School of the Week Homewood School and 6th Form

Homewood School and Sixth Form College is a large, mixed, foundation comprehensive school with a substantial sixth form, located in Kent. It was awarded the PTI Schools Programme Mark for History and Science in November 2009.

Heads' Conference

Following successful pilot events in 2008, the Prince's Teaching Institute has now formally launched a new stream of activity, Headteachers' Conferences.WWIS Discussions

At these conferences, Headteachers from across the country will hear from leading practioners, educationalists and academics and discuss what works in schools and how to replicate success.  Headteachers debate issues fundamental to successful school leadership and share best practice from their schools. Our final pilot event was held in December 2008, and full details and a report can be found by clicking on the 2008/9 link on the left of this page.

2010 Event

What Works in Schools: Academic Rigour and Accessibility - The Challenge for Subjects - 18th January 2010

A conference on how a balance can be struck between the academic rigour demanded by Higher Education, employers and teachers on the one hand, and on the other the need to provide a curriculum that is accessible to pupils of all abilities.

This event featured top practitioners and educationalists, academics and representation from subject associations and employers. The keynote speaker was Professor Michael Young, Professor of Education at the Institute of Education and author of many publications including What are schools for? (2009). The day consisted of lectures and workshops, and a plenary panel which allowed conclusions to be drawn from the views of those present.