Sub-Warden, St Edward's Oxford -Candidate information

BEYOND TEDDIES Community is as important outside the School as inside, and outreach activities are championed and coordinated by the Beyond Teddies team who oversee community, partnerships and fundraising. COMMUNITY There is an active community of former pupils (known as OSE) and Parents (known as the Friends of St Edward’s School) who, with the support of the Beyond Teddies team, organise a lively and growing programme of sporting, educational, professional networking and social events throughout the year for our regional, national and international communities. Former pupils are encouraged to remain connected with the School, and many assist with careers advice and networking opportunities for current students. PARTNERSHIPS Service is an integral part of a St Edward’s education, and within the next three years, all students will have a dedicated slot for service-led activities built into their timetable. Currently, over 100 pupils of all ages voluntarily engage in projects with local schools and charities, in partnerships

that have been established to benefit both parties. Among many others, current projects include holiday support for children living locally, reading projects in primary schools, volunteering at Farmability (a city-based farm working with clients with severe autism), and language collaboration projects with Afghan refugees. Teachers also offer time and expertise to help local schools, and subject specialists have supported departments at a number of nearby primary schools and academies. A large number of students from a variety of schools are invited to a series of talks called ‘Inspiring People’: speakers have included ballerina and TV presenter Dame Darcey Bussell, philosopher and writer Dr Julian Baggini, and writer and radio presenter Anita Anand. More than 50 clubs, societies, institutions and organisations make use of the School’s buildings and open spaces, including Hampshire County Cricket Club, Wasps Netball, a musical youth theatre company and local schools. Each year, the Weston Recital Room is given over to Turtle Opera. Run by Turtle Key Arts in association with the Royal College of Music and the English Touring Opera, the workshops help to inspire and motivate young people with autism spectrum conditions through drama, music and the visual arts.