There has never been a better time to choose a career in science and engineering, says Steve Adams, Head of Science at Shrewsbury School who gives some pointers on how to prepare for one.
Education
The choices are out there
July 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Kate Bellingham, former presenter of Tomorrow’s World, is a trained engineer and National Champion of Careers for STEM ( science, technology, engineering and maths). She challenges a few commonly held perceptions
Science: the new frontline
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First Eleven invited Paul Clarke head of science at Oundle, Kate Bellingham former presenter of Tomorrow’s World, Steve Adams of Shrewsbury school and Neil Brooks of The Old Malthouse, Cothill’s inspiring awayday science laboratory, to give their views on how to inspire and educate a new generation of scientists
Girl power
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As British sportswomen fail to deliver on a national level, Patricia Carswell finds out how schools are selling sport to girls.
Football: A class act
July 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The beautiful game is flourishing in independent schools, says John Goodbody
Best of all worlds
July 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Colin Bell, Executive Director of COBIS, discusses the impact of British multi-culturalism on the independent education system.
Is 14 the new 16?
July 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As Cambridge Assessment opens the debate on what age to take GCSEs, Bene’t Steinberg, examines the arguments
Is the Common Entrance old hat?
June 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Paul Brewster of The Beacon, Amersham and chairman of the Prep School Baccalaureate working group, challenges the current exam system
Girls Only Education: Is there a still a place for all Girl Schools?
May 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Janet Murray asks if there is still a place for girls’ only education in the 21st century.
Surviving the First day of school – the Parent’s Guide
May 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sarah Ebner, editor of The Times’ education blog, School Gate, advises on how to negotiate the first day of adult playground politics.
