Bedales Podcast
Bedales Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Bedales Podcast. Bedales is, and has always been, a unique community; there’s lots to talk about. Join us as we sit down with former and current students, staff and speakers alike to discuss a range of topics centred around the school and life beyond Bedales. As per our philosophy, we talk to the whole person - head, hand and heart.Please note the views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of Bedales School.Credits: Bedales Podcast logo created by Agnes; jingles created by Anna; Intros/Outros created by Nadia, all 6.1 (year 12) students at Bedales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast covers a range of topics including innovative education philosophies, personal experiences within the Bedales community, and discussions on extracurricular activities. Specific episodes dive into the motivations of school heads, teaching styles of long-time educators, and the career journeys of alumni in fields such as music and education, emphasizing the holistic development approach of 'head, hand, and heart'.

Welcome to the Bedales Podcast. Bedales is, and has always been, a unique community; there’s lots to talk about. Join us as we sit down with former and current students, staff and speakers alike to discuss a range of topics centred around the school and life beyond Bedales. As per our philosophy, we talk to the whole person – head, hand and heart.
Please note the views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of Bedales School.
Credits: Bedales Podcast logo created by Agnes; jingles created by Anna; Intros/Outros created by Nadia, all 6.1 (year 12) students at Bedales.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to this Christmas episode of the Bedales Podcast featuring interviews, carols and readings from members of the Bedales School community. We hear from Clare Kirkham (Head of Bedales Prep) and Will Goldsmith (Head of Bedales) in conversation with Sixth Form students Orlando and Aaron.
We then enjoy highlights from the Bedales Service of Carols and Readings for Advent and Christmas, recorded from All Saints’ Church, Steep in December 2025, led by Doug McIlwraith, Director of Music, and featuring the Bedales Senior Choir and readings from students and staff. Thank you to Harry Boulton, Assistant Director of Music, for the recording of the service, Rev Canon Dr Susie Collingridge for taking the service and making available the church, The congregation for joining in so heartily with the singing, and to Sofia GM, Old Bedalian, for producing this episode.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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