Schools must prioritise reputation and innovation if they are to succeed in an increasingly globalised educational market, says Repton School's headmaster [1] Mark Semmence.

Semmence has shared his insights into how to build a global reputation in the education space in a 2022 report from executive recruitment consultants Wild Search.

The research paper, A Culture Of Innovation: British Schools Overseas, looks at globalisation in education, focusing on British schools that expand overseas. In his contribution to the report, Semmence revealed a "glimpse of what new thinking in education can look like."

Building a Strong, Global Reputation

In his article "Innovation in Action - Building a Global Reputation," Semmence discusses what increasing "globalisation and democratisation of education" means for schools looking to grow nationally or internationally.

Successful expansion depends on a school creating a "well-earned climate of trust." In other words, building a strong reputation in the public eye by communicating a "clear vision and a purposeful, beneficial ambition."

Semmence explains that schools can guarantee their reputation by ensuring coherence across factors like:

●       Academic aims.

●       Staff recruitment.

●       The cultivation of human values and skills.

●       The pursuit of roundedness.

Learn more about the Repton Family of Schools [2].

About Repton School

Repton School [3] is one of the UK's foremost co-educational secondary schools for day pupils and boarders aged 13 to 18. Situated in the village of Repton in Derbyshire and surrounded by the idyllic British countryside, the School offers pupils an exceptional, all-encompassing education.

Educating since 1557, Repton School seamlessly combines centuries of tradition and heritage with the pursuit of excellence in a modern world. The School's first-class facilities, high-quality teaching, and comprehensive Pastoral care create the perfect environment to help pupils learn, grow, and achieve their potential.

Good Schools Guide 2022 describes Repton as sitting "comfortably among the top co-ed boarding schools for academic achievement" and excelling "in terms of value added."

Beyond the classroom, dedicated staff encourage Reptonians to explore their unique strengths and interests. Whether shining onstage in the theatre, flourishing on the sports field, or finding creative self-expression through music, Repton pupils enjoy a sense of balance in all areas of school life