Head, All Hallows Prep
We are certainly not planning to start in early September by simply launching into the new timetable, reminding our pupils of the processes in place and expecting them to just ‘get on with things.’ As always, we need to be mindful of their happiness and wellbeing in all we do too. Insecurity, confusion, trepidation, bewilderment […]
Read MoreI was honoured to be asked to talk at the British Boarding Schools Network conference last week, where I addressed how, as a prep school, we play a key and critical role in building the foundations for our children’s success and preparing them for life, wherever it may take them. This clip (very odd for […]
Read MoreThis week I spent time with a group of fellow psychologists that devote at least some of their time working in education. Aside from spending an afternoon swapping resources, building links and sharing our experiences, a few key themes emerged in our discussions. One topic that was revisited repeatedly was fear of failure, or more […]
Read MoreAs a school, we continually seek to monitor not only the quality of our provision, but how we do what we do. This can take the form of book scrutinies, talking with parents, pupil focus groups, peer observations, surveys and a whole host of other processes. Talking with children and watching them learn – rather […]
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Dr Trevor Richards 