Jane has a Bachelor of Education degree and has been teaching for over 30 years in both the state and independent sector. She is married to Andrew and has four children and a Labrador called Ronnie. Ronnie is no stranger to St Hilary?s, making the occasional visit for the children to enjoy `Reading with Ronnie?. Jane was previously Deputy Head at Rowan Preparatory School.

?Time has a habit of flying by and the expectations of pupils have changed significantly? explains Jane Whittingham, as she enters her fifth year as Headmistress of St Hilary?s.  She says ?Prep schools are no longer charged with preparing pupils solely for the academic foundations for senior school but also for life beyond. Specialist subject teaching by dedicated staff empowers pupils to do their own personal best and we are justly proud of our girls’ results in the 11+ Entrance Exams.  Year on year, girls secure an impressive array of scholarships at some of the country’s leading independent senior schools.?
?As a prep school, in which boys leave at 7 years old and girls at 11, St Hilary’s takes its responsibility very seriously in securing the best next school for each pupil.? Mrs Whittingham continues. ?Parents and pupils have a wonderful choice and pupils are prepared accordingly.?
Mrs Whittingham emphasises ?However, it is not all about results. I refer to the old adage that school days are the best da...