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to go for a subject that they’re passionate about as they are not worrying about adhering to strict gender stereotypes.” The number of independent boys’
schools is in decline and, increasingly, some are starting to admit girls. “It’s about survival and parental
demand,” she explains. “Schools are increasingly diversifying to meet the demands of parents. If parents have a child at a single-sex school, they may ask if the school will admit siblings regardless of their gender.” However, this approach does have its
pitfalls. “PSHE [Personal, Social and Health Education] is vital – this must be catered for when admitting another
developing a particular talent or interest and pastoral care. Whether a school is single-sex or co-educational will often be at the bottom of the checklist, if at all.
Do girls get better results at single-sex schools? If it’s about exam results, girls appear to perform better in single- sex schools, particularly in Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects. “A recent Girls’ Schools Association survey showed that girls were four times as likely to choose Physics in a single-sex school than in a co-ed one,” says Ms Gardiner Legge, “This is because they are much more likely
gender. It’s important that the school has the expertise and resources to meet their needs. Do not underestimate the importance of role models,” Ms Gardiner Legge warns.
How do you respond when people say that single-sex schools do not prepare students adequately for the world of work? Ms Gardiner Legge highlights theHarvey Weinstein scandal in her response, as she discussed gender parity. “Less than a third of the House of Commons are women. Is this what we are preparing girls for? It is more important than ever to raise happy, strong
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