Helen Pike

2 months ago | schoolmanagementplus.com | Dorothy Lepkowska |Helen Pike |Alex Russell

Independent schools are expected to come under increased pressure from the National Education Union (NEU) over contraventions of working time regulations, The Times reports. The NEU said private schools are exploiting staff, partly due to the need to cut costs and minimise fee reductions as a result of the VAT on fees policy which came into effect on January 1.

Mar 18, 2025 | schoolmanagementplus.com | Irena Barker |Helen Pike |Dorothy Lepkowska |Lewis Phillips

As I walked through Clapham Junction with my family the other weekend I reflected on my new role as a senior leader and the journey I have taken in terms of my career path so far. I couldn’t help but smile at the revellers in the pubs and restaurants as they cheered on their respective nations in the Rugby Six Nations championship. Exuberant first pumping and the clanging of glasses could be heard down every street, as tries were scored and penalty conversions were secured.

Feb 22, 2025 | cbc.ca | Helen Pike

When Jasper burned, the whole country felt it. If Banff burns, that too would leave a scar. Communities across the Bow Valley are in a similar boat. Their shared landscapes inspire widespread love of the outdoors. What makes them beautiful, makes them dangerous too. "We can't eliminate the risk, you know, especially in a changing climate with more extreme fire weather, extreme weather, wind, extreme fire behaviour," said Jane Park, Parks Canada Fire and Vegetation Specialist in Banff National Park.

Jan 9, 2025 | schoolmanagementplus.com | Irena Barker |Michael Gray |Helen Pike

Sian Hampton has announced that she will be retiring from her position as CEO of Archway Learning Trust after more than two decades’ service. One of the East Midlands’ largest multi academy trusts, Archway Learning Trust educates 9,400 pupils across Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire. It is Nottingham’s biggest MAT, educating one third of the city’s children.

Jan 7, 2025 | schoolmanagementplus.com | Irena Barker |Tom Rogerson |Helen Pike

Loughborough Amherst School in Leicestershire, UK, is likely to close at the end of the academic year because of rising operating costs, VAT on fees and other financial pressures, Loughborough Schools Foundation has told parents. Formerly known as the girls-only Our Lady’s Convent School, Amherst is now a Catholic co-educational independent day and boarding school for children aged 4 to 18.