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.
The Heads of Bedales Senior, Prep and Pre-prep, Will Goldsmith, Clare Kirkham and Fiona Read, briefly discuss their motivations to become part of the unique Bedales community and plans for the future. Hear about the school’s innovative education philosophy that places emphasis on ‘head, hand and heart’, creativity and experiential learning. The school’s own alternatives to GCSEs are highlighted, which take a more balanced, 21st century approach to assessment and curriculum, and an innovation centre is in development to support broader reform of the education sector in the UK and globally.
Introduced by Old Bedalian Sofia GM (2012-14), this episode is released at the start of the Summer term 2025 during Clare’s first week as Head of Bedales Prep – having taken over from Colin Baty – and was recorded just before Clare joined Bedales.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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