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Christine Cunniffe Shares an Optimistic Vision for the Future of Education
"There has never been a greater opportunity to change children's lives." Those words from Christine Cunniffe stayed with me long after lunch yesterday. As another academic year draws to a…
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Wellington College International Lagos: Sir Anthony Seldon Shares His Vision for Nigeria
Last week I had the privilege of filming at Wellington College in Berkshire, about the launch of Wellington College International Lagos, which will welcome its first day and boarding pupils…
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Inside Kingswood School: Hannah Drew Reflects on Another Outstanding Year
We popped into see Hannah Drew, Director of External Relations at Kingswood School, Bath today. In this interview she reflects on another outstanding year. Mark: "Looking back over the last…
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What makes Earlscliffe such a distinctive place to study?
In this short interview we filmed with, Dr Nicola Robinson, their new Head, she, explains how the school's stunning coastal location in Folkestone helps shape the student experience - from…
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A pleasure to be back in Lagos last week for the Lagos Private Wealth Conference, where I had the opportunity to lead a panel discussion on "Why UK Education Still…
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UK Boarding Schools Week 2026
Families considering a UK boarding school education are invited to attend UK Boarding Schools Week at The George Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Saturday 19 September 2026. Meet leading British schools,…
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Webinar: Preparing for Selective UK Boarding School Admissions
Families considering selective UK boarding schools are invited to join educational consultant Mark Brooks and tutor Fenella Chesterfield on Thursday 18 June at 11:00am (UK & Nigeria time) for a…
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Lagos Private Wealth Conference
I’m delighted and honoured to have been invited back for the third consecutive year to speak at the Lagos Private Wealth Conference next week. It is Africa’s premier gatherings of…
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UK–Mauritius Education Reception Highlights Growing Global Partnership Opportunities
It was a pleasure to bring together leaders from across the education sector this evening at the UK–Mauritius Schools & Global Partnerships Networking Reception kindly hosted at Dukes House, London.…
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Lagos in Motion: A Week of Education, Partnership and Possibility
A packed and productive first programme in Lagos for the Department for Business and Trade Schools & Skills Mission to Nigeria last week. We visited a number of school projects…
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Strengthening UK–Nigeria Education Partnerships: Ministerial Talks in Abuja
A high-level meeting took place earlier this week in Abuja between the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, and a delegation of leading UK independent schools.This was as part…
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DBT Schools and Skills Mission to Nigeria
A fantastic start to the Department for Business and Trade Schools and Skills Mission to Nigeria. A reception in Abuja last night brought together 25 leading school principals and education…
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