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Given the cataclysmic battles taking place in Ukraine and Gaza, the extraordinary impact those conflicts are having on the innocent citizens caught up therein are causing emotions to run high. Both wars are unfolding catastrophes, amplified by the immediacy of … Continue reading →

‘Building the future for our children and young people’ – Your place is here Our development as a school over the last three years may seem to have been slowed by the interruption caused by Covid-19 and the refusal by … Continue reading →

Friday 13 October update – last week’s blog is rather kindly validated by Professor Alan Smithers’ letter in today’s Times newspaper – Readers who have engaged with my writings over the years know that, where I can, I give credit … Continue reading →

Firstly, I extend a warm welcome to all of our Claires Court Schools community, returning as we have this week from our Summer break. From the many parents, teachers and friends I know, our own country seems to have been … Continue reading →

The summer break gives staff, families and our wider school community a break from the tyranny of school routines. We know for some though that breaks in routine are a curse, not a blessing, part of the widely accepted condition … Continue reading →

Thirteen years ago, the future direction of English Education was changed by the appointment of Michael Gove as Secretary of State for Education. With the simple click of a question to an AI bot, I can publish the following ‘lowlights’ … Continue reading →

I am of course deeply indebted to Wikipedia for filling me in on the expert knowledge needed to write this half-term posting. But before I do, and to get you in the mood, please consider watching this wonderful curtain raiser … Continue reading →

Because parenting doesn’t come with instructions, SchoolTV is a wellbeing resource implemented at our school to help support you in the challenges of modern-day parenting. Parenting is a learning journey and it’s easy to feel stressed and overwhelmed when faced … Continue reading →

The PTA are delighted to announce that the table reservations for the annual ball are now available. So, get your table guests ready! We have managed to keep the ticket prices the same as last year at £85 each which … Continue reading →