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Fees, takeovers, mergers, a hostile political climate – top education journalists and experts report on the latest private school news. In this opening panel from the Autumn Independent Schools Show our panel od experts explore the current landscape of private education in the UK. Our panel of experts delves into the challenges, opportunities, and evolving trends shaping independent schools today. Chairperson Tori Cadogan, Education Editor, Tatler - Tatler Schools Guide Speakers Robert Lewis ...

In this thought-provoking episode of the Independent Schools Show podcast, Grace Moody-Stuart, Director at The Good Schools Guide, is joined by Adam Pettitt, Head of Highgate School, and Will Goldsmith, Head of Bedales. As leaders of two of the UK’s foremost co-educational schools, they explore the benefits, challenges, and long-term impact of educating boys and girls together. How does co-education shape pupils’ social development, confidence, and academic outcomes? What role does it play in...

In this episode of the Independent Schools Show podcast, Melanie Sanderson from The Good Schools Guide chairs a conversation with senior leaders from three top schools outside the capital: Gavin Horgan, Head of Millfield (Somerset), John Maguire, Head of Bishop’s Stortford College (Hertfordshire), and Heather Beeby, Deputy Director of Admissions at Lancing College (Sussex). Together, they explore how families are rethinking the London-centric mindset and what it’s really like to l...

In this standout episode from the Think Academy Theatre at the Independent Schools Show, Sir Anthony Seldon - educationalist, author, and former head of Wellington College - offers a compelling overview of why Britain’s private schools continue to lead the way in education. Whether you’re weighing the value of independent education or seeking clarity on what sets these schools apart, Sir Anthony lays out the key advantages: academic excellence, pastoral care, co-curricular breadth, and charac...

In this compelling episode of the Independent Schools Show podcast, Grace Moody-Stuart, Director at The Good Schools Guide, leads a thoughtful discussion with Caroline Gill, Director of Admissions at St Paul’s School, and Rick Clarke, Head of St James Senior Boys’ School. Together, they examine the evolving landscape of boys’ education in the 21st century - from mental health and identity to resilience and academic pressure. What do boys need today to thrive, and how can schools and par...