Perspectives Blog
News and views on education and Independent schools from ISV and expert guest writers.
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Dr Helen Schiele, Principal Consultant and Senior Early Childhood Specialist, ISV / 22 June 2026
Child Safety in Early Childhood Settings
2 min read
Explore how the Child Safe Standards support safer early childhood settings through strong governance, training, leadership, and a culture that places children’s wellbeing at the centre.
Lorna Beegan, Principal, Strathcona Girls Grammar / 17 June 2026
In a world of conflict, how do we raise informed, not overwhelmed, children?
2 min read
James Sach, Head of Pedagogy and Curriculum / 03 June 2026
How Fintona empowers staff to bring up-to-date research into the classroom
3 min read
Fintona Girls’ School partners with UQ Learning Lab to bring education research into classrooms, strengthening evidence-informed teaching and student learning at Fintona.
Stanley Wang, Deputy Principal (One Haileybury) / 20 May 2026
Why learning a language still matters in the age of AI
5 min read
Exploring why language education remains essential for building cultural understanding, global competence and authentic human connection in an AI-driven world.
Ross Grace, Executive Principal of Heathdale Christian College and ISV Board Member / 04 May 2026
Growing with purpose: Why demand is rising at Heathdale Christian College
3 min read
Discover why demand is growing at Heathdale Christian College, as Executive Principal Ross Grace shares insights on enrolments, values-driven growth and community impact.
Brendan Hunt, ISV's Head of Professional Learning / 28 April 2026
The Future of Professional Growth for School Staff: Balancing Time, Rejuvenation and Teacher Agency
3 min read
A new professional learning approach that supports teachers with flexible time, expert-led insights, and peer collaboration to boost growth and agency.
Amy N, Parent at Berengarra School / 22 April 2026
Watching the spark return: why the right school environment matters
3 min read
One parent’s story of how an Independent Special Assistance School helped her son rediscover confidence, belonging and a love of learning
Fiona Williams, Principal at Casey Grammar / 16 March 2026
Disconnecting to Reconnect
2 min read
How Casey Grammar’s Principal made a deliberate decision to reclaim school time as a space free from digital distraction.
Sarah Dunn, ISV's School Services Advisor / 11 March 2026
Beyond the school office: Risk and compliance in action
2 min read
Risk and compliance in Independent schools now drive governance, safety and trust, shifting from policy checklists to proactive management.