The play’s the thing
As the school nativity play season draws near, Hilary Moriarty reminds us why we shouldn’t underestimate the value of drama in schools.
Finding the right dynamic
Is dynamism really the most important quality to look for when appointing a headteacher?
Let’s make music more instrumental in education
My letter published in TES Magazine, 31 October 2014 Violinist Nicola Benedetti makes an excellent case for knowledge of classical music being an integral part of education as a whole (“Children should absolutely listen to classical music”, 24 October). A step in the right direction would be to create a GCSE and/or A-level in the… Read More: Let’s make music more instrumental in education »
Only Connect?
Making connections is all important, but so too is knowing exactly when to make them, says Hilary Moriarty
Go, Voyager
Hilary Moriarty welcomes changes to boarding school culture which mean that parent/child separation is no longer as definitive as it once was
I am done with apple-picking now
SecEd columnist Hilary Moriarty steps down this summer after eight years working at the heart of the boarding school community. She gives her farewell thoughts, including on the future of boarding education.
Jane! Charles! Welcome back!
Hilary Moriarty, national director of the BSA, welcomes Michael Gove’s proposed changes to the English literature syllabus
Education, Education, Education
Hilary Moriarty reflects on the perils of allowing grades to have become overwhelmingly important in schools
Born great?
The people we choose to be our heroes may not always be the ideal role models we think they are, says Hilary Moriarty
Because it's worth it
A good education costs more than ever and independent schools need to show that they offer value for money, says Hilary Moriarty