Victoria shares her journey into teaching, reflects on more than 25 years at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’s, and explains how her role has grown alongside the changing landscape of education

She discusses cognitive science, learning to learn, the value of meaningful feedback, and why adaptability, curiosity and a love of learning remain at the heart of great teaching.

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Alistair shares his route into teaching and explains how Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’s supports pupils through the transition into Year 7, with strong pastoral care and plenty of opportunities to settle in, make friends and build confidence.

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In this episode, Abi Evans, Director of Admissions, Marketing and Communications, is joined by Kathryn Houghton, who is always ready with a recommendation and a reason to read.

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In this episode, Abi Evans, Director of Admissions, Marketing and Communications, is joined by Rachael Doogan, Activities Co-ordinator and Head of Academic Drama.

Rachael talks about her route into teaching, why drama matters well beyond the stage, and what co-curricular life brings to students’ day-to-day experience at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’s.

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In the first episode, Abi Evans, Director of Admissions, Marketing and Communications, is joined by who joined Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’s in September 2025 as Head of Classics.

Sam reflects on his journey into teaching, his passion for the ancient world, and what it has been like settling into life at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’s, alongside a glimpse into his interests beyond the classroom.

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