Part 1: JAGS: Where Holistic Education Comes to Life

Part One of my series on James Allen’s Girls’ School

I hope that when you read this, you get more than just the polished surface you’d find in a typical school guide or online search. As a teacher turned education consultant, I walk into schools attuned to the subtleties: the hum of a classroom between lessons, a quiet poster tucked in a stairwell, the easy rapport between staff and pupils. These are the details that quietly reveal a school’s true character.

At James Allen’s Girls’ School (JAGS), those whispers feel warm. There’s purpose in the air. The girls are busy—but it’s not for show. It feels lived-in. Intentional.