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Join Attain’s Editor as he talks to leading Heads, as well as other special guests, about the issues affecting independent schools and parents today. Our 'Fresh Thinking' programme is published every ... more
FAQs about Fresh Thinking from Attain:How many episodes does Fresh Thinking from Attain have?The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.
May 19, 2021Episode 25: Mobile phonesJoining Matthew this week is Kate Gater, Headmistress of High March School in Buckinghamshire and Chris Burch, Headmaster of Birkdale Prep in Sheffield. We discuss the right time to buy a child a mobile phone and how to ensure children use all electronic devices as safely as possible....more23minPlay
May 11, 2021Episode 24: Effective complainingJoining Matthew this week is Jeremy Banks, Headmaster of Caldicott and Claire Belk, Headmistress of Bellan House, Oswestry School. We discuss how parents should best approach the tricky issue of complaints – and ensure they receive the most helpful resolution to any potential problem....more28minPlay
May 04, 2021Episode 23: Great expeditionsJoining Matthew this week is Emma McKendrick, Headmistress of Downe House and Thomas Garnier, Headmaster of Pangbourne College. We discuss the skills pupils gain from the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, as well as the hugely rewarding sense of service....more23minPlay
April 27, 2021Episode 22: The hope of SummerJoining Matthew this week is Jill Walker of Maltman's Green and Giles Tollit of Horris Hill. The start of the Summer term brings the hope of a return to normality. We discuss how children will adjust and the challenges which still lie ahead....more30minPlay
March 17, 2021Episode 21: Lost learningJoining Matthew this week is Nick Pietrek of Thorpe House School and Bill Sawyer of Yarm Prep. With the Easter holidays fast approaching, we discuss how parents should encourage their children to use this time and whether they should be worried about 'lost learning'....more27minPlay
March 10, 2021Episode 20: Reforming GCSEJoining Matthew this week is Sarah Fletcher of St Paul's Girls' School and Stephen Jones of St Edward's School. We discuss the case for GCSE reform and whether the time has now come – after more than 30 years – for radical change to make the exam more relevant for today's world....more30minPlay
March 03, 2021Episode 19: Admissions stressJoining Matthew this week is Simon Larter-Evans of St Paul's Cathedral School and Suzie Longstaff of Putney High School for Girls. We explore the admissions process for senior schools and ask if competition for places is putting too much pressure on children – and too much stress for parents....more33minPlay
February 24, 2021Episode 18: The return to schoolJoining Matthew this week is Colin Baty of Bedales Prep School and Alastair Speers of Sandroyd School. We discuss how schools are preparing for the return of all pupils and what the priorities should be to ensure the wellbeing of everyone....more20minPlay
February 10, 2021Episode 17: The certainty of uncertaintyJoining Matthew this week is Mark English of University College School and Emma Goldsmith of Winchester House. We talk about how the lack of certainty in life can be a particular challenge for both parents and pupils, having a big effect on anxiety....more26minPlay
February 03, 2021Episode 16: Same old, same oldJoining Matthew this week is Emma Hattersley of Godolphin School and Gareth Jones of St Andrew's Prep Eastbourne. We talk about the problem of monotony and how parents can try and avoid a growing sense of 'Groundhog Day' with home schooling....more26minPlay
FAQs about Fresh Thinking from Attain:How many episodes does Fresh Thinking from Attain have?The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.