Education News & School Guides

As a parent, teacher, student, or member of the community – keeping up-to-date with the latest educations news in the UK is important to ensure you have a strong understanding of the education scene, allowing you to deliver the best opportunities for children. 

All of the GDST news right here! Including everything from schools’ successes, GDST events, alumnae stories, think pieces, interviews, GDST Book Club and various opportunities for past, current and future students.

How to be an ethical entrepreneur talk with Tessa Clarke, co-founder of OLIO

With COP 26 on the horizon, Tessa Clarke, co-founder of the food sharing app OLIO joined students across the GDST…

GDST and LSE Generate partner to launch new diploma to inspire the female founders of the future

The GDST has launched its LEAD Programme – Leadership Enterprise Advanced Diploma – to encourage its Sixth Form students to…

World Mental Health Day 2021

On World Mental Health Day 2021, see how the Girls’ Day School Trust supports the mental health of our students.

Putney High School wins Gold at Chelsea Flower Show

Putney High School has won a Gold Medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for its pioneering use of plant…

Somerville and Gurney Award winners announced

We are delighted to share the winners of the GDST Somerville and Gurney Award. The Somerville and Gurney Award is open…

Let women live without limits

Once again, we have been struck by complete horror and sadness on hearing of the tragic murder of Sabina Nessa,…

Dr Jess Wade wins prestigious L’Oreal-UNESCO Rising Talents Physical Sciences Fellowship

South Hampstead High School alumna Dr Jess Wade has won the Rising Talents Fellowship in the Physical Sciences category in…

Students shine spotlight on sustainable fashion

To coincide with Sustainable Fashion Week (11-19 September), sixth form textiles students at Oxford High School hosted a Sustainable Fashion conference for…

“We need to take serious note of the outstanding young role models around us”

Last weekend the world looked on as two young women, Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez – both still teenagers, at…

A family of schools

23 independent schools and two academies in England and Wales