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Category: Staff Blogs
A Parent’s Guide to A Levels
A Levels are one of the most significant academic milestones in a young person’s life, and for parents they can feel just as intense. Subjects to choose, universities to consider,…
A Parent’s Guide to the 11+ in London
If you are reading this, your daughter is most likely in Year 5, and the conversation about senior schools is beginning to feel real. The 11+ in London is one…
do what no other can do – Channing Art Department Exhibition
“…do what no other can exactly do.” William Ellery Channing An Exhibition of work by the teaching staff of Channing Art Department Avivson Gallery, 49 Highgate High Street N6 5JXTuesday…
Why Belonging Matters: A Cornerstone of Life at Channing Junior School
At Channing Junior School, a strong sense of belonging is not something that happens by chance. It is something we intentionally and thoughtfully nurture every single day. From the moment…
Digital Technology & AI at Channing: A Modern Education, Responsibly Delivered
At Channing, we believe that excellent teaching comes first, and technology should enhance it, never replace it. Our approach to digital learning is deliberately curriculum-led and evidence-based, ensuring every tool…
Nurturing a Love of Reading: Why Social Connection Matters
Reading for pleasure among young people is in decline, and the reasons may surprise you. Recent research suggests that the solution lies not in simply handing children more books, but…
Helping Children Thrive in the Learning Pit
At Channing Junior School, we are always looking for meaningful ways to support the girls’ learning and personal development. This year, we launched an exciting new initiative centred around The…
Channing Head Girls on the 2025 GSA Heads Conference
This blog article is adapted from the Head Girls’ assembly delivered to students after the conference. We’d like to share some of the key ideas, conversations, and reflections that we…
Fearless Females: Why All-Girls’ Education Empowers Every Learner
I had the privilege of attending the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA) Annual Conference to support Mrs Hughes, our Headmistress, in her role as GSA President for this academic year. The…
Embracing the Learning Pit
This term we have introduced the school community – staff, students and parents – to The Learning Pit, a concept that illustrates what learning truly feels like. We have been…