Bedales – Head Hand and Heart
This episode is about a school with over 130 years of history as a progressive and innovative educational institution. An exclusive school with old world charm and new world perspectives on teaching and learning.
I am joined by Will Goldsmith who is the Head of Bedales School in Petersfield England. Founded by John Badley in 1893, it is a private school offering an alternative to GCSE courses and assessments. The school has been described as “disciplined but not rule bound” where there are no uniforms and students and teachers call each other by first name. Will joined Bedales in April 2021 as deputy head of academics and was acting head by September of that year, so he has been the head of the school for about 4 years.
“An educator by conviction, with a firm belief in the power of literature and language to improve the lives of my students. Proud to be an openly gay teacher, supporting all my students and colleagues in the expression of their identity.”
The Education Innovators Podcast is a weekly conversation between Eric Byron and guests from all aspects of education around the world. We look for innovative ideas and practical examples of things happening in schools and learning environments that are of interest to teachers, corporate trainers, school administrators, EdTech providers, students, parents, and anyone else interested in education.
Links:
Will Goldsmith:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-goldsmith-47200873/
Bedales School:
Bedales Video: Cultivating A Community of Learners:
“AI Needs You: How We Can Change AI’s Future and Save Our Own” by Verity Harding:
https://www.amazon.com/AI-Needs-You-Change-Future/dp/0691244871/
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This podcast is produced entirely by Eric Byron.
You can contact Eric at eric@edinnovationpod.com
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