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#20 Charles Bailey, Head of Worksop College and Ranby House
In this insightful episode of Destination Education UK, host Ruth Benny speaks with Charles Bailey, Headmaster of Worksop College, about his journey, the changing landscape of independent education, and his new vision...
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#19 Teresa Song - Founder of Nova Scholar
In this episode, Ruth Benny sits down with Teresa Song, founder of Nova Scholars, to explore how parents and students can think more strategically about higher education, university admissions, and long-term...
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#18 Lindi Smith, Head of Admissions LVS Ascot
Welcome to Destination Education UK, in this insightful conversation, Ruth Benny speaks with Lindi Smith, Head of Admissions and Administration at LVS Ascot, discusses the current trends and challenges in school...
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#17 Tom Webley, Director of Sport Wells Cathedral School
Welcome back to the Destination Education Podcast, in this conversation, Ruth Benny is joined by Director of Sport at Wells Cathedral, Tom Webley. Tom shares his journey from aspiring professional cricketer to...
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#16 2025 Recap - Celebration of Conversations
In this reflective episode of Destination Education UK, Ruth Benny summarizes key themes from conversations with educators and thinkers over the past six months. The discussion emphasizes the importance of future...
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#15 Marina Gardiner Legge, Head of Oxford High School GDST
In this episode of Destination Education UK with Ruth Benny, we sit down with Marina Gardiner Legge, Head of Oxford High School GDST, shares her insights on girls' education, the importance of resilience and rebellion...
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#14 Jonathan Besley, Head of Brighton College Prep Handcross
In this episode of Destination Education UK with Ruth Benny, we sit down with Jonathan Besley, Headmaster of the newly rebranded Brighton College Prep Handcross—formerly Handcross Park. Jonathan joins us fresh from a...
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#13 David Cresswell, Head of Barnard Castle School
Welcome to Destination Education UK, in this insightful conversation, Ruth Benny speaks with David Cresswell, Headmaster of Barnard Castle School (Barney), about his international upbringing, his journey from student...
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#12 - Dr Michael Gray - Head of Hereford Cathedral School
In this episode of Destination Education UK, host Ruth Benny chats with Dr Michael Gray, Head of Hereford Cathedral School, about what makes a truly modern education. From his own journey through the UK system to...
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#11 - Juliet Rolls - Founder Cambridge Academic Tuition
Welcome back to Destination Education UK, I'm your host Ruth Benny, and today we have a real treat for you. Our guest Juliet Rolls is the founder of Cambridge Academic Tuition, she has been providing high-quality...
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#10 - Rosie McColl - Harrow Hong Kong Head
Welcome back to Destination Education UK, I'm your host Ruth Benny, and today we have a real treat for you. Our guest is Rosie McColl, former Head at Brighton Girls GDST School and current Head at Harrow International...
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#9 - Martin Ashton, Deputy Head Pastoral, and Alex Laing, Director of Music at Wells Cathedral School
Welcome back to Destination Education UK, I'm your host Ruth Benny, and today we have a real treat for you. Our guests are from esteemed Wells Cathedral School in the UK, an acclaimed music school that provides a...
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