Girls' Day School Trust operates a network of all-girls schools in England and Wales, providing education for girls aged three to eighteen.

Girls' Day School Trust

GDST (The Girls&#39;​ Day School Trust) | 13,002 followers on LinkedIn. The latest news and opinion on girls, education &amp; women’s leadership from the GDST and its family of schools. | A family of 25 girls’ schools, including 23 independent schools and two academies, across England and Wales.

We have over 3,500 staff, nearly 19,000 students between the ages of three and 18, and an alumnae network of over 100,000 - the largest of its kind in the UK. 

As a charity that owns and runs a network of 23 schools and two academies in England and Wales, it reinvests all its income in its schools.

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Today we held the International Coalition of Girls' Schools Educating Girls Symposium at Wimbledon High School GDST . The Symposium provided UK and international educational leaders a forum to have crucial conversations about girls’ education. Our Chief Executive, Cheryl Giovannoni gave an empowering keynote presentation on 'Designing the Future of Girls' Education'. More to follow next week when we publish the GDST Insights Report and Framework. #ICGSEducatingGirlsUK #WhereGirlsLearnWithoutLimits #GDST #InsightsReportGDST #GirlsFutures #GDSTdifference #GirlsSchools #GirlsEducation

An inspiring, thought-provoking and empowering day at the International Coalition of Girls' Schools Educating Girls UK Symposium at Wimbledon High School GDST . Highlights from the day included fantastic keynote presentations, a Women in Finance panel discussion, and three incredible breakout sessions. #ICGSEducatingGirlsUK #WhereGirlsLearnWithoutLimits #GDST #InsightsReportGDST #GirlsFutures #GDSTdifference #GirlsSchools #GirlsEducation

200 delegates from state and independent girls’ schools have gathered at Wimbledon High School GDST today for the International Coalition of Girls' Schools Educating Girls UK Symposium. The Educating Girls Symposium gives UK and international educational leaders a forum to have crucial conversations about girls’ education. The day began with a welcome address from Megan Murphy , Global Executive Director at ICGS and Fionnuala Kennedy , Head of Wimbledon High School. Keynote speakers include Dorothy Byrne , President of Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge, Maggie Alphonsi MBE , Rugby World Cup Winner, Broadcaster & Columnist and Cheryl Giovannoni, Chief Executive of the GDST. #ICGSEducatingGirlsUK #WhereGirlsLearnWithoutLimits #GDST #InsightsReportGDST #GirlsFutures #GDSTdifference #GirlsSchools #GirlsEducation

Together with more than 200 girls’ school colleagues, we are Celebrating the Power of Girls and Girls’ Schools at Wimbledon High School GDST at the ICGS Educating Girls Symposium. The enthusiasm in the room is palpable. It is sure to be an amazing day. #ICGSEducatingGirlsUK

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Recently crowned ‘Independent Secondary School of The Year in the North’, Sheffield High School for Girls ethos is one of mutual respect and care: every girl is valued for her own talents and interests and encouraged as an individual so she can thrive. Its mission –‘teaching her everything so she can be anything’ – provides an all-round education from Reception to Sixth Form. Find a GDST school near you 🔎 https://lnkd.in/ddwzejBi 🏫 #WhereGirlsLearnWithoutLimits #GDST #GDSTschool #GDSTdifference #GirlsFutures #GirlsSchool #GirlsEducation #UKschool #Yorkshireschool #Sheffield #SchoolsInSheffield #Derbyshire #NorthNottinghamshire

A day of BIG thinking, re-connecting and sharing ahead for our GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust) Deputy Heads Academics and Directors of study. Guests include Will Goldsmith , Clare Jarmy and Tim Lovatt … what a treat…..AND a croissant networking breakfast to kick it off! Really looking forward to this one 🥳 #assessment #wheregirlslearnwithoutlimits #girlsfirst Rethinking Assessment Kevin Stannard

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This Friday, Wimbledon High School GDST will host the Educating Girls Symposium with International Coalition of Girls' Schools . This is such an exciting opportunity for educators who will be able to engage with leading industry experts and to participate in pivotal discussions on the latest challenges and opportunities in girls’ education. Our Chief Executive Cheryl Giovannoni will be delivering a keynote about the power of education to solve the world’s most intractable problems, and the role women play in creating an equal and better world for all. #ICGSEducatingGirlsUK #GDST #WhereGirlsLearnWithoutLimits #GDSTdifference #GirlsFutures #GirlsEducation #Girlsschools #Education

Bromley High School has been offering an exceptional education to girls from the age of three upwards, since 1883. Its dedicated teachers nurture a unique spirit of enquiry and an independence of mind, so that every child can excel. Find a GDST school near you 🔎 https://lnkd.in/ddwzejBi 🏫 #WhereGirlsLearnWithoutLimits #GDST #GDSTschool #GDSTdifference #GirlsFutures #GirlsSchool #GirlsEducation #UKschool #Londonschool #Bromley Bromley High School GDST

On Saturday, we welcomed a group of GDST alumnae to historic Trinity Hall, Cambridge for an evening of connection and reflection. Alumnae were warmly received by Mary Hockaday , Master of Trinity Hall, former GDST Council member, and Oxford High School GDST alumna. We asked alumnae a question: 'How did you benefit from going to a girls' school?' Read their answers and more about the event: https://lnkd.in/ermzbQYE #GDST #Alumnae #GDSTDifference #WhereGirlsLearnWithoutLimits #GirlsFutures #GirlsEducation

Listen to the International Coalition of Girls' Schools (ICGS) latest podcast short 'On Educating Girls: Empowering Girls to Disagree with Confidence and Civility'. In this 15 minute episode, we hear from GDST Heads Jo Sharrock ( Putney High School ) and Alison Sefton ( Norwich High School for Girls GDST ) on the importance of helping our girls and young women to find their voices and develop the skill of engaging in civil discourse. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/ey9GPh7h #GDSTDifference #WhereGirlsLearnWithoutLimits #GirlsFutures #GDST #GirlsEducation #EducatingGirls #GirlsSchools

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