Stafford House awarded grant to support teaching in English in the developing world
Stafford House London has been awarded a grant as part of the British Council PRELIM project, a scheme designed to aid English language educational projects in the developing world, run in association with English UK and IATEFL. “We’re delighted to receive this grant from the British Council to help the Cote D’Ivoire National English Teachers’ […]
Young Women Leading the Way in STEM
Tomorrow, 11 February 2023, is International Day of Women and Girls in Science, an annual observance to promote the full and equal access and participation of females in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Females represent half of the world’s population and, therefore, half of its potential. In 2018, research showed that women accounted for […]
A New Principal for The Worthgate School
Dr Ian Gross has been appointed Principal of The Worthgate School, part of the CATS Global Schools Group, assuming the permanent position from September 2023. Over the last 15 years, Ian has held several senior academic leadership positions at schools worldwide, including Bahrain, Thailand, Egypt, Argentina, and, most recently, Malaysia. He joins with in-depth knowledge of […]
Double Award Win for The Worthgate School
The Worthgate School is celebrating two award wins in recognition of excellence and achievement. Winner of the Independent Schools Association (ISA) Award for Excellence and Innovation in Mental Health and Wellbeing 2022 The ISA Awards recognise excellence and innovation and celebrate the breadth of quality and provision in independent education across the UK. This year, […]
Reimagining assessment for the next generation of world shapers
The pandemic caused two years of disruption for GCSE and A level exams, with 2022 marking the first-time pupils formally sat their exams since 2019. However, for one qualification at CATS Global Schools (CGS), the University Foundation Programme (UFP), COVID-19 didn’t present the same assessment challenges that traditional exams faced, such as inaccurate or inflated […]
Education Committee to drive student outcomes and teaching and learning best practice
CATS Global Schools (CGS) Education Committee held its inaugural meeting to drive student outcomes and teaching and learning best practice earlier this month. The Committee, co-chaired by Managing Director Schools, Dr Craig Wilson and Dr Sue Brindley, Chief Academic Advisor and an Associate Professor at the University of Cambridge, will achieve this partly through creating a […]
CGS Perseverance Award Winner: Richard Harrison-Poole, Bournemouth Collegiate School
Richard Harrison-Poole, Bournemouth Collegiate School’s (BCS) Director of School and Academy Sport, Head of Co-curricular Activities, and Independent School Association South West Co-ordinator joins Rob Mathers as joint winner of the CGS Perseverance Award. The award celebrates employees who have exhibited true perseverance, dedication, and persistence to improve the staff or student experience. Richard has a […]
From Britain’s First Black Firefighter to the Strange Career of the Statue in Modern American History
This week, we welcomed two guest speakers as part of Black History Month UK. Great-granddaughter of Britain’s First Black Firefighter shares her family story Guest speaker, Dr Samantha Harding, with Marilyn Gentle-Walsh of Guildhouse School, London Dr Samantha Harding visited Guildhouse School, London, to talk about George Arthur Roberts, her great-grandfather. Samantha reflected on his […]
Celebrating the rebrand of Guildhouse School, London and The Worthgate School, Canterbury
Last week saw the official launch ceremonies for the Guildhouse School, London and The Worthgate School in Canterbury, following the recent rebranding initiative. The events brought together staff, students, dignitaries, and special guests to toast the schools’ futures. Guildhouse School, London Chris Stacey, CEO of CATS Global Schools, and the Guildhouse School Headmaster, James Slocombe, […]
Headteacher appointed for BCS
Acting Headteacher, Maria Coulter, has been appointed to the permanent position of Head of Bournemouth Collegiate School (BCS) with immediate effect. “What sets the school apart today is its clear purpose of equipping our pupils with the tools and experiences for a successful and enriching future by creating a curious, creative and committed community.” Maria […]
