Education Corner podcast
You can listen to the Education Corner podcast to hear from leading global figures including: Professor Lee Elliot Major OBE, Mrs. Jane Lunnon (Alleyn's School), Ms. Josephine Lane (SPGS) and Ben Draper (British tennis player) with RMG Associates. We also feature diversity and inclusion champions and education experts.
Interview with Ben Draper, young British tennis player
Ben Draper talks about his exciting tennis career to date, his early introduction to the sport through his parents and attending Reed’s School, in Cobham, with his younger brother, Jack Draper. Further to this he discusses his experience at UC Berkeley, USA, and also offers some top tennis tips for success!
Podcast Interviews
Ms. Josephine Lane - Deputy Headmistress of SPGS, Project Re-MAKE
Ms. Josephine Lane - Deputy Headmistress of SPGS, Project Re-MAKE
Ms. Josephine Lane - Deputy Headmistress of SPGS, Project Re-MAKE
We interviewed Ms. Josephine Lane about project ReMAKE. Recently, St Paul’s Girls’ School have taken part in Project ReMAKE and ReMAKE Educational, an outreach project that introduces sixth form pupils to ex-offenders. This gives both sides the opportunity to share experiences, debate ideas and, most importantly, learn.
"Our students have
We interviewed Ms. Josephine Lane about project ReMAKE. Recently, St Paul’s Girls’ School have taken part in Project ReMAKE and ReMAKE Educational, an outreach project that introduces sixth form pupils to ex-offenders. This gives both sides the opportunity to share experiences, debate ideas and, most importantly, learn.
"Our students have come to a real understanding of how important it is to be seen as a productive member of society. They want to have a sense of purpose and identity that is supported and that helps with the transition back into society."
Miss Joanne Croft - Headmistress of Rye St. Antony
Ms. Josephine Lane - Deputy Headmistress of SPGS, Project Re-MAKE
Ms. Josephine Lane - Deputy Headmistress of SPGS, Project Re-MAKE
We interviewed Miss Joanne Croft about the ethos of Rye St Antony, being apart of the Girls on Board approach, boarding options, supporting the students’ wellbeing, SEN and bursaries.
" Our school is all about empowering the child to be the best version of themselves. It is about giving the child space to learn and love learning. It is
We interviewed Miss Joanne Croft about the ethos of Rye St Antony, being apart of the Girls on Board approach, boarding options, supporting the students’ wellbeing, SEN and bursaries.
" Our school is all about empowering the child to be the best version of themselves. It is about giving the child space to learn and love learning. It is about giving the child space to find their own talents, their own individual skills that they are good at."
Elizabeth Laird - Author
Ms. Josephine Lane - Deputy Headmistress of SPGS, Project Re-MAKE
Seyi Aiyegbusi - Reeds Alumni and Ex-Rugby player
Elizabeth Laird talks to us about her long-standing career as an author and the personal experiences that have led to her writing about topical issues related to refugees, plastic pollution and the inspiration for her latest book.
"Upon my return to London, I interviewed Iraq refugees to get their stories. I always feel that with books lik
Elizabeth Laird talks to us about her long-standing career as an author and the personal experiences that have led to her writing about topical issues related to refugees, plastic pollution and the inspiration for her latest book.
"Upon my return to London, I interviewed Iraq refugees to get their stories. I always feel that with books like that, I have witnessed some of the greatest stories of our time."
Seyi Aiyegbusi - Reeds Alumni and Ex-Rugby player
Mrs. Louise McCabe Arnold - Headmistress of Surbiton High Girls' Prep
Seyi Aiyegbusi - Reeds Alumni and Ex-Rugby player
We interviewed Seyi Aiyegbusi, an Old Reedonian and exceptional rugby player at the London Nigerian Rugby Club.
"The key to a free market actually working, is all things being equal. The world is not equal, so let us take that into consideration and let us facilitate those who have less, or have less opportunity, providing them the chance to contribute."
Dr. Joe Spence - Headmaster of Dulwich College
Mrs. Louise McCabe Arnold - Headmistress of Surbiton High Girls' Prep
Mrs. Louise McCabe Arnold - Headmistress of Surbiton High Girls' Prep
Dr. Joe Spence, long-standing headmaster at Dulwich College, talks about the ethos and efforts being made to ensure they are a fully diverse and inclusive school for boys’ in London.
"Our job is to be allies, and that leads very neatly into trying to educate the boys to realise that feminism is not about women versus men. It is not a girls
Dr. Joe Spence, long-standing headmaster at Dulwich College, talks about the ethos and efforts being made to ensure they are a fully diverse and inclusive school for boys’ in London.
"Our job is to be allies, and that leads very neatly into trying to educate the boys to realise that feminism is not about women versus men. It is not a girls’ issue. It is very powerful to move forward in that space and that is where we are at the moment."
Mrs. Louise McCabe Arnold - Headmistress of Surbiton High Girls' Prep
Mrs. Louise McCabe Arnold - Headmistress of Surbiton High Girls' Prep
Mrs. Louise McCabe Arnold - Headmistress of Surbiton High Girls' Prep
We interviewed Mrs. Louise McCabe-Arnold, who speaks about her new role as headmistress, the school ethos, supporting parents, bursaries, entrance procedures and even her school friendly dog!
"I think that the wonderful appeal of Surbiton is that the girls reach that high academic standard, with an excellent education, but they get that without having to compete for a secondary school place."
Mr. Joe Silvester - Wetherby Senior School
Mrs. Jane Lunnon - Alleyn's School, Dulwich
Mr. Joe Silvester - Wetherby Senior School
We interviewed Mr. Joe Silvester post his first term as the new Headmaster at Wetherby Senior School in central London about how the boys are benfitting from the single-sex education and their positive strides post pandemic in exams and sports.
"To suggest that we are looking for any recurring feature would be a slight misnomer. I think that our strength is our diversity."
Mr. Dominic Oliver - Lancing College
Mrs. Jane Lunnon - Alleyn's School, Dulwich
Mr. Joe Silvester - Wetherby Senior School
We interviewed Mr. Dominic Oliver about his last 10 years leading Lancing College in Sussex and were able to learn about the ethos at Lancing College and the aims of the staff and their key concern to reflect pupil voice in their teaching and learning at the school and the benefits of boarding.
"I know all of the students here. I love the fact that I know them and know them well. "
Mrs. Jane Lunnon - Alleyn's School, Dulwich
Mrs. Jane Lunnon - Alleyn's School, Dulwich
Mr. Lee Elliot Major OBE - first professor of Social Mobility at Exeter University
We interviewed Mrs. Jane Lunnon, leading and first Headmistress of Alleyn's School, about their global approach to learning and how they have supported the chidlren through the many issues that have arisen since the pandemic including: BLM, Everyone's Invited, gender equality and the digital advances that have been made since going online
We interviewed Mrs. Jane Lunnon, leading and first Headmistress of Alleyn's School, about their global approach to learning and how they have supported the chidlren through the many issues that have arisen since the pandemic including: BLM, Everyone's Invited, gender equality and the digital advances that have been made since going online.
"We're looking for young people who are hungry for opportunity, who are curious and eager for the future and what it holds."
Mr. Lee Elliot Major OBE - first professor of Social Mobility at Exeter University
Mr. Lee Elliot Major OBE - first professor of Social Mobility at Exeter University
Mr. Lee Elliot Major OBE - first professor of Social Mobility at Exeter University
We interviewed Mr. Lee Elliot Major about his pivotal position at Exeter University leading the increased focus on inclusion and diversity. He also was able to discuss his recent book The Good Parent Educator.
"As a university, we want to educate and help young people from all backgrounds, so we have some ambitious targets for over the nex
We interviewed Mr. Lee Elliot Major about his pivotal position at Exeter University leading the increased focus on inclusion and diversity. He also was able to discuss his recent book The Good Parent Educator.
"As a university, we want to educate and help young people from all backgrounds, so we have some ambitious targets for over the next 5-10 years as a part of the University strategy. This is mainly to try to enrol more state school students and more students from disadvantaged backgrounds."
Ms. Ffion Robinson - Churcher's College Junior School
Mr. Lee Elliot Major OBE - first professor of Social Mobility at Exeter University
Ms. Ffion Robinson - Churcher's College Junior School
We interviewed Ms. Ffion Robinson about the ethos of Churcher's College Juniors. We explore: the advantages of a South Downs location; features of a Churcher's child and activities to support children outside of the classroom.
"Happy children learn best... we adapt, and we are flexible and we create plans according to what children need."
Simon James Green - LGTBQIA+ author
Mr. Lee Elliot Major OBE - first professor of Social Mobility at Exeter University
Ms. Ffion Robinson - Churcher's College Junior School
Simon James Green has been shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Awards 2021, been featured in Book Trust's Great Book's Guide 2021, and has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal 2020.
We discussed some of his favourite books so far, and how he explores LGBTQ+ characters within them.Simon also talked about his latest book Sleep-over Take-over, which came out in January 2022!
Marvyn Harrison - Dope Black Dads
Dr. Sandie Okoro - inclusion and diversity champion
Dr. Sandie Okoro - inclusion and diversity champion
Marvyn Harrison, founder of Dope Black Dads and BELOVD, talks to us about his experience as a father and his work as a celebrated leader and voice for diversity and inclusion.
"Words become your actions, become your thoughts, become your feelings."
Dr. Sandie Okoro - inclusion and diversity champion
Dr. Sandie Okoro - inclusion and diversity champion
Dr. Sandie Okoro - inclusion and diversity champion
Dr. Sandie Okoro, General Council of World Bank and Vice President, discusses the importance of using her 'voice' to support gender and racial equality. Dr. Okoro shares some insight into her childhood experiences in education that enabled her to become a diversity and inclusion champion.
"Women are half the world's population; we need to be in half the conversations, we need to be half of the people in the room."
Miss Olivia Buchanan - Falcons Prep School
Dr. Sandie Okoro - inclusion and diversity champion
Miss Olivia Buchanan - Falcons Prep School
We interviewed Miss Olivia Buchanan about the ethos of Falcons Prep School, including: what they look for in their children; how they help support them post lockdown; Black History Month and much more!
Mr. Bart Wielenga - Blundell's School
Mr. Simon Williams - Churcher's College
Miss Olivia Buchanan - Falcons Prep School
We interviewed Mr. Bart Wielenga about the academics at Blundell's, their main entry points and their wonderful location in Tiverton, Devon. Be sure to listen in for information about their extracurriculars, their ethos, scholarships and bursaries.
“Of course, getting a good set of grades matters, as grades open up opportunities, but really, it’s the other skills that are developed at school that are important, as these are the skills that students need to be successful in society.”
Mr. Simon Williams - Churcher's College
Mr. Simon Williams - Churcher's College
Mr. Simon Williams - Churcher's College
Mr. Simon Williams, Headmaster of Churcher's College, discusses the benefits of a school in the countryside, the COVID learning gap and a classic Churcher's pupil.
"I think the children here are multitalented, but with a competency and a confidence, which allows them to progress onto the next stage in their life, but also to make a grand success of whatever they go on to do."
Mrs. Beth Dawson - Sutton High School
Mr. Simon Williams - Churcher's College
Mr. Simon Williams - Churcher's College
The Headmistress of Sutton High GDST discusses Sutton's academic results and destinations, the benefits of a single sex education and a typical Sutton girl. Listen in for more.
“Our three values are courage, truth and joy and they are a part of absolutely everything that we do!”
Mr. Dan Thornburn - Edgeborough School
Mr. Jon Hetherington - More House School
Mr. Dan Thornburn - Edgeborough School
Edgeborough Headmaster talks about the upcoming merge with Charterhouse, the outdoor learning and the main entry points.
“We try to have the children really being children, getting stuck into stuff, enjoying their childhood.”
Mr. John Floyd - Bruern Abbey School
Mr. Jon Hetherington - More House School
Mr. Dan Thornburn - Edgeborough School
Bruern Abbey is a school that specialises in preparing boys aged 8-13 with
learning difficulties for Common Entrance. We spoke to the Headmaster about their learning support, flexible boarding and the boys' secondary school destinations.
“Their self-confidence and self-belief increases, they get a better understanding of themselves both in terms of their strength and weaknesses,”
Mr. Jon Hetherington - More House School
Mr. Jon Hetherington - More House School
Mr. Alastair Gloag - Saint Christina's School
More House offers specialist support for boys with specific learning and language-based difficulties. We spoke to the Headmaster about the support they offer, their mainstream curriculum and their BTEC options.
“Every single one of our teachers has a very keen awareness of what the potential barriers are for our sorts of pupils and they deliver in a way that supports neurodiversity.”
Mr. Alastair Gloag - Saint Christina's School
Mrs. Joanna Hubbard - Shrewsbury House School
Mr. Alastair Gloag - Saint Christina's School
The Headmaster of Saint Christina's (3-11) discusses their location in Central London, their forward facing perspective and their environmental initiatives.
“We are looking to grow children who are resilient, children who are robust, children who know the difference between right and wrong, children who have compassion.”
Mr. James Dahl - Wellington College
Mrs. Joanna Hubbard - Shrewsbury House School
Mrs. Joanna Hubbard - Shrewsbury House School
Mr. James Dahl, 15th Master of Wellington College, talks to us about being a Headmaster during COVID, the new Education Grant and their work with local state schools. Well worth a listen if you want to hear more about the the fizz of Wellington!
"Absolutely, I am very keen moving forward that our social impact our social responsibility work falls into three areas. One is around direct partnerships with schools, teacher to teacher, teacher to pupil, pupil to pupil. The second branch of work is widening access, you mentioned the Prince Albert foundation and that is our transformational bursary scheme that we are really keen to grow. This third branch is this new educational grant, and we have just appointed someone to come in and lead that entire process."
Mrs. Joanna Hubbard - Shrewsbury House School
Mrs. Joanna Hubbard - Shrewsbury House School
Mrs. Joanna Hubbard - Shrewsbury House School
Mrs. Joanna Hubbard discusses her move from the Rowans School to become Head of Shrewsbury House School.