School Guide, Edinburgh

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The Nursery and School Guide Edinburgh Magazine presents the School Guide Edinburgh Podcast — a series of in-depth conversations with leaders from Edinburgh's top independent schools. Helping parents navigate the breadth of school options across the Lothians and find the right school for their child. For more information, visit www.nurseryandschoolguide.co.uk  Get in touch  schoolguidepod@gmail.cpm Or Instagram @nurseryandschools_edinburgh Or Facebook: NurseryandSchoolGuidesEdinburgh

Episodes

  1. 12 hr ago

    Edinburgh Academy Head - Barry Welsh

    In the second episode of the series, I'm delighted to be joined by Mr Barry Welsh, Rector of The Edinburgh Academy — a co-educational independent day school for children aged 2 to 18. The Nursery welcomes children from age 2 at the Junior School in Inverleith. From Primary 7, pupils move to the Senior School on Henderson Row in Stockbridge, where they stay until age 18. Barry shares his journey to becoming Rector over eight years ago and his leadership style. We explore how the school's two campuses shape the pupil experience, and he sums up the ethos that runs through both sites. We also discuss assessments and entry into the school. Barry explains how the Academy values personality and looks at what each child brings to the community — above and beyond academic ability alone. He highlights how important he believes developing children's communication skills is for preparing young people for their future careers. Finally, we talk about the upcoming Open Day on Saturday 12th September, and Barry encourages parents to visit on a working weekday too, to get a genuine feel for everyday school life. Learn more about The Edinburgh Academy here:  https://edinburghacademy.org.uk Get in touch with the podcast here: schoolguidepod@gmail.com   Follow us on Instagram: @nurseryandschools_edinburgh Log in to read a free digital edition of the Nursery and School Guide Magazine here: https://www.nurseryandschoolguide.co.uk/digitalmag And read our blog here:  https://www.nurseryandschoolguide.co.uk

  2. 29 Jul

    Clifton Hall School Head - Jill Drummond

    For this first episode, I am delighted to be joined by Mrs Jill Drummond, Headteacher at Clifton Hall, a co-ed independent school for 3-18-year-olds in Newbridge, on the west side of Edinburgh.  During our conversation, I felt Jill's passion for education and her desire to make sure every child has the potential to flourish.  We talked about her journey to becoming head at Clifton Hall and her leadership style. We also discussed the school's ethos and how it supports both academically able children and those who need support. Jill tells us how the school promotes independence and resilience, and prepares children for further education and alternative options.  We also touch on what parents should do if their child is already at a school but socially or academically unhappy. Finally, we discuss how you can visit Clifton Hall School and see it in action at their upcoming open day on Friday 11th September. Learn more about Clifton Hall School: https://www.cliftonhall.com Get in touch with the show by Emailing: schoolguidepod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @nurseryandschools_edinburgh Last note - apologies for the recorded sound levels on my mic during this episode. Come back next week, and I'll have mastered the tech!

  3. 22 Jul

    Introducing ...School Guide, Edinburgh

    Welcome to this trailer for the School Guide Edinburgh. A podcast series where I chat to top independent school heads ahead of the open day season. I hope this series will help you on your journey to find the right school for your child.

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The Nursery and School Guide Edinburgh Magazine presents the School Guide Edinburgh Podcast — a series of in-depth conversations with leaders from Edinburgh's top independent schools. Helping parents navigate the breadth of school options across the Lothians and find the right school for their child. For more information, visit www.nurseryandschoolguide.co.uk  Get in touch  schoolguidepod@gmail.cpm Or Instagram @nurseryandschools_edinburgh Or Facebook: NurseryandSchoolGuidesEdinburgh

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  • Creator
    Select Publishing Ltd
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 School Guide, Edinburgh
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