Helen Wright

Sep 5, 2024 | schoolmanagementplus.com | Helen Wright |Mark Steed |Cherry Atkinson

There have been numerous articles in the UK popular press lately, describing the “exodus” of British teachers from the profession and the year-on-year failure of the Department for Education to meet recruitment targets. The unprecedented decline in teacher recruitment and retention over the past decade or so means that the demand for teachers in 2024 far outstrips supply.

Sep 5, 2024 | schoolmanagementplus.com | Helen Wright |Mark Steed

Mill Hill Education Group has announced its first school outside the UK. In partnership with property developer Ornsirin, Mill Hill will establish an English international school in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Ornsirin will invest in the construction of the new school, which will operate under the Mill Hill School brand. The school is set to open initially as a pre-prep and prep school in September 2025.

Aug 26, 2024 | schoolmanagementplus.com | Mark Steed |Irena Barker |Helen Wright

In my capacity as a board director, I recently spent two days observing and participating in a series of uplifting start-of-the-year CPD sessions at Dalton School, an extremely well-respected international school in Hong Kong. The experience was such that I felt inspired to put pen to paper in praise of international teachers, and their contribution to the world. What they accomplish is truly exceptional. Being an international teacher brings a unique set of challenges.