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John Bastable

Director of Bastable School Solutions

After graduating from Cambridge in 1975, John left the UK for a two-year teaching post overseas and returned 38 years later having gained extensive international experience, spending 35 years in leadership positions.

​John is now semi-retired in Cambridge and is an independent educational consultant offering support in school governance, school security, cultural issues and leadership mentoring. He is a co-opted governor of an area special school in Cambridgeshire.

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First steps to actioning student voice in schools
First steps to actioning student voice in schools

What practical solutions are there to help international schools open up about student voice? We spoke to Joel Jr Llaban and Matthew Savage in our recent webinar, who shared some practical advice and insights on recent research findings into student voice. Read more

Why are more international schools encouraging students to have a voice?
Why are more international schools encouraging students to have a voice?

Do students feel that their voice is valued? Are international schools listening to student voice to inform change? Recent research by ISC Research delved into this subject, surveying students and alumni to gather their thoughts alongside a separate survey to educators and administrators. Read more

Making change to the International School Awards
Making change to the International School Awards

The 2024 International School Awards have taken a big step on the journey that many international schools are already taking. Changes will create more opportunities for international schools in different contexts to be celebrated. Read more

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