In this episode of Transform Tomorrow Today, Iain Henderson, Director of the Bridge Programme and its Festival of Education at Wellington College UK, shares how the institution is transforming education through coaching, research, and professional development. The annual Festival has become a global platform for teachers and school leaders, attracting thousands of participants each year and expanding internationally.
The conversation explores how Wellington College is fostering human-centric education, equipping teachers with coaching skills, and addressing the challenges of AI, screen dependence, and the balance between knowledge and skills. Henderson highlights the importance of helping young people flourish, self-actualize, and align values with learning while also ensuring teachers are empowered to support each other and their students.
About Wellington College & the Festival of Education
Wellington College is a historic UK institution founded in 1859, now reimagined as a modern, co-educational school with a global presence spanning the UK, China, and Thailand. Its flagship annual Festival of Education brings together thousands of educators each year to explore the latest research, innovations, and professional development in teaching and learning.
By equipping educators with coaching skills, fostering human-centered pedagogy, and addressing contemporary challenges such as AI and digital dependency, Wellington College and the Festival are redefining education for the 21st century. Their initiatives ensure that both students and teachers can flourish, self-actualize, and contribute meaningfully to a rapidly changing world.
Hosted by Catherine Tanneau MCC and Linda McLoughlin MCC
Produced by Mauro Serra | Kenji Productions
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