Student Successes: Oxbridge Offers 2024
Six CATS Global Schools (CGS) students have received offers to study at the University of Cambridge and University of Oxford.
New CGS awards recognise outstanding achievement in Sports
As part of our philosophy of investment in students, we have created a new set of awards – CGS Sports Colours – to recognise outstanding achievements in sports. The awards also recognise the significance of sport as a major contributor to student wellbeing. The Research The benefits of sport to students’ physical health have always […]
An interview with Carolyn Timson, CSVPA’s senior lecturer in Fashion and Branding
In this interview, we meet Carolyn Timson, CSVPA’s senior lecturer in Fashion and Branding and accomplished fashion professional with over 25 years’ experience. As a renowned designer and creative adviser, Carolyn has played significant roles in prestigious brands like Moschino, Versace, and Maxmara, and until recently, was Vice President of Womenswear at Tommy Hilfiger. Her passion […]
Teaching Standards – A Foundation of Excellence
Dr Craig Wilson, CGS’s Managing Director of Schools, introduces the first set of group-wide Teaching Standards designed to build educational excellence. We have always recognised that great teachers are the cornerstone of our mission to create a global community of schools that goes further than others in the pursuit of future-thinking academic excellence. Our teachers are the […]
The Worthgate School reveals a new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA)
A new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) is the latest development at The Worthgate School, which is described as a “game-changer for the community” by Principal Ian Gross. “The MUGA is more than a playground; it’s where students from different backgrounds bond over a shared love for sports.” Ian Gross Principal, The Worthgate School The MUGA is a […]
Your questions answered: National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)
“This FAQ is designed to help you take the first step in completing your registration to achieve a recognised National Professional Qualification.” Louisa Horner Learning and Development Lead, CATS Global Schools Louisa Horner, Learning & Development Lead at CATS Global Schools provides insight into how to apply for an NPQ and what you can expect. […]
A levels: The impact of the proposed changes
Dr Craig Wilson, Managing Director for CATS Global Schools, shares his thoughts on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s plans to reform A levels radically. On Friday 22 Sept 2023, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak asked for plans to be drawn up for the radical reform of A levels, introducing a baccalaureate-style qualification that would allow students to study […]
CGS schools celebrate two ISA award nominations
Bournemouth Collegiate School (BCS) and The Worthgate School are celebrating this week after being shortlisted for an ISA (Independent Schools Association) award. BCS is recognised for its Excellence & Innovation in the Performing Arts, and Worthgate for Excellence and Innovation in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. The ISA Awards celebrate success in its member schools and recognises the […]
Education Philosophy captures the CGS Teaching and Learning approach
Today, CATS Global Schools (CGS) publishes a realigned education philosophy, capturing its current teaching and learning approach. This development is part of the organisation’s strategy to create a global family of schools recognised for educational excellence. “With a repositioning of several of our schools, we took the opportunity to revisit how we articulate our education value […]
Artificial Intelligence and the Point of Me
In this article, Dominic Tomalin, Principal of CATS Cambridge, considers the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on teachers. It is widely recognised that AI can help with tedious administrative tasks, allowing teachers more time to focus on their students, but it also raises the fundamental question: if AI is so powerful and students know how […]