Deputy Head’s Blog

A series of occasional blog posts from our Deputy Head, Mr Matthew Godfrey.

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Thanking the principal sponsor

Mr Matt Godfrey (Deputy Head) introduces the best-selling author, researcher, and futurist Chloe Combi who will be returning to our 2026 Academic Conference as a Guest Speaker. 

Discover 08/06/26
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Help students in a rapidly changing world

Mr Matt Godfrey (Deputy Head) introduces the best-selling author, researcher, and futurist Chloe Combi who will be returning to our 2026 Academic Conference as a Guest Speaker. 

Discover 04/06/26
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Helping Young People Become Effective Communicators

Hear from our speakers and begin thinking about how we can reconnect who we are, with what we need in the education of young people.

Discover 02/06/26
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The Bright Side of Education

Join us on 17 June for the Downe House Academic Conference: “The Bright Side of Education” – Featuring keynote speaker Miranda Hart, expert panels, and vital conversations on the bright side of education.

Discover 22/05/26
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MAD Day 2025

Make A Difference - or MAD - Day is a chance for every pupil to make a contribution which benefits the local community.

Discover 04/07/25
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Thanking Our Academic Conference Sponsors

Introducing our sponsors for this year’s Academic Conference as we prepare to welcome fellow educational professionals, teachers and partners to the school.

Discover 06/06/25
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Learn about Future Proofing at Downe House

Mr Matt Godfrey (Deputy Head) introduces three exciting guests who will be leading Break Out Sessions at this year’s Academic Conference at Downe House.

Discover 05/06/25
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Looking to the Future at Downe House

Mr Matt Godfrey (Deputy Head) introduces two special guests who will be leading Break Out Sessions at this year’s Academic Conference at Downe House.

Discover 03/06/25
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Thought Leadership at Downe House

Mr Matt Godfrey, Deputy Head, introduces two special guests who will be leading Break Out Sessions at this year’s Academic Conference at Downe House. 

Discover 30/05/25
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The Rt Hon Michael Gove and Transforming Tradition

Mr Matt Godfrey, Deputy Head, introduces The Rt Hon Michael Gove as the keynote speaker at our 2025 Academic Conference.

Discover 23/05/25
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2025 Academic Conference – Transforming Tradition

Join us on 18 June for the Downe House Academic Conference: “Transforming Tradition” – featuring keynote speaker Rt Hon Michael Gove, expert panels, and vital conversations on the future of education.

Discover 19/04/25
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National Education Conference at Downe House

Mr Godfrey (Deputy Head) writes his account of Downe House's Academic Conference on the topic of Maximising Pupils' Potential.

Discover 21/06/24
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