Education Matters

With widespread concern about students’ lost learning due to lockdown, Suzy Pett, Director of Studies at Wimbledon High School, points out that the return to the classroom – and the very act of learning itself – is intrinsically about human connection and communion.

This summer, Ofqual put the ‘ass’ into ‘assessment’. As a result, the GCSE’s days might be numbered, says Dr Kevin Stannard.

There is still a week to go before GCSE results are published so time to avoid replaying last week’s car crash, writes Dr Kevin Stannard, Director of Innovation and Learning, GDST

Issues of race, diversity and inequality must be tackled by all subjects – not just history, writes Dr Kevin Stannard

If we apply “holism” thinking, and encourage collaboraton, more can be achieved in education and professional learning.

Let’s seize this chance to build a new model of education that better reflects the world today, says Kevin Stannard

To tackle racism, and to ensure inclusion, we MUST speak out, writes Cheryl Giovannoni, Chief Executive at the GDST.

Lockdown has highlighted the importance of our mental health like never before and being emotionally well should become a long-term commitment for us all.

Two guided home learning courses will bring together Y11-13 girls to explore new ways of thinking and working.