Best Berkhamsted Schools Group Podcasts (2025)

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How Heatherton School supports and prepares pupils at each educational stage 23:16

12d ago23:16

23:16

Summary In this conversation, Simon Jones speaks with Alison Holmes and Andy Manley from Heatherton School about the unique educational environment they provide for girls. They discuss the school's structure within the Berkhamsted family, the support offered at each key stage of education, and the importance of preparing students for future challen…

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The History of Berkhamsted School 22:26

1M ago22:26

22:26

068 - This is the Berkhamsted Spotlight, the podcast showcasing the remarkable Berkhamsted School community. Each episode, we speak to students, staff and alumni to bring you their insights. This conversation explores the significance of the Old Berkhamstedians, the alumni association of Berkhamsted School, highlighting its role in connecting past …

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Old Head Boy, discusses his experience volunteering on death row in Louisiana 21:57

3M ago21:57

21:57

067 - This is the Berkhamsted Spotlight, the podcast showcasing the remarkable Berkhamsted School community. Each episode, we speak to students, staff and alumni to bring you their insights. Summary In this episode, Ben Garman shares his journey from Berkhamsted to the University of Bristol, detailing his gap year experiences, particularly his impa…

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The growing movement towards a smartphone free school 26:38

4M ago26:38

26:38

066 - This is the Berkhamsted Spotlight, the podcast showcasing the remarkable Berkhamsted School community. Each episode, we speak to students, staff and alumni to bring you their insights. Summary This conversation explores the growing movement towards smartphone-free schools, the impact of social media on children's mental health, and the role o…

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Physical Development and Sport at Berkhamsted Pre-Prep and Prep 22:32

5M ago22:32

22:32

065 - This is the Berkhamsted Spotlight, the podcast showcasing the remarkable Berkhamsted School community. Each episode, we speak to students, staff and alumni to bring you their insights. Summary In this podcast episode, Kathryn Blurton and Simon Jones discuss the importance of physical education in schools, focusing on the Motor Movers program …

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Promoting Nutrition Education in Schools: A Nutritionist's Perspective 24:31

6M ago24:31

24:31

064 - This is the Berkhamsted Spotlight, the podcast showcasing the remarkable Berkhamsted School community. Each episode, we speak to students, staff and alumni to bring you their insights. Summary Grace, a nutritionist, discusses the importance of nutrition education in schools, the challenges of working for a company that produces unhealthy prod…

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St John's girls share their experience of boarding 24:50

8M ago24:50

24:50

Summary In this conversation, Simon Jones speaks to three students, Bea, Orissa, and Amelia, as well as the house captain and deputy house captain, Ada, Boya and Emmy. They discuss various aspects of boarding life at Berkhamsted school, including their experiences, food options, joint activities with the boys' house, support systems, and the sense …

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Sixth Form Life with Nick Cale 22:50

8M ago22:50

22:50

Summary In this conversation, Simon Jones interviews Nick Cale, the Head of Sixth at Berkhamsted. They discuss various topics related to sixth form life, including the importance of the sixth form years in a student's academic journey, the role of the head of Sixth, and the preparation of students for their next stage in life. They also touch on th…

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European champions 2024 24:48

9M ago24:48

24:48

061 - This is the Berkhamsted Spotlight, the podcast showcasing the remarkable Berkhamsted School community. Each episode, we speak to students, staff and alumni to bring you their insights. Summary In this conversation, Simon Jones speaks with Emma Oakley, Emily Gray, and Sofia Wise about their experiences with lacrosse. They discuss their time at…

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Youth Advocacy and Making a Difference 27:19

11M ago27:19

27:19

Summary Sarah Baharaki, a youth activist and advocate for education, shares her inspiring journey from Afghanistan to the UK and her commitment to making a difference in the world. She discusses the importance of education and its impact on personal growth and shaping the future. Sarah highlights the challenges she faced when joining a new school i…

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Boarding at Berkhamsted with Miss Jessica Thackray and Marianne Ponsonby-White 24:00

1y ago24:00

24:00

059 - This is the Berkhamsted Spotlight, the podcast showcasing the remarkable Berkhamsted School community. Each episode, we speak to students, staff and alumni to bring you their insights. In today's episode, we're speaking to Miss Jessica Thackray and Marianne Ponsonby-White, they discuss the boarding experience at Berkhamsted. They talk about t…

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Interview with Debbie Cooper, Head of Stepping Stones 23:02

1y ago23:02

23:02

058 - This is the Berkhamsted Spotlight, the podcast showcasing the remarkable Berkhamsted School community. Each episode, we speak to students, staff and alumni to bring you their insights. In today's episode, we're speaking to Debbie Cooper, Head of Stepping Stones, the Nursery at Berkhamsted, who discusses the importance of play and its role in …

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Girls' Cricket at Berkhamsted 20:10

1y ago20:10

20:10

057 - This is the Berkhamsted Spotlight, the podcast showcasing the remarkable Berkhamsted School community. Each episode, we speak to students, staff and alumni to bring you their insights. In today's episode, we're speaking to Mark Costin, Head of Girls' Cricket and Millie from Year 13, who is the captain of the girls' first team. Come with us as…

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Exciting or scary …the step to secondary 15:17

1+ y ago15:17

15:17

056 - This is the Berkhamsted Spotlight, the podcast showcasing the remarkable Berkhamsted school community. Each episode, we speak to students, staff and alumni to bring you their insights. In today's episode, we're speaking to four pupils from Year Seven, and they're going to tell us what it was like transitioning in from Year Six. Come with us a…

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Interview with OB, Stephen Campbell Moore 28:00

1+ y ago28:00

28:00

055 - This is the Berkhamsted Spotlight, the podcast showcasing a remarkable community. Now today we’re speaking to someone really quite special. When Stephen Thorpe is on TV or in the movies he’s more commonly known as Stephen Campbell Moore. But today he’s not with some of the biggest names in the industry (I’m talking Stephen Fry, Rowan Atkinson…

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🎄 Nativity at Berkhamsted 18:20

1+ y ago18:20

18:20

054 - This is the Berkhamsted Spotlight, the podcast showcasing a remarkable community. In this episode it's time for the Nativity at Christmas! 🎄 Berkhamsted online Website: www.berkhamsted.com Facebook: BerkhamstedSchool Twitter: @berkhamstedsch Instagram: berkhamstedschoolsBy Berkhamsted Schools Group

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Charlie Taylor's journey from the CCF at Berkhamsted to a career in the forces 24:17

1+ y ago24:17

24:17

053 - This is the Berkhamsted Spotlight, the podcast showcasing a remarkable community. Now today this is a great episode because I’m speaking to someone who left Berkhamsted back in 1993 having gone through the school’s CCF programme and then joining the army. Charlie Taylor is our guest and he talks about what life in the army was really like, wh…

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A conversation with the new Head Boy and Head Girl, Dan and Ella 23:28

1+ y ago23:28

23:28

052 - This is the Berkhamsted Spotlight, the podcast showcasing a remarkable community. Today we’re talking to the recently appointed Head Girl and Head Boy at school so we’ve a real treat for you. Ella and Dan are both in Y13 and they talk about the process they went through, what they’ll need to do in these positions, how they’ll balance this wit…

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The School Trip to Singapore and Malaysia 21:07

1+ y ago21:07

21:07

051 - This is the Berkhamsted Spotlight, the podcast showcasing a remarkable community. Today we have a great episode as we’re finding out about the recent school trip to Singapore and Malaysia, both amazing places for pupils to visit. Clare Tan is our member of staff who was heavily involved in the planning of this trip but while it’s good to hear…

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A conversation with Sally Rowe about Food Tech 22:38

1+ y ago22:38

22:38

050 - This is the Berkhamsted Spotlight, the podcast showcasing a remarkable community. Today I hope you’re hungry because if you’re not then you will be shortly. Sally Rowe is the Head of Food and Nutrition at Berkhamsted and she’s talking to us today about, you guessed it, food. We talk about what food tech looks like at school, the fact that mor…

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Netball Success at Berkhamsted 31:36

1+ y ago31:36

31:36

049 - This is the Berkhamsted Spotlight, the podcast showcasing a remarkable community. Now today we’re getting into sport, in particular Netball. Dani Wates is the outgoing Head of Netball and she’s joined by Dannii Titmuss Morris, the incoming Head of Netball who is also a former Netball Superleague coach. And then we also have Louise Travis, she…

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A spotlight on the production of Beauty and the Beast 21:15

2y ago21:15

21:15

048 - This is the Berkhamsted Spotlight, the podcast showcasing a remarkable community. And today we’re speaking to some of the cast of the Prep Musical, Beauty and the Beast. Now, there was a cast of more than 100 pupils in this, so speaking to them all was never going to be an option, but we do have with us seven of the cast including Chip, Madam…

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In conversation with the chairs of the Debating Society, Finn, Bella and Henry 17:40

2y ago17:40

17:40

#047 - This is the Berkhamsted Spotlight, the podcast showcasing a remarkable community. And today we’re speaking to some of the sixth formers. Finn, Bella and Henry are with us and they run the Berkhamsted Union, a debating society that was formed last year. So we’re about to find out what the union looks like, how often they meet up, what kind of…

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Stepping into Heatherton to speak to Headteacher, Nicola Nicoll 25:41

2y ago25:41

25:41

#046 - This is the Berkhamsted Spotlight, the podcast showcasing a remarkable community. And today we’re stepping into Heatherton to speak to Headteacher Nicola Nicoll. Now Nicola’s been on an earlier episode but that was not long after she joined the school so I was very keen to hear how she’s getting on and what changes she’s gone through herself…

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England’s most capped rugby sevens player and Berkhamsted rugby coach, James Rodwell 24:17

2y ago24:17

24:17

#045 - This is the Berkhamsted Spotlight, the podcast showcasing a remarkable community. And today I’m super excited for you to hear this, we’re speaking to James Rodwell, pupil at the school from 1991 to 2002 but after leaving the school he stepped into professional rugby, he’s England’s most capped rugby sevens player, an Olympic silver medalist …

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Catching up with Principal Richard Backhouse 24:07

2+ y ago24:07

24:07

#044 - This is the Berkhamsted Spotlight, the podcast showcasing a remarkable community. I’m so pleased you’re here because it’s a new year and this episode features Richard Backhouse, Principal at Berkhamsted. Now the last time Richard featured on the Berkhamsted Spotlight was back in April 2021 and in that time quite a bit has changed. We’re goin…

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School Governor and Parent, Sarah Shields 24:56

2+ y ago24:56

24:56

#043- This is the Berkhamsted Spotlight and today we’re talking all about technology and how it impacts our lives and, importantly, the lives of our children. Sarah Shields is a school governor who’s spent the last 15 years working for Dell Technologies. She holds a senior position there and as you’ll hear she’s passionate about technology and how …

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What's happening in the next few months with Headteacher, Emma Watson 22:50

2+ y ago22:50

22:50

#042- This is the Berkhamsted Spotlight and today we’re stepping into Berkhamsted Girls as we speak to Headteacher Emma Watson. Now Emma’s career before working in education was very, very different and I think you’re going to love what she was doing. Today she’s in an all-girls environment so she’s going to tell us what that means, we talk about r…

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What happens when pupils leave school with Mo Tanweer 25:17

2+ y ago25:17

25:17

#041 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re talking all about what happens when pupils leave the school. We speak to an Academic Consultant at Berkhamsted which means he works with pupils to help them put their best foot forward to pursue their journeys and to realise their potential, particularly post sixth-form study to university. …

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Gavin Laws explains the Governor's role at Berkhamsted 17:23

2+ y ago17:23

17:23

#040 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re speaking to one of the school’s Governors, Gavin Laws. We’re going to find out what it means to be a Governor, how the board of Governors is made up, how it helps the staff and possibly more importantly how this in turn helps the pupils at school. That’s all coming up in this episode so come…

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Speaking with Girls Head of House, Boarding tutor and Second in History Will Findlay 22:56

3y ago22:56

22:56

#039 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re speaking to Will Findlay who works at Berkhamsted doing three different roles. He’s a Girls' Head of House, he’s also a Boarding tutor and then in a teaching capacity he’s also the Second in History. He explains to us what each of these roles encompasses, how they all fit together and what t…

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Talking about Seussical, the School Production with the Head of Drama and Year 6 pupils 21:05

3y ago21:05

21:05

#038 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re going into a school production. Mrs Turnley, Head of Drama at Berkhamsted, is joined by five of the Year Six pupils and together we hear what it felt like to be in a recent school production. Berkhamsted online Website: www.berkhamsted.com Facebook: BerkhamstedSchool Twitter: @berkhamstedsch…

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Discussing Staff Research with Deputy Head, Hannah Butland and Head of Research, James Cutler 24:14

3y ago24:14

24:14

#037 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight I’m joined by Hannah Butland, Deputy Head: Teaching Learning & Innovation and James Cutler Head of Research and Teacher of English, and they’re here to talk to us about research. And when I say research I’m talking about staff research, to improve their teaching practice. That’s all coming up in t…

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Alastair Harrison, Asst Head of English, EPQ Coordinator and Sixth Form tutor 22:23

3y ago22:23

22:23

#036 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re talking to Alastair Harrison, Head of English, EPQ Coordinator and Sixth Form tutor Alastair is going to talk to us today about how he got into English, what he did after completing his time at Exeter University what he finds most challenging at school in 2022, enrichment activities, literar…

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Headteacher at Berkhamsted Boys School, Tom Hadcroft 22:34

3y ago22:34

22:34

#035 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re talking to Headteacher at Berkhamsted Boys School, Tom Hadcroft. Tom’s going to talk to us about his first term as Headteacher, how he’s found it there, some of the differences between Berkhamsted and where he was before, and what makes Berkhamsted so special. But we also get to hear what hi…

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Head Girl Rebecca, and Head Boy Orlando 24:40

3y ago24:40

24:40

#034 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re speaking to Head Girl and Head Boy Rebecca and Orlando. They’ll discuss the process of applying for the roles of Head Girl and Head Boy, some of the challenges they face and what they like about the roles. But we’ll also hear about what subjects they’re studying and how their recent mock exa…

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The cast and crew of Shrek The Musical 23:14

3y ago23:14

23:14

#033 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re speaking to the cast and crew of this year’s school performance Shrek The Musical. We’ll be hearing from pupils Louis, Anna, Will and Ellie, as well as Performance Director, Mrs Dawn Wylie. They’ll tell us all about the roles they played in the performance, the emotions they were feeling dur…

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TooledUp Education - revisiting pastoral with Tracey Evans, and Dr Kathy Weston 24:54

3y ago24:54

24:54

#032 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re going back in time. We are revisiting our pastoral podcast featuring our Chief People Officer, Tracey Evans, and Dr Kathy Weston from TooledUp Education. Berkhamsted Schools Group are partnering with TooledUp Education to provide access for parents to their large resource of a truly inspirin…

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Sixth form life at Berkhamsted with Martin Walker 24:28

3y ago24:28

24:28

By Martin Walker

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Stepping into Design and Technology with Amanda Attfield 20:58

3+ y ago20:58

20:58

#030 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re talking to Amanda Attfield, the Head of Design and Technology at Berkhamsted. Amanda’s going to tell us all about Design and Technology, and how she gets young students to be passionate about the subject, why its important to get more girls doing Design and Technology and we also get to hear…

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Headteacher Nicola Nicoll talks about Heatherton and science 20:42

3+ y ago20:42

20:42

#029 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re stepping into Heatherton because on the morning of Friday 18 March they’ll be holding an open event. So if you’re a member of the school community then why not share this episode with people you know who might be interested in coming along. To book your place just visit www.berkhamsted.com/a…

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Pre-Prep and Prep revisited 52:34

3+ y ago52:34

52:34

#028 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re going back in time. Heads-up for you, Berkhamsted Pre-Prep and Prep are holding their open events on Saturday 26 February with Pre-Prep’s in the morning and Prep in the afternoon. So we thought it would be good to revisit two conversations from 2021 and put them together into this episode. H…

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Outdoor Ed - fashionable or a key part of school education? 31:25

3+ y ago31:25

31:25

#027 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re going outdoors with the wonderful world of outdoor education. Simon Payne, Director of Outdoor Education, explains what it’s all about. And if you ever thought it was just going to be geography field trips then you’re in for a surprise! Simon talks us through how outdoor education looks for …

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Unpacking Music at Berkhamsted 34:30

3+ y ago34:30

34:30

#026 - Remarkable community indeed. In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re jumping into the music department. This means we get the chance to speak to Steph Gunary, Director of Performing Arts Development, Ben Noithip, Head of Solo performance and Malcolm Melling, Head of Ensembles. And what a team they are! We hear all about solo conce…

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The benefits of single sex education - is it still relevant? 25:43

3+ y ago25:43

25:43

#025 - Remarkable community indeed. In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re talking to Berkhamsted Girls Headteacher, Liz Richardson. Liz will talk to us about the values in single sex education, the benefits it has in a teaching environment, the wellbeing of the girls and their happiness in a same sex environment and how she responds to…

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In conversation with the Director of Drama, Dominic Curtis 23:01

3+ y ago23:01

23:01

#024 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re talking to the Director of Drama Dominic Curtis. Dominic will discuss his role as Director of Drama, why drama at school is such a useful subject regardless of a student’s career aspirations and what the House of performing arts is all about. But we’ll also find out about his responsibilitie…

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Christmas is coming! 23:46

3+ y ago23:46

23:46

#023 - It’s Christmas in the Pre-Prep and this may well prove to be one of the favourite podcast episodes of the whole channel so far. We have a unique moment to enjoy some time with some of the children in Reception, they’ll be talking to us about Elf Day, some children from Year One talking about the Nativity, the children from Year Two giving th…

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Power BI - what is it? Nick Cale explains. 23:27

3+ y ago23:27

23:27

#022 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re talking to the Deputy Head, Curriculum and Assessment, Nick Cale. So, in this episode we’re going to be talking about something called Power BI, what it is, how it’s used and how it helps the teaching staff at Berkhamsted. We also have a chance to talk to Nick about his background and how he…

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Religion - a place for all and the benefits of time to reflect 26:40

3+ y ago26:40

26:40

#021 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re talking to the school Chaplain, Reverend Jane Markby, and Assistant Chaplain, Chloe Hopkins. So today, we’re going to discover how the school’s Christian ethos works alongside the many faiths and diverse cultures in the school, how the Chaplaincy support students and why it’s important to en…

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Leadership skills, why are they so important? 28:08

3+ y ago28:08

28:08

#020 - In this episode of the Berkhamsted Spotlight we’re talking to the Deputy Head Leadership, Duncan Hardy. Now, Duncan is in charge of co-ordinating opportunities for leadership development for pupils and staff at Berkhamsted. That means in this episode we’ll get to find out how the leadership programme works, what co-curricular is and why chil…

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