Why is it socially acceptable to be ‘bad at maths’? The recent publicity given to the Schools Minister’s unwillingness to demonstrate his knowledge of times tables on national radio left… Find out more
Ernest Gimson, the great Arts and Crafts’ maker and architect, described architecture as “building touched with emotion”. Gimson’s final and greatest work was the Bedales Library, which opened in 1921… Find out more
In early May, The Huffington Post published an article by Jennifer Tuckett of Central St Martins in which she stressed the importance of an arts education. Creativity and ‘soft’ skills… Find out more
Recently, Glenalmond College was lucky enough to welcome visiting lecturer Dr Clare Jackson, Director of Studies in History at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, and expert in Stuart History. Dr Jackson gave… Find out more
It is half past four on the first Thursday of a new term. I’ve just finished my daily stint on the front door to see our pupils off home at… Find out more
When I was visiting schools in Manhattan in late October, the teacher showing me round commented on how nervous the children in her school were about the Presidential election campaign…. Find out more
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