In this episode, we featured Mrs. Donna Stevens, Chief Executive of the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA), which represents the heads of over one hundred all-girls’ schools across the UK. Donna, who joined the GSA in 2021, shared details of her background, the GSA’s ethos and legacy, and how the GSA continues to advocate for girls’ education both nationally and internationally.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we welcomed Kate Griggs, Founder and CEO of Made By Dyslexia. Kate spoke with us about shifting the narrative on dyslexia, how she and her company continue to advocate for better support and opportunities for dyslexics and how Dyslexic Thinking can thrive in a future powered by AI.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we welcome Heads from leading Sussex independent schools:

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we spoke with Mrs. Alison Fleming, Head of Newton Prep School in Battersea, London. Newton Prep School is a co-educational prep school for children aged 3-13, known for its excellent academic results and broad range of co-curricular opportunities. Alison discussed the benefits of co-education, the unique curriculum offered at the school and the challenging impact of the VAT on independent school fees.

In this episode, we spoke with Miss Kate Bailey, Headmistress of Godstowe School in Buckinghamshire. With a strong focus on happiness, confidence and success, Godstowe is England’s first prep school to offer both day and boarding options for girls. With Godstowe’s 125th anniversary approaching, Kate reflected on both the rich history and the forward-looking approach of the school, as well as the shared values of the school community.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we welcomed Mrs. Alison Melrose, Head at Cameron Vale School, a co-educational prep school located in the heart of Chelsea, London. Alison spoke with us about the school’s ethos, the importance of outdoor learning, the possible VAT on school fees and the exciting future for Cameron Vale.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, Mr. Michael Hodge, Principal of Broomwood Group and Head of Broomwood Boys, Mrs. Louisa McCafferty, Head of Broomwood Girls and Mrs. Caron Mackay, Head of Broomwood Pre-Prep discuss the school group’s unique ‘best of both worlds’ ethos, how they prepare children for school transitions and equip them for future success.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, Mr. James Dahl spoke to us about the work being done at Wellington College to promote and support social mobility, the possibility of VAT being introduced to school fees and the potential impact of this on social mobility and student support across the education sector.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, Ben McCarey spoke to us about the innovative and informal approach at Frensham Heights, how they encourage teachers to use creative and experimental methods and how they hope to continue to support this alternative and effective method into the future.

In this episode of Education Corner Podcast, we welcomed Mrs. Samantha Price, the new Head of Cranleigh School in Surrey. Having taken up her role in August 2024, Samantha is the first female head in Cranleigh’s nearly 160-year history. In this conversation, she shared her vision for Cranleigh and how she plans to build upon its strong heritage.