Education News

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.

International Women’s Day: a pivotal moment to champion fearless women and inspire every girl who wants to create a better future for all

A word from the GDST’s Chief Executive to mark International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month 2024.

GDST students – including BBC Young Chorister of the Year winner – sing at the Royal Academy of Music

Yesterday, the Girls’ Day School Trust hosted its annual GDST Sing! concert at the Royal Academy of Music in London.…

My voice matters: the importance of teaching girls and young women the art of disagreeing well 

The GDST’s Chief Executive reflects on the theme of this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week – ‘My Voice Matters’ – and how it underpins much of the work going on in our classrooms to build confidence and fearlessness in each student.

Nottingham Girls’ hosts 729 students from 15 schools for thought-provoking theatrical production of Protest

729 students from 15 schools, including 12 state-maintained and three independent schools, gathered to enjoy the thought-provoking production Protest hosted at Nottingham Girls’ High School.

Over 700 pupils compete in GDST inaugural Regional Festival of Sport

In February 2024, students from across the GDST’s family of schools participated in the first ever GDST Regional Festival of Sport.

Skills for Life – National Apprenticeship Week 2024

This National Apprenticeship Week we interviewed a GDST alumna about her apprenticeship in Electrical & Electronics at Rolls-Royce.

GDST alumna and female project team lead the design and construction of new sustainable learning space

The GDST alumna and female project team behind the design and construction of Notting Hill & Ealing’s new sustainable junior school building.

GDST Alumnae Recognised in the King’s New Year Honours

Six GDST alumnae, and a former GDST Council Chair, have been awarded for their exceptional service to society. Dianne Jeffrey…

GDST Senior Schools and Sixth Forms Round Up — Autumn Term 2023

Our Autumn 2023 Round Up of the events, activities and successes that took place at our GDST Senior Schools and Sixth Form this term.

A family of schools

23 independent schools and two academies in England and Wales