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The Downe House Podcast

Downe House
Downe House School
Exploring Europe Programme
European Culture
Berlin
Athens
Seville
Krakow
Global Awareness
Kindness
British School Girls Ski Races
History and Politics
Boarding Schools
Lacrosse
World Book Day
Teamwork
Modern Foreign Languages
Social Media
Education
Thomas's Battersea
Resilience

The podcast where we discover more about Downe House School. Whether you're new to our community or an old friend we'll be delving deeper, sharing stories and finding out what it really means to be a pupil at Downe House. There is no typical Downe House girl but there are seven key characteristics which girls develop through all aspects of school life which we call our Downe House DNA. If you have... more

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Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about life at Downe House School. In this episode, we explore how Downe House supports girls to develop Friendships for Life, through a strong sense of community and everyday experiences. F... more

Welcome to the Downe House Podcast, where we explore life and learning at Downe House School. In this episode, we turn the spotlight on our Academic Enrichment Programme — from Debating, Law and Medical Society to Art History, Coding and Psychology C... more

Welcome to the Downe House podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this episode, we’re exploring Tennis at Downe House – a highly popular sport which our girls play all year round. From absolute beginners to our top elite player... more

In this episode, we’re joined by Theo Clarke, distinguished alumna, former MP for Stafford, and one of our Downe House alumnae of the year for 2025. Theo made history by chairing the first parliamentary inquiry into birth trauma and founding the All-... more

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Hannah Pilgrim
Head of day girls at Downe House
Downe House School
Episode: Being a Day Girl at Downe
Rob Castell
Director of Performing Arts at Downe House School
Downe House School
Episode: Founder’s Weekend – Little Women and The Addams Family
Andrew De Silva
Headmaster of the Oratory Prep School
Oratory Prep School
Episode: A Slower Childhood
Ellie Llewellyn
Director of pupil well-being at Downe House School
Downe House School
Episode: A Slower Childhood
Dani Kirby
Murray Centre manager who fosters reading among pupils
Downe House School
Episode: World Book Day - Encouraging a love of reading
Mr. Magoo Giles
Principal of Knightsbridge School
Knightsbridge School
Episode: Resilience – with special guest Mr Magoo Giles, Principal of Knightsbridge School
Ruth Kingston
Upper school house mistress at Downe House
Downe House School
Episode: Resilience – with special guest Mr Magoo Giles, Principal of Knightsbridge School
Rupert Hawkins
Head of Thomas's Battersea
Thomas's Battersea
Episode: Kindness – with special guest, Rupert Hawkins from Thomas’s Battersea
Georgie Taylor
Head of Sixth Form
Downe House School
Episode: Our New Mobile Phone Policy

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Simon Jones
Host who brings insights on various aspects of school life, interviewing staff and students to discuss educational topics and experiences at the institution.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Excellent and Engaging Content

    It’s thrilling to listen to students and staff describe school life so emphatically. As a parent, this makes you feel confident about the DH brand and the breadth of opportunity on offer to your daughter. These are authentic and well thought through conversations which highlight the unique characteristics that motivate and bind every person who is actively involved in the school.

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    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the authentic conversations that highlight the school's strengths and community spirit.
Many find the insights from students and staff to be engaging and reflective of a positive school culture.

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An Open Approach to Neurodiversity
Q: What's it like when some of the girls join and maybe they don't have a diagnosis and then they receive the diagnosis when they're actually here?
It's a personal journey; some find it a reason why things were hard while others have mixed reactions.
An Open Approach to Neurodiversity
Q: Tell us a bit about how you go about supporting them.
We do individual lessons, with specially trained teachers, focusing on the students' needs.
The Extended Project Qualification or EPQ
Q: How do students select their EPQ topics?
Students are guided to have a good question, which is clearer and more engaging than vague statements.
The Extended Project Qualification or EPQ
Q: Does the EPQ officially count as an A level?
It officially counts as half an A level in terms of UCAS points, but universities are more interested in the skills gained rather than the points themselves.
The Extended Project Qualification or EPQ
Q: What is the EPQ?
The EPQ is a course open to all sixth formers designed to develop their research and analytical skills, preparing them for independent study at university.

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