School Ties

Freddie Mills and Henry Stoot

School Ties is a parent-focused podcast hosted by two best friends, cutting through the noise around private schools in the UK. We talk honestly about choosing a school, navigating admissions, and asking the questions you didn’t realise you needed to ask.  Write into schooltiespodcast@outlook.com to have your questions answered on the show.

Episodes

  1. Apr 30

    Episode 6: Devices

    In this episode Freddie and Henry tackle one of the biggest conversations on the minds of schools, pupils and parents - devices. We discuss everything from the nature of devices in schools, how schools manage them, and the emergence of AI.  As ever, if you have any questions, please do send them in to our email - schooltiespodcast@outlook.com.

    36 min

  2. Apr 19

    Episode 5: Scholarships

    In this episode, Freddie has a conversation on scholarships with our very first guest to the podcast. Elaine C. Walker, Founder at Everything's Education, is a true expert in school placement and has unrivalled knowledge of British Boarding Schools. As ever, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch on our email schooltiespodcast@outlook.com

    22 min

  3. Apr 9

    Episode 4: Exams and Assessment

    In this episode, Freddie and Henry discuss the nature of assessment in private schools, with a special focus on common entrance, GCSEs and A-Levels, alongside their more modern alternatives. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch via our email address: schooltiespodcast@outlook.com.

    41 min
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About

School Ties is a parent-focused podcast hosted by two best friends, cutting through the noise around private schools in the UK. We talk honestly about choosing a school, navigating admissions, and asking the questions you didn’t realise you needed to ask.  Write into schooltiespodcast@outlook.com to have your questions answered on the show.

Information

  • Creator
    Freddie Mills and Henry Stoot
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 School Ties