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Upton Court Grammar School Unveils New Strategic Development Plan for 2024-2027
Upton Court Grammar School is proud to announce the launch of its new Strategic Development Plan (SDP) for the period of 2024-2027. This comprehensive plan aims to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for all students while positioning our school as a...
The myth of talent
Written by: Andy Murdoch, Deputy Headteacher Tweet I’ve always been fascinated by extraordinary human performance. I was lucky enough to be in the Olympic stadium on ‘Super Saturday’ in 2012 where I watched Mo Farah sprint the last lap to win gold in the 10,000m. I...
Neurodiversity blindness in the workplace
Written by: Kelly Lane, Deputy Headteacher, Trevelyan Middle School Invisible Difference - Even if you cannot see it Neurodiversity blindness in the workplace Tweet “You can't be what you can't see” - Marian Wright Edelman, a sentiment as much relevant to staff...
Nevertheless she persisted
Written by: Zelda Marais. Assistant Head, Upton Court Grammar School Tweet Dr. Jessica McCarty (renowned Scientist) writes in her Twitter feed this week: At a NASA Earth meeting 10 years ago, a white male post doc interrupted me to tell me that I didn’t understand...
The Power of Diverse Thinking
Written By: Oliver King - Deputy Headteacher, Upton Court Grammar School Tweet Pioneer Educational Trust is committed to driving equality, championing and celebrating our diversity and promoting and embedding inclusion throughout our organisation. The Trust is...
Invisible Prejudice
Written by: Bradley Day – Assistant Head Teacher at Trevelyan Middle School with responsibility for culture, pastoral care and inclusion.
Driving equality: being a good ancestor
Written by: Antonia Spinks Tweet Earlier this academic year, I had the privilege to lead the assemblies in all three schools in our family on our core value of driving equality. This was an opportunity for my co-leader, Mr Neighbour, and I to make a public commitment...
Forti Nihil Difficilius
Written by: Antonia Spinks Tweet On a beautifully sunny Saturday a few weekends ago, I visited Hughenden Manor, the former home of Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli and now a National Trust home. My eldest son is particularly interested in history and, when touring the...