November ~ December 2011 - Independent Schools Magazine

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A nice cup of coffee
and a slice of cake!
Staff and pupils from Royal Russell School,
Surrey, shared a cup of coffee and a slice of
cake in their quest to take part in Macmillan’s
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.
The event was organised by members of
Reade House at the school who were offering
everyone the chance to unwind for a moment,
whilst helping people affected by cancer.
A healthy £245 was raised in half an hour for
the charity.
Pictured: Head of Languages Anne Mawer.
The wider Curriculum...
Sharing best practice
The first national conference on the value of
co-curricular and extra-curricular activities
in independent schools has been held in
Nottinghamshire. From rock-climbing to
community service – there was much to discuss.
See feature on page 48.
Season’s Greetings
As has become our custom, this is a combined
November~December issue. Kimble, Jeff,
Andrew and the team wish all readers,
advertisers, and advisory board members a
pleasant Christmas and successful New Year.
Thank you for your interest and support during
2011. Our next issue will be out mid-January.
THIS ISSUE
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, 04
~ we will remember them
Public Benefit ‘liberation’ 05
~ what now for schools?
All change on the inspection express 06
~ chief inspector Christine Ryan provides an update
Losses spell closure 07
~ abrupt end to school founded in 1927
Should schools support Academies? 08 ~ 09
~ guidance for governors; Talking Point
Bribery Act 12
~ what schools need to know
Inspiration from debate 14
~ invitation to join initiative
Diploma in Leadership 18
~ new programme for Years 10 & 11
Four more schools pass Scottish charity test 25
~ success follows two-year implementation
‘My first HMC Conference’ 26
~ refelctions from the new General Secretary
Profile 28 ~ 30
~ in conversation with Mark Eagers
Staff pay survey 31
~ mixed trends in independent school sector
The Wider Curriculum 48 ~ 49
~ ‘sharing best practice’ conference report
Finding the answers to emotional questions 50
~ new service launched
Plus
Harnessing IT without the downsides 10
Science news round~up 16 ~ 17
Drama & Music Focus Feature 20 ~ 24
University admissions review welcomed 30
3D lersson content ~ new research 36
ICT Focus Feature 36 ~ 37
Land Use planning & charitable status 38
Marketing Focus Feature 39 ~ 43
Travel Focus Feature 44 ~ 45
Putting surplus cash to work 46
Asbestos ~ 1 in 5 schools have a problem 49
New Products & Services; The Digest 51 ~ 54
Heads Hunted 55
Is Your School Mentioned? ~ See page 55 for a A-Z listing
Contact Us; Editorial Advisory Board; Key Personnel; Subscription Offer ~ see page 55
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