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Why developing a sense of Agency in children and young people is one of the main purposes of Education.

Posted on 10/10/2024 by jameswilding

Over recent years in England and across the Western World, there has developed an epidemic failure of the mental well-being of our children and young people. Employers talk openly about how young graduates entering the workplace have a sense of … Continue reading →

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Work in Progress 4 – What the future holds!

Posted on 03/10/2024 by jameswilding

This blog is about the research and subsequent efforts I and my colleagues continue to conduct to ensure that ‘why, how and what we do’ works. Circa 30 years ago, the Mast Organisation based in Taplow introduced me to 2 … Continue reading →

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“Doing the Right Thing Right” – There is an even greater good!

Posted on 07/06/2024 by jameswilding

It’s 25 years since I knew I was to lead as Chairman the Independent Schools Association, and it made me concentrate on the ‘Power of words’ spoken as “Calls for Action!” At a time when politics in the UK had … Continue reading →

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“Tradition is an experiment that worked” – Emile Peynaud

Posted on 17/05/2024 by jameswilding

As a headteacher of some 43 years and counting, I’ve met a decent number of unknown unknowns over my time, problems the genesis of which I had no insight, but for which I have had to seek understandings, pathways and … Continue reading →

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“I’ve got a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” – Dorothy to Toto in the Wizard of Oz

Posted on 02/05/2024 by jameswilding

One of the most brilliant films I saw early in my childhood was the re-released film “The Wizard of Oz” (originally 1939). Put simply, in a world that was still largely black and white, TV absolutely and a lot of … Continue reading →

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Anxiety matters… 2024 style

Posted on 19/04/2024 by jameswilding

I write for educational reasons, professional discourse and for therapy, so I am not quite certain where this blog sits… but if you are seeking the most up-to-date information and support, go here now. Since publishing this blog last week, … Continue reading →

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Spring 2024 End of Term Principals’ memo to Claires Court School community

Posted on 28/03/2024 by jameswilding

2024’s incessant winter deluge won no friends here, seriously disrupting our various sporting programmes throughout the term. Even so, a huge diverse set of experiences still ran, nicely captured on our website newsreel here. Last week out came the sunshine, … Continue reading →

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Meeting Regulatory Compliance 2024

Posted on 16/02/2024 by jameswilding

Following a recent visit by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, I am delighted to report that we were found to be fully compliant against the Independent Schools Standards Regulations, and can now look forward to a further 3 years of approved … Continue reading →

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This month on Claires Court SchoolTV – Respectful Relationships – one of the great bonuses our PTA provide!

Posted on 02/02/2024 by jameswilding

For this first year of provision, the Claires Court Parent Teacher Association have supported the school’s pastoral teams through the provision of this fabulous service for parents, teachers and schools. Creating great conversations at home is really important, but all … Continue reading →

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Principal for the Day – my work through the eyes of a boy aged 13 and three-quarters…

Posted on 30/09/2015 by jameswilding

It is a well know fact that the Headteachers within Claires Court have on occasion had their ‘lives’ auctioned to the highest bidder at the PTA Summer Ball; and my esteemed colleagues have then returned to the ranks whilst their … Continue reading →

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