Behind the Blueprints: Progress on Our New Sixth Form Centre

In this episode of the Cheltenham Ladies’ College Podcast, Head of Property Services Matt Peplow and Rachel Shotliff, Senior Architect at Purcell, share exciting behind-the-scenes updates on our world-leading Sixth Form Centre, set to open in Autumn 2026.Matt outlines the vision for the centre, while Rachel reflects on Purcell’s journey to securing the project and the collaborative work completed so far, including a visioning workshop Purcell held with pupils and staff to understand the priorities and aspirations of the CLC community through a series of creative exercises.Drawing on Purcell’s expertise in heritage and preservation architecture, Rachel also explains how the team is committed to preserving the character of the three-storey Victorian building while translating CLC’s educational vision for the space into a modern, functional design. She also shares insights into the practical planning, design considerations, and technical challenges involved in bringing the project to life.The music in this episode is composed and played by Guild member Toru Obunge. Podcast hosted by Lucy Bevan, Digital Communications Officer.

In this episode of the Cheltenham Ladies’ College Podcast, Co-Curricular Director, Mr James Pothecary, reflects on the breadth, purpose and impact of co-curricular life at CLC.Mr Pothecary shares how co-curricular and academic studies go hand in hand, as well as how the programme represents the mission and values of College - embodying excellence, independence and the empowerment and inspiration in the education of women.Central to the success of co-curricular life at CLC is its responsiveness to student voice and their interests, with more than 50 clubs each year being entirely student led. At CLC, we carefully support each student in finding the right fit for them - whether that involves high-level sport, advanced academic exploration or creative pursuits - all hobbies and passions are encouraged. Ultimately, Mr Pothecary believes co-curricular involvement instils confidence, resilience and independence - qualities that prepare students not only for university but for life beyond.Could this be your future? Our registration deadline is 10th January 2026 - register now by heading to: https://www.cheltladiescollege.org/apply/joiningThe music in this episode is composed and played by Guild member Toru Obunge. Podcast hosted by Lucy Bevan, Digital Communications Officer.

A new CLC Sixth Form Centre is coming!🚨🎉In Autumn 2026, CLC will be home to a centre that will provide state-of-the-art facilities and innovative spaces - enhancing our world-class teaching across the IB and A Level programmes, and our wider pioneering approach to holistic education.The new centre will promote independent and self-directed learning, creating a strong foundation for adulthood and preparation for life at university. It will enable students to develop academic confidence, self-motivation and resilience, through real-world professional and academic experiences, and authentic environments that mirror a university education. Beyond this, the new centre will support our holistic approach to fostering emotional, creative, and spiritual growth beyond academic learning. This exciting space will be located in a Victorian three-storey building, with a significant extension, located close to the main teaching campus.In our latest podcast episode, Dr Sherwood (Head of SFC) and Dr Gamblin (VPA) shared their plans and inspiration for the project whilst sat in the new building. Listen now to learn more! You can also discover more about the variety of spaces that will be featured in the new centre on our website.The music in this episode is composed and played by Guild member Toru Obunge. Podcast hosted by Lucy Bevan, Digital Communications Officer.#SixthFormCentre #SixthForm #Autumn2026 #Announcement

Executive Principal Eve Jardine-Young and Head of College Jemima Edney, share their journeys from their time as pupils to working together in leadership of College in their new roles. As both are CLC alumnae, they reflect on their school memories, the importance of Guild and what inspires them as they shape the future of College together.Eve and Jemima discuss stories of music, their passions when at College and even a few surprising fun facts including Irish dancing and a football proposal!The music in this episode is composed and played by Guild member Toru Obunge. Podcast hosted by Lucy Bevan, Digital Communications Officer.

This episode is part of our 2025 Giving Day on the 18th and 19th June, where we’ll be fundraising for our pupils and their education - supporting Women of the Future. In this episode, we’ll be chatting with Principal Eve Jardine-Young and Mr Nigel Richards COO, about one of our five fundraising pillars, Resilience and Innovation. This pillar encompasses many projects including supporting our sustainability goals, which involves renewable energy initiatives, future-proofing CLC for generations to come and much more.Learn more about Resilience and Innovation and donate to support our projects, by heading to clcgivingday.hubbub.net.The music in this episode is composed and played by Guild member Toru Obunge. Podcast hosted by Lucy Bevan, Digital Communications Officer.

This episode is part of our 2025 Giving Day on the 18th and 19th June, where we’ll be fundraising for our pupils and their education - supporting Women of the Future. In this episode, we’ll be chatting with Principal Eve Jardine-Young, Ms Joanna Kilburn Head of History and Politics, Mr Will Parker Director of Sport & Physical Activity and CEP lead, and Xara Davies Teacher of English and former Beale Award holder about one of our five fundraising pillars, Diversity, Inclusion and Community. This pillar encompasses many projects including Project PH, supporting our bursary Beale Awards, and continuing to deliver our social action programmes and much more. Learn more about Diversity, Inclusion and Community and donate to support our projects, by heading to clcgivingday.hubbub.netThe music in this episode is composed and played by Guild member Toru Obunge. Podcast hosted by Lucy Bevan, Digital Communications Officer.

This episode is part of our 2025 Giving Day on the 18th and 19th June, where we’ll be fundraising for our pupils and their education - supporting Women of the Future. In this episode, we’ll be chatting with Principal Eve Jardine-Young, Vice Principal Academic Dr David Gamblin and Director of Music Mr David Lloyd, about one of our five fundraising pillars, Educational Excellence. This pillar encompasses many projects including enhancing our resources for co-curricular clubs, investing in new musical instruments and much more. Learn more about Educational Excellence and donate to support our projects, by heading to clcgivingday.hubbub.netThe music in this episode is composed and played by Guild member Toru Obunge. Podcast hosted by Lucy Bevan, Digital Communications Officer.

This episode is part of our 2025 Giving Day on the 18th and 19th June, where we’ll be fundraising for our pupils and their education - supporting Women of the Future. In this episode, we’ll be chatting with Principal Eve Jardine-Young, Head of Lower College Ms Charlotte Woodhead and Head of Sixth Form Mr Josh Sumner, about one of our five fundraising pillars, Welfare and Wellbeing. This pillar encompasses many projects including enhancing our mentalhealth support, dedicated PSHE learning spaces and much more.Learn more about Welfare and Wellbeing and donate to support our projects, by heading to clcgivingday.hubbub.netThe music in this episode is composed and played by Guild member Toru Obunge. Podcast hosted by Lucy Bevan, Digital Communications Officer.

This episode is part of our 2025 Giving Day on the 18th and 19th June, where we’ll be fundraising for our pupils and their education - supporting women of the future. In this episode, we’ll be chatting with Principal Eve Jardine-Young, Vice Principal Academic Dr David Gamblin and Head of the Professional Guidance Centre Victoria Sherwood, about one of our five fundraising pillars, Empower and Inspire. This pillar encompasses many projects including enhancing our learning spaces, expanding the Professional Guidance Centre and much more.Learn more about Empower and Inspire and donate to support our projects, by heading to clcgivingday.hubbub.net

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, we chatted with Margaret Cavanagh, Mental Health Clinical Lead and CBT Therapist, and Charlotte Pitt, Psychotherapist, to discusshow they support students' well-being and create a safe space for mental health in the school community.They explore how the mental health team is structured at CLC, how they collaborate with teachers and outside professionals, and what support systems are available to students. Margaret and Charlotte also share insights intothe various types of therapy, how to approach feelings of anxiety or other overwhelming emotions and offer advice for young people navigating school life, including tips for students who might be living away from home for the first time, and how to recognise when to seek further help.At CLC, we understand the importance of finding the rightsupport, and are proud to promote a culture of care and openness.The music in this episode is composed and played by Guild member Toru Obunge. Podcast hosted by Lucy Bevan, Digital Communications Officer.