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.

Alumna of the Year 2017 nominee profile: Sophie Newton, South Hampstead High School

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Nominated for her outstanding work in the field of advertising and technology.

Alumna of the Year 2017 nominee profile: Hannah Mills, Howell’s School Llandaff

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Nominated for her outstanding sporting achievements.

Alumna of the Year 2017 nominee profile: Saskia Marsh, Wimbledon High School

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Nominated for her outstanding charitable work in the Middle East, Africa and Europe.

Alumna of the Year 2017 nominee profile: Emily Grossman, South Hampstead High School

By GDST

Nominated for her outstanding contribution to STEM education.

Alumna of the Year 2017 nominee profile: Helen ApSimon, Northampton High School

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Nominated for her outstanding research into the effects of Air Pollution on human health & ecosystems.

Alumna of the Year 2017 nominee profile: Maryla Ingham, Sutton High School

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Nominated for her outstanding contribution to the Royal Navy.

Alumna of the Year 2017 nominee profile: Cressida Dick, Oxford High School

By GDST

In 2017, Cressida was appointed the first female Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police in its 188-year history. The full copy…

GDST Travel Scholarship report: the magic of Morocco

By GDST Blackheath High School

Saina Hydara, a recent alumna of Blackheath High School and recipient of a GDST Travel Scholarship, shares her amazing experience of Morocco.…

Portsmouth High School GDST girls take part in World Wide Walk for PlanUK

By GDST Portsmouth High School

Over 400 girls from Portsmouth High School took part in PlanUK’s 10km World Wide Walk on Wednesday 29 March 2017.

A family of schools

23 independent schools and two academies in England and Wales