School of the Week

Desborough School Desborough School is a comprehensive boys' school, based in Maidenhead. Its Maths, Geography, Science and Modern Foreign Languages Departments are members of the Schools Programme. Read more

“The Prince's Teaching Institute Summer School has established itself as an inspiring reminder of the true purpose of education, to bring the best to the most - to save lives.” Sir Tom Stoppard
“I have regained a love of my subject through this course and I am thankful for the new challenging outlook that the PTI have facilitated. My kids will thank you.”
"My love of geography can be traced directly back to two good teachers." Michael Palin CBE
"A superb four days; the most productive CPD in my whole career of teaching"
"The Prince's Teaching Institute aims to reawaken teachers to the joys of narrative and personality, so that they can enthuse their pupils in turn. And it is succeeding." David Starkey, CBE
"The course has re-affirmed my belief in the teaching and importance of my subject."
"Teaching isn't just about passing on knowledge, it's about creating enthusiasm and interest. That's what the PTI is all about and that's why it is performing a vital service in today's world of education." Terry Jones
"This has massively shifted my perspective on the importance of my subject."
“The PTI day events are imaginatively conceived, superbly organised, and probably unique in this country. I always feel excited when asked to participate.” Kazuo Ishiguro OBE
"A course like this is music to my ears because it feeds my passion for my subject"
"I was lucky enough to have had a few teachers who both inspired and profoundly influenced me." Lennie James
"I support the Prince’s Teaching Institute work, encouraging today’s teachers to transform the lives of the next generation - in the same way that my life was transformed.” Sir Patrick Stewart

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