London Choices Programme
Find schools close to home
London Choices Workshops are a NEW and popular feature of our London shows.
Featuring heads and admissions directors from a wide range of independent schools across London, the workshops are a highly efficient way to get key admissions information.
In 15 minute parent briefings find out about:
- academic requirements
- entry tests
- key admission deadlines
- get answers to your questions
The programme features leading schools from across London such as St Paul's Girls, KCS Wimbledon, The Lyceum, Queens Gate, Knightsbridge, Latymer Upper, Alleyns, St Paul's, Eaton Square.
Read on to find out who's speaking when.
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London Choices 2023
Meet the Heads & Admissions Directors from a huge range London independent schools
The programme is still evolving, so please check back here as we add more schools.
Wetherby Preparatory School
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
Park Hill
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
London Park Schools
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
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Suzie Longstaff
Principal London Park SchoolsSchool leadershipBiographyTwenty years ago, Suzie Longstaff had a successful sporting career as Cox of the British Olympic VIII at Atlanta 1996 and of ‘Goldie’ in the in 1997 and 98 Boat Races. Since then she has been immersed in the world of education and is now Principal of London Park Schools. Suzie’s… MoreTwenty years ago, Suzie Longstaff had a successful sporting career as Cox of the British Olympic VIII at Atlanta 1996 and of ‘Goldie’ in the in 1997 and 98 Boat Races. Since then she has been immersed in the world of education and is now Principal of London Park Schools. Suzie’s background in music, economics, computing and sport has provided a rich tapestry of experience on which to draw. Her dynamic and forward-thinking approach to education encourages students to be both innovative and intrepid in their learning. An approach she calls, ‘modern scholarship’ makes learning challenging, fun and relevant, exploring everything from entrepreneurship and oracy to design thinking and AI. Less
Eaton Square School
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
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Dr Adrian Rainbow
Headmaster Eaton Square SchoolSchool leadershipBiographyAdrian graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts (double major) in English Literature and Philosophy and finished his college football career as an All-Canadian Quarterback. Following his childhood dream of playing American football professionally, he was… MoreAdrian graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts (double major) in English Literature and Philosophy and finished his college football career as an All-Canadian Quarterback. Following his childhood dream of playing American football professionally, he was drafted into the Canadian Football League by the Montreal Alouettes, where he enjoyed a brief stint, before transferring to Germany to play ten seasons in the German Football League. During his sports career Adrian continued to hone his academic skills completing his PGCE in English and Drama, Master of Arts in English (Critical Theory), and PhD in English (Critical Pedagogy and Contemporary Literature), all from the University of Exeter. After finishing his PhD and retiring from his American football career Adrian was appointed as a Lecturer of English at the University of Zurich where he spent five years before relocating to the UK. For three years he was the Head of the Environmental Faculty, Language and Literacy Coordinator, Teacher of English, and Assistant Houseparent at UWC Atlantic College in Wales before being appointed as Deputy Head Co-Curriculum at Sevenoaks School in Kent. Adrian has spent the last four years overseeing all of the experiential learning at Sevenoaks, including music, sport, drama, as well as all of the community impact, outreach and partnership work of the school. He also recently completed a second Master of Arts in Education (Educational Leadership and Management) from the University of Bath. Less
Knightsbridge School
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
St James Preparatory & Nursery School
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
Kew Green Preparatory School
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
Maida Vale School
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
DLD College
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
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Irfan Latif
Principal DLD College LondonLondon SchoolsTalksBiographyIrfan Latif is the principal of the multi-award winning DLD College London, a 13-19 co-ed boarding and day school in the heart of London. During his career Irfan has held a number of leadership roles in education including Headmaster of Sexey’s School, Deputy Head (Academic) at Bedford… MoreIrfan Latif is the principal of the multi-award winning DLD College London, a 13-19 co-ed boarding and day school in the heart of London. During his career Irfan has held a number of leadership roles in education including Headmaster of Sexey’s School, Deputy Head (Academic) at Bedford school, Head of Science and Chemistry at St Benedict’s School, Ealing, Senior Housemaster at Whitgift School, as well as being the Assistant Housemaster and Head of PSHE at the Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Boys. Educated at Emanuel school, London, Irfan graduated from King’s College, University of London with a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, followed by a PGCE in Secondary Education and is currently studying for an MA in Educational Leadership. At university he was active on the Student Council and played representative sport, including rowing and cricket. Irfan has an active role in education and, boarding and is on the Executive Committee of the Boarding Schools’ Association, having been its Vice Chair, and is also the chair of the London Boarding Forum. He is on the board of directors at AGBIS and the Independent Schools’ Association and sits on the board of practitioners for the ground-breaking ‘AI in Education’ movement set up by Sir Anthony Seldon. In addition, Irfan is a co-founder of the Inclusion and Diversity group for the Independent Schools’ Council, and he also sits on the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Independent Education. He has spoken at several national and international conferences including Disrupted23 and was recently nominated for Tatler’s ‘Best Head of a Public School’. He also sat on the board of education at the Diocese of Bath and Wells and sits on the Professional Development Committee for the Society of Heads. Outside of school, he enjoys art and attending galleries, museums, and concerts. He is a keen runner having recently completed the London Marathon, enjoys swimming, ballroom dancing, following Arsenal FC and engaging in politics. He is married to Jo, the Head of Science of a leading London independent girls’ school and the CEO of the award-winning ‘Karma Curry’. They have two daughters and their Jack Russell terrier, Rodney. Less
Minerva's Virtual Academy
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
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Hugh Viney
Founder and CEO Minerva's Virtual AcademySchool leadershipTalksBiography33-year-old, former Classics scholar Hugh Viney is the founder and CEO of Minerva’s Virtual Academy, a unique, online independent school for pupils aged 11-18, and Minerva Tutors, one of the UK’s most well known providers of private homeschooling and after-school tutoring services.… More33-year-old, former Classics scholar Hugh Viney is the founder and CEO of Minerva’s Virtual Academy, a unique, online independent school for pupils aged 11-18, and Minerva Tutors, one of the UK’s most well known providers of private homeschooling and after-school tutoring services. Over the last seven years, Hugh’s hands-on, passionate approach to growing Minerva and helping to professionalise the industry has opened the door for thousands of home-educated children to achieve the support and academic qualifications they deserve. In December 2020, Hugh launched Minerva’s Virtual Academy, an online school with a mission: to offer a truly viable, affordable, and fully-online alternative to traditional independent schools for the very first time, and to offer the British Curriculum to all children, no matter where they live in the world. Hugh’s education philosophy blends tradition with innovation: pupil confidence and multi-disciplinary learning is at the heart of everything Minerva does. His organisations have won many awards over the years, including three nominations for this year's Education Investor Awards. Hugh has also been runner-up for the Duke of York Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the National Business Awards. Less
The Lyceum School
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
King's College School Wimbledon
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
St Paul's School
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
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Dr Andy Mayfield
Director of Admissions St Paul's SchoolLondon SchoolsTalksBiographyDr Andy Mayfield studied Mathematics at Manchester and Oxford Universities and joined St Paul’s School as a Mathematics Teacher in 1992. In his time at the school he has been President of the Boat Club, Head of Year 12, run the School’s Outreach and Charity programme and for the past… MoreDr Andy Mayfield studied Mathematics at Manchester and Oxford Universities and joined St Paul’s School as a Mathematics Teacher in 1992. In his time at the school he has been President of the Boat Club, Head of Year 12, run the School’s Outreach and Charity programme and for the past ten years been Director Of Admissions. Less
St Paul's Girls School
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
Marymount London
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
Alleyn's School
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
Queens Gate School
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
Streatham & Clapham High School, GDST
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
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Cathy Ellott
Head Streatham & Clapham High School GDSTSchool leadershipTalksBiographyMs Cathy Ellott joined Streatham and Clapham High School as the new Head this September. Having worked in a range of top schools, she is a passionate advocate for all girls’ education and the confidence, camaraderie and friendship it inspires. She is proud to be part of the Girls Day… MoreMs Cathy Ellott joined Streatham and Clapham High School as the new Head this September. Having worked in a range of top schools, she is a passionate advocate for all girls’ education and the confidence, camaraderie and friendship it inspires. She is proud to be part of the Girls Day School Trust and to share a vision for the future of girls’ learning that is empowering, relevant, ambitious and fun. Having studied English at Oxford, she is committed to academic excellence and yet she knows, both as a parent and a teacher, that each child has her own journey and that the school’s community and partnership with parents is crucial so that every girl may flourish. Less
Homefield Preparatory School
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
London Park School, Clapham
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
Minerva's Virtual Academy
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
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Hugh Viney
Founder and CEO Minerva's Virtual AcademySchool leadershipTalksBiography33-year-old, former Classics scholar Hugh Viney is the founder and CEO of Minerva’s Virtual Academy, a unique, online independent school for pupils aged 11-18, and Minerva Tutors, one of the UK’s most well known providers of private homeschooling and after-school tutoring services.… More33-year-old, former Classics scholar Hugh Viney is the founder and CEO of Minerva’s Virtual Academy, a unique, online independent school for pupils aged 11-18, and Minerva Tutors, one of the UK’s most well known providers of private homeschooling and after-school tutoring services. Over the last seven years, Hugh’s hands-on, passionate approach to growing Minerva and helping to professionalise the industry has opened the door for thousands of home-educated children to achieve the support and academic qualifications they deserve. In December 2020, Hugh launched Minerva’s Virtual Academy, an online school with a mission: to offer a truly viable, affordable, and fully-online alternative to traditional independent schools for the very first time, and to offer the British Curriculum to all children, no matter where they live in the world. Hugh’s education philosophy blends tradition with innovation: pupil confidence and multi-disciplinary learning is at the heart of everything Minerva does. His organisations have won many awards over the years, including three nominations for this year's Education Investor Awards. Hugh has also been runner-up for the Duke of York Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the National Business Awards. Less
Homefield Preparatory School
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
Ibstock Place School
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
St Catherine's Twickenham
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
Westbury House School
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
Wetherby Preparatory School
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
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Mark White
Head Wetherby Prep SchoolSchool leadershipBiographyMark White was educated at Eton College and Edinburgh University, where he read History and Politics. After five years in two retail business, he completed a Secondary PGCE in History at Bristol University and taught in Cheltenham at a large comprehensive for ten years, where he was an… MoreMark White was educated at Eton College and Edinburgh University, where he read History and Politics. After five years in two retail business, he completed a Secondary PGCE in History at Bristol University and taught in Cheltenham at a large comprehensive for ten years, where he was an Assistant Headteacher. A move to Oxford and the Dragon School, saw him become Deputy Head (Academic). Over the past seven years, he has been both Head of Hazlegrove Prep School, a day and boarding school in Somerset, and currently he is Head of Wetherby Prep in Marylebone, London. He lives in Oxfordshire with his family. All his three children have experienced both prep school and boarding senior schools and are now working in London or at university. Less
St James Senior Girls' School
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
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Emma Bell
Head St James Senior Girls' SchoolSchool leadershipTalksBiographyEmma Bell has been appointed as the new Head of St James Senior Girls’ School in West Kensington; she is replacing retiring Sarah Labram. Emma was previously Deputy Head at Tudor Hall school in Oxfordshire. She has over 20 years of experience in education, as a teacher, careers and Higher… MoreEmma Bell has been appointed as the new Head of St James Senior Girls’ School in West Kensington; she is replacing retiring Sarah Labram. Emma was previously Deputy Head at Tudor Hall school in Oxfordshire. She has over 20 years of experience in education, as a teacher, careers and Higher Education adviser and senior leader. Having studied History at Oxford, Emma began her career as a Strategy Consultant and then through volunteering recognised her vocation in education. Passionate about the transformative power of a truly thought-provoking holistic education, Emma is a strong advocate for single-sex senior school education and the benefits of an environment where no subject or activity comes with a gender stereotype, and everything is designed with girls in mind. Emma is delighted to have joined the St James community. Less
The American School in London
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
Eaton Square Nursery & Prep School
Essential admissions information. Find out: what the school is looking for and its academic requirements. Get into your calendar: opens days and the key application deadlines.
