads of schools including; Lucinda Lafferty, Managing Director, The Good Schools Guide Dr Joe Spence, Master, Dulwich College Alex Hutchinson, Head, James Alle...

2 years ago

57 minutes