January Good Reads

Posted: 7th January 2025

 

This book is a really fun way to get a grasp of large chunks of history.  Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook add humour and wit to their subject and brim with a bottomless knowledge.  Questions answered include How did a hair appointment almost blow Churchill’s cover’? And ‘What made Alfred the Great so great?’

It’s a whistle-stop tour from Ancient Rome to modern China.
Listen to their Podcast of the same name.

 

Whether you are studying science or AI-related subjects at school or simply want a jargon-free overview of this increasingly important subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.

It also explores the numerous ethical debates around AI, and its increasing influence on culture and society.

Focused Compliance and Educational Quality Inspection Report: April 2026

The school received a glowing report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate which looked at our compliance with the teaching standards and the quality of education provided at Highclare School.

View our report here.