Update on the Curriculum and Assessment Review

Last year we shared with members the Haberdashers’ submission to the DfE’s Curriculum and Assessment review – a collaborative piece of writing which reflected the views of our family of schools and members of the Company. In March an Interim Report was published on the review. We find some important pieces of alignment but limited […]

Going further

MEMBER NEWS The older I get, the more the phrase “pass it forward” resonates — particularly when it comes to supporting young people as they navigate those formative steps into adulthood. Haberdasher members volunteer their time, energy and expertise to support our direct programmes with schools, as well as through supporting our charity partners. Time […]

A front row seat the Jimmy Choo Academy Fashion show

EDUCATION NEWS In a whirlwind day of couture, creativity and career inspiration, Haberdashers’ Monmouth, Haberdashers’ Elstree Boys, Haberdashers’ Elstree Girls and Haberdashers’ Borough Academy students experienced the fashion industry like never before at the prestigious Jimmy Choo Academy (JCA) Fashion Show held at Haberdashers’ Hall back in June. A group of talented Year 10 students studying art, design or textiles and […]

Celebrating Habs Aspire

A mentor and mentee pose together at Haberdashers' Hall.

You could inspire a young person to aspire using just four hours of your time. Have you heard of Habs Aspire mentoring programme? Earlier this week, Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South held the first ever Habs Aspire Mentoring celebration at Haberdashers’ Hatcham College with students from Haberdashers’ Hatcham and Haberdashers’ Crayford Academy! It was a great opportunity for […]

A lesson in resilience: Habs Athletics Tournament 2025

Even some rather wet and soggy weather fit for an English summer didn’t stop our brave competitors from giving it their all. We were delighted to return to Oxford for the 7th edition of the Haberdashers’ Athletics Tournament this year. Students from Year 7 to Year 10 gave us all a lesson in staying strong […]

Habs Girls welcomes HRH The Duke of Edinburgh for anniversary

EDUCATION NEWS On Wednesday 4 June, we welcomed His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh KG, KT, GCVO, to officially commemorate the School’s 150th anniversary and officially open the Edinburgh Rehearsal Room. His Royal Highness’ visit celebrated the School’s milestone and highlighted its commitment to offering outstanding educational and partnership opportunities and the strong emphasis […]

New School to join the Haberdashers’ family

EDUCATION NEWS Lochinver House School to merge with Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools. From September 2025, Lochinver House School – an independent prep school in Potters Bar will join Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools (Haberdashers’ Boys’ School and Haberdashers’ Girls’ School). Why merge? Our schools are in strong positions, and the merger between Lochinver House and Haberdashers’ is a […]

Student Leadership Conference

Haberdashers student leaders who are in Year 12 stand together in the courtyard at Haberdashers' Hall

On 12 May we welcomed over 90 student leader representatives to Haberdashers’ Hall, kicking off the annual student leadership conference, part of Haberdashers’ Advantage Character. The evening began with networking tips and challenges from Simon Lough (Member of the Livery ). This was an opportunity to network not only with the adults in the room […]

The Education Lecture 2025

COMPANY NEWS On 1 May our annual Education Lecture was held at Haberdashers’ Hall. Our annual Education Lecture is now part of the Haberdashers’ Advantage Working Together programme. The lecture is attended by our members, guests, school leaders and governors. The title of this year’s lecture is ‘Geopolitics, Education & Resilience: Building Stronger Societies in […]

HATS Youth Conference 2025

EDUCATION NEWS Youth Conference – What Belonging Means to Us Students from across the Trust unite for their Annual Youth Conference to explore the theme of Belonging. This event was support by Haberdasher members who volunteered their time and skillset to support the event. On Thursday 24 April, 400 students from all nine Haberdashers’ Academies […]