Welcome back to Destination Education UK, I'm your host Ruth Benny, and today we have a real treat for you. Our guest is Keith Metcalfe, Head at Malvern College in the UK, a leading co-educational school nestled in the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire. Keith and I chat about everything from the differences between boys’ schools and co-ed schools, to how COVID has changed education, to the value of pathways like the IB and A Levels. We also dive into what makes a student’s school experience truly meaningful - engagement, leadership, and community - and look ahead at what the future of UK education might hold. Can't wait for you to hear his insights, so grab a cup of tea☕️ and enjoy the episode! Why Listen? Understand the difference between boys schools and co-educational schools Understand the values of the different IB and A-Level pathways Understand the opportunities for leadership in boarding schools Explore how an independent school experience prepares you for life. For more resources related to today’s episode and others, visit www.topschoolsadmissions.com Enjoy the episode for expert advice to guide your school selection journey. Visit www.topschoolsadmissions.com for more on Tudor Hall, and to enquire via our exclusive link. Start exploring top UK schools today! In this episode: 00:00 Introduction to Keith Metcalfe and His Background 03:00 Educational Journey and Early Influences 06:12 Transition from Harrow to Malvern College 09:51 Single-Sex vs Co-Ed Education 12:46 Impact of COVID-19 on Education 15:51 Changes and Innovations at Malvern College 19:04 Academic Programs: IB vs A Levels 28:02 Balancing IB and A Levels 29:36 Understanding School Inspections 31:55 Evaluating School Reports 33:28 Insights from School Inspections 37:05 The Role of School Leadership 40:18 Key Questions for School Visits 42:51 Leadership Style and Engagement 47:00 The State of State Education 51:34 The Importance of a Well-Rounded Education 54:52 Choosing the Right School for Your Child — Follow Destination Education: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/destination_education_uk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@DestinationEducationUK Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationEducationUKVodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/destinationeducationUk Website: www.topschoolsadmissions.com The Destination Education UK podcast is your ultimate guide to navigating the exciting, sometimes overwhelming journey of studying in the UK. Hosted by Ruth Benny— education expert and parent with firsthand experience raising children educated in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom—this show delivers insights, expert tips, inspiration and practical strategies for parents and students in, or considering the UK education system. If you're a parent on this journey—start here. Follow along, and let's take the stress out of school admissions together. Watch our FREE Masterclass on UK Boarding Schools and request a non-obligatory consultation here: https://www.topschoolsadmissions.com/UKBoardingSchools/ Subscribe to our channel here: Listen to Destination Education Podcast 🎧 New episodes twice a month! Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UTWe6azTalKupYEwrtET0?si=3d898b7e7c094fec Apple podcasts link: https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/destination-education-uk/id1820594988 Get help to find the perfect fit UK school for your child : www.topschoolsadmissions.com
