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About jameswilding

Academic Principal Claires Court Schools Long term member & advocate of the Independent Schools Association

Three men in a …

Posted on 24/02/2011 by jameswilding

…boat is a gentle story of companions paddling up the River Thames from London to Oxford in the twilight of the Victorian era. In the travels of our History department to Berlin, this story came to mind on a number … Continue reading →

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A quick scamper up the Reichstag

Posted on 23/02/2011 by jameswilding

Not that long ago, the casual visitor to the German Parliament building in Berlin would be able to join a 100 metre queue and wait their turn to be hurled to the cupola on the top of the Reichstag, the … Continue reading →

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To Berlin for a change in perspective

Posted on 21/02/2011 by jameswilding

In the very recent publication by the Russell group Universities on entrance requirements (read that here – http://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/uploads/Informed-Choices-final.pdf) it is so obvious that the majority of great A level subjects such as English and History are deemed ‘door-openers’ or ‘facilitators’. … Continue reading →

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Asking questions of Parents

Posted on 18/02/2011 by jameswilding

Since the inception of Parental questionnaires as part of the Independent Schools Inspectorate toolkit sometime at the turn of the century, the Principals have used an annual survey of parental attitudes to inform their planning for the future. You can … Continue reading →

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A World gone digital

Posted on 11/02/2011 by jameswilding

In one of my roles in education, I lead an initiative across 300 Independent schools promoting engagement with the range of Information and communication technologies. ICTs for short mean so much to so many, precision with regards to their definition … Continue reading →

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That Royal Wedding

Posted on 24/01/2011 by jameswilding

When the news broke that Prince William and Kate Middleton were to marry, the tabloid party began, with all sorts of hoorays and cheers for the Royal Wedding to come. Whilst I feel sure the palace representatives will do their … Continue reading →

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2011 arrives with a flourish, as does the Ebacc!

Posted on 13/01/2011 by jameswilding

The first week of term has flown by, and the opportunity to welcome boys and girls back from their holidays is of course tempered by the need too for us all to be working hard to get the best out … Continue reading →

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