School Guide, Edinburgh
The Nursery and School Guide Edinburgh Magazine presents the School Guide Edinburgh Podcast — a series of in-depth conversations with leaders from Edinburgh's top independent schools. It helps parents navigate school options and discuss the hot topics of the day.
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Episodes
12 episodes
The Compass School, Haddington, Head - Mark Becher
Episode 11 — In conversation with Mark Becher, Head at The Compass School, Haddington.I've known Mark for over 20 years through my work publishing the Nursery and School Guide Magazine, and he is exactly what you'd hope for in an indepe...
Merchiston Head - Huw Jones
Episode 10 – I chat with Huw Jones, head of Merchiston. He's been Head for just over a year now, and I think you will agree that Huw comes across as an extremely competent and persuasive leader. In recent years, Merchiston has undergone a signi...
St George's, Edinburgh Head - Carol Chandler-Thompson
Episode 9 - I chat to the very passionate Carol Chandler-Thompson, Head of St George's School, Edinburgh. The only all-girls primary and secondary school in Edinburgh.I had far more questions than time allowed! I hope you will find...
Cargilfield Prep School Head - Colin MacIntosh
In Episode 8, I chat with Colin MacIntosh, Headmaster of Cargilfield Prep School.Cargilfield is a co-ed nursery and prep school with boarding and day pupils aged 3 to 13. It is situated in the Barnton/Cramond area on the west side of Edi...
Edinburgh Montessori Art School (EMAS) Head - Emma Rattigan
In Episode 7, I chat with Emma Rattigan, Founder and Principal of the Edinburgh Montessori Art School (EMAS).Emma's passion for, and deep knowledge of, the Montessori ethos of teaching and learning shines through from start to finish. I ...
George Heriot's Head, Gareth Warren
In this episode 6, I sit down with the incredibly personable Gareth Warren, Principal at George Heriot's. Once again, I put the same core questions to him — giving you the perfect opportunity to contrast and compare Heriot's with the other scho...
Loretto School Head - Pete Richardson
Episode 5 is the first conversation in our series with the head of a boarding school.Pete Richardson is Head of Loretto School, a co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 3 to 18, with nursery provision. Located in Musselbu...
The Montessori Nursery & School Head - Trish Thornton
Episode 4 offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at The Montessori Nursery and School in Murrayfield, Edinburgh.The nursery welcomes children from age 2.5, with the primary school catering for ages 6–12.In 25 years of ...
Erskine Stewart Melville Head - Anthony Simpson
In episode three, I'm delighted to be joined by Anthony Simpson, Principal of Erskine Stewart Melville — a co-educational independent day school for children aged 3 to 18.The nursery welcomes children from age 3 at the Junior School on t...
Edinburgh Academy Head - Barry Welsh
In the second episode of the series, I'm delighted to be joined by Mr Barry Welsh, Rector of The Edinburgh Academy — a co-educational independent day school for children aged 2 to 18.The Nursery welcomes children from age 2 at the Junior...
Clifton Hall School Head - Jill Drummond
For this first episode, I am delighted to be joined by Mrs Jill Drummond, Headteacher at Clifton Hall, a co-ed independent school for 3-18-year-olds in Newbridge, on the west side of Edinburgh. During our conversation, I felt Jill's...
Introducing ...School Guide, Edinburgh
Welcome to this trailer for the School Guide Edinburgh. A podcast series where I chat to top independent school heads ahead of the open day season. I hope this series will help you on your journey to find the right school for your child.