The Heads of Bedales Senior, Prep and Pre-prep, Will Goldsmith, Clare Kirkham and Fiona Read, briefly discuss their motivations to become part of the unique Bedales community and plans for the future. Hear about the school’s innovative education philosophy that places emphasis on ‘head, hand and heart’, creativity and experiential learning. The school’s own alternatives to GCSEs are highlighted, which take a more balanced, 21st century approach to assessment and curriculum, and an innovation centre is in development to support broader reform of the education sector in the UK and globally.
Introduced by Old Bedalian Sofia GM (2012-14), this episode is released at the start of the Summer term 2025 during Clare’s first week as Head of Bedales Prep - having taken over from Colin Baty - and was recorded just before Clare joined Bedales.
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