أفضل بودكاسات Downe House (2024)

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Broadening choice for families – new for September 2025 26:29

13d ago26:29

26:29

S11:E2- Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. We begin this series with two very special guests who are joining our headmistress, Emma McKendrick, to discuss the new changes we're bringing in in September 2025. To give more choice to our families, we're widening the way you can access a Downe House e…

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Being a Parent Ambassador 24:21

27d ago24:21

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S11:E1- Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. If you're a new parent to Downe House, or you're thinking of choosing Downe House for your daughter, then you may be interested to learn more about the role of parent ambassadors, and how they support the school. We'll be looking at their role in admissio…

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Enterprise at Downe 21:11

3M ago21:11

21:11

S10:E6- Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this episode, we're looking at enterprise and at some of the ways Downe House girls are empowered to develop their business, financial and entrepreneurial skills. Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to Mrs Nina Cochran (Teacher of Economics and Business), an…

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Our Site and Our Woodland 21:21

4M ago21:21

21:21

S10:E5- Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this episode, we're looking at the school site and the wonderful opportunities and benefits it offers the community. We're fortunate to be situated in some of the most stunning countryside Berkshire has to offer, but also close enough to get to London …

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Leading with Wellbeing 22:13

5M ago22:13

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S10:E4 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. Pupil wellbeing is a buzz word in education that we hear a lot but what does it look like in practice? In this podcast, we’re focusing on wellbeing and its importance in our community at Downe House. Our host Simon Jones, is joined by Mrs Ellen Llewellyn…

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Settling in at 11+ 18:10

6M ago18:10

18:10

S10:E1 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast, particularly to those families who'll be joining our school this September, as this series is just for you. In this episode, we're looking at what happens next if you're joining our Lower School in Remove (Year 7) or Lower Fourth (Year 8). Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to Miss Kate Eves (Head of Lower Sc…

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Settling in at 13+ 22:29

6M ago22:29

22:29

S10:E2 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast particularly to those families who will be joining our school this September, as this series is just for you. In this episode, we are looking at what happens next if you are joining our Upper School in Upper Fourth (Year 9) or Lower Fifth (Year 10). Our host Simon Jones speaks to Mrs Alison Compton-Ilott …

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Settling in at 16+ 22:51

6M ago22:51

22:51

S10:E3 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast, particularly to those families who will be joining our school this September, as this series is just for you. In this episode, we're looking at what happens next if you're joining our Sixth Form. Our host, Simon Jones speaks to Miss Georgina Taylor (Head of Sixth Form) and pupils Zoe and Eve, who joined …

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A Gentle Transition to 11+ Boarding 18:21

6M ago18:21

18:21

S9:E6 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. If you’re nervous about sending your child to boarding school, particularly at age 11, then this episode is a must listen for you. We're focusing on boarding in our Lower School (Years 7 and 8) and how we support our pupils (and parents!) to transition to …

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Global Internships at Downe House 22:49

7M ago22:49

22:49

S9:E5 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we are focusing on ways the School looks forward to the future and leads the sector. One of the unique experiences we offer at Downe House, is the opportunity to undertake an internship abroad, in a whole variety of different professional s…

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Artificial Intelligence at Downe House 25:11

7M ago25:11

25:11

S9:E4 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we are focusing on ways the School looks forward to the future and leads the sector. One development we are looking at closely as a school community is Artificial Intelligence, or AI, and its place in the classroom and in education generall…

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Excellence In Teaching 21:04

8M ago21:04

21:04

S9:E3 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we are focusing on ways the School looks forward to the future and leads the sector. Promoting excellence in teaching and allowing our teachers to collaborate and share expertise is at the beating heart of the School. In this episode our ho…

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Downe House Riyadh 23:51

8M ago23:51

23:51

S9:E2 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we are focusing on ways the School looks forward to the future and leads the sector. One exciting development for us is the opening of our sister schools in the Middle East. In this episode our host Simon Jones, speaks to Marya Akhtar (Dire…

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The Respect Project 30:58

9M ago30:58

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S9:E1 -We are delighted to share with you the first episode in our next series of podcasts highlighting some of the exciting developments at Downe House. In this episode we look at the strategic partnership Downe House shares with Radley College and in particular the Respect Project, a pupil led project which brings the two schools together to coll…

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Christmas at Downe House 19:04

10M ago19:04

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S8:E7 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In our last episode of this series we are looking at one of the biggest celebrations of the year that truly brings the community together: Christmas. From tree decorating and festive parties in the boarding houses to carol services and the famous Downe Hou…

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Introducing Religion, Philosophy and Psychology 21:21

11M ago21:21

21:21

S8:E6 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we'll be focusing on events at the school which bring the community together. Every term one of the faculties in the school hosts a residency in the Murray Centre for all of the school to enjoy. This term has been the turn of the Religion, …

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Alumnae Reunions: Bethany and Isabel 20:43

11M ago20:43

20:43

S8:E5 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we'll be focusing on events at the school which bring the community together. In this episode, we'll be hearing from two alumna who attended the recent Five Year Reunion for the class of 2018. Our host Simon Jones, speaks to Bethany Perry a…

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House Drama 22:29

12M ago22:29

22:29

S8:E4 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we'll be focusing on events at the school which bring the community together. Just last weekend, we hosted the annual House Drama Competition, a competition which involves every pupil in the school and encourages the houses to make new bond…

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Inter-year Bonding at Downe House 20:34

1y ago20:34

20:34

S8:E3 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we'll be focusing on events at the school which bring the community together. We have, of course, just welcomed 118 new pupils and their parents to the Downe House community. Our host Simon Jones speaks to Sophie Hughes, Housemistress of Da…

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Introduction to the Sixth Form 23:23

1y ago23:23

23:23

S8:E2 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we'll be focusing on events at the school which bring the community together. In this special episode, we'll be looking at the Sixth Form and all the wonderful opportunities on offer in the final top two years of the school. We're proud at …

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Founder's Weekend 21:40

1y ago21:40

21:40

S8:E1 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we'll be focusing on events which bring the community together. What better way to start than to take a look at Founder's Weekend, our biggest and best weekend of the year. Our host, Simon Jones, spoke to Mrs Philippa Toogood, Assistant H…

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What to pack? 19:53

1y ago19:53

19:53

S7:E7 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. We're looking forward in this series to focusing on useful insights and information for families joining us this September. In this episode, we'll be learning more about what to pack. Our host, Simon Jones, speaks to our Assistant Head of Lower School, M…

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Dining at Downe House 19:20

1+ y ago19:20

19:20

S7:E6 - Welcome to The Downe House Podcast, where you can learn more about Downe House School. We're looking forward in this series to focusing on useful insights and information for families joining us this September. In this episode, we'll be learning more about one of the most important aspects of the Downe House experience - the food! Our host,…

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Health and Wellbeing 20:52

1+ y ago20:52

20:52

S7:E5 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. We're looking forward in this series to focusing on useful insights and information for families joining us this September. In this episode, we'll be learning more about the health and wellbeing support available for your daughter. Downe House has a dedica…

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Being a Downe House Parent 25:37

1+ y ago25:37

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S7:E4 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we're looking forward to focusing on useful insights and information for families joining us this September. In this episode, we'll be learning more about the parent experience and how the school works in partnership with parents to support…

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Introducing the Microsoft Surface 24:21

1+ y ago24:21

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S7:E3 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. We're looking forward in this series to focusing on useful insights and information for families joining us this September. In this episode, we'll be learning more about the Microsoft Surface, which all pupils are required to use when they join Downe House…

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Speech & Drama with Mrs Watson, Eliza and Ottavia 23:35

1+ y ago23:35

23:35

S7:E2 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. We're looking forward in this series to focusing on useful insights and information for families joining us this September. In this episode we'll be learning more about the speech and drama opportunities open to all year groups when girls join Downe House.…

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What to Expect 21:46

1+ y ago21:46

21:46

S7:E1 - Welcome to the Downe House podcast where you can learn more about Downe House school. Series 7 is titled 'Preparing for Downe House' and is dedicated to all the families joining us this September. We're looking forward to sharing useful insights and key information with you, including, discussing New Girls’ Open Day, introducing the Health …

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A Spotlight on the World Ready Programme 21:07

1+ y ago21:07

21:07

S6:E7 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we spotlight areas of the school which our listeners have told us they'd like to know more about. In this episode, we find out more about the World Ready programme, an array of opportunities in the Sixth Form, preparing girls for life beyon…

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A Spotlight on the Global Exchange Programme 19:12

1+ y ago19:12

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S6:E6 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we spotlight areas of the school which our listeners have told us they'd like to know more about. In this episode, we find out more about the Global Exchange Programme, an opportunity for girls in Lower Fifth (Year 10) and Lower Sixth (Year…

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A Spotlight on STEM 21:29

1+ y ago21:29

21:29

S6:E5 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we spotlight areas of the school which our listeners have told us they'd like to know more about. In this episode, we find out more about STEM at Downe House and the opportunities for girls to explore all things relating to Science, Technol…

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A Spotlight on DH LINKS, our alumnae network. 22:08

1+ y ago22:08

22:08

S6:E4 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House school. In this series, we spotlight areas of the school which our listeners have told us they'd like to know more about. Today, we spotlight DH LINKS, a network which brings together alumnae, parents and girls to share professional knowledge, guidance and advice.…

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The School Day 23:55

1+ y ago23:55

23:55

S6:E3 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we're answering questions from you, our listeners, and in this episode we learn more about the structure of the school day and how not one day is the same for any of our pupils. Downe House recognises that every pupil at the school is an in…

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Fun at Downe 20:06

1+ y ago20:06

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S6:E2 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House school. In this series, we're answering questions from you, our listeners. In this episode we learn more about down time at Downe and the opportunities girls have to build strong friendships through shared experiences and fun. This weekend the fair came to Downe a…

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Futures at Downe with Mrs Sarah Barnard and Pupils from Year 13 19:04

1+ y ago19:04

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S6:E1 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House school. In this series, we spotlight areas of the school which our listeners have told us they'd like to know more about. Today, we spotlight the Futures department, a large team of specialist staff, who support and advise pupils on higher education, careers and o…

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A spotlight on The Elective Programme with Mr Tim Breeze and Pupils from Years 10 and 11 23:21

2y ago23:21

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S5:E7 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House school. In this series, we spotlight areas of the school which our listeners have told us they'd like to know more about. Today, we spotlight the Elective Programme, an academic selection of university-style super-curricular modules girls can take alongside their …

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A spotlight on Drama with Rob Castell, Head of Drama Enrichment and Drama Scholars Honor and Rose 23:18

2y ago23:18

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S5:E6 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we spotlight areas of the school, which our listeners have told us they would like to know more about. A spotlight on Drama and Dance – Today, we spotlight the Drama and Dance department which has recently taken residency in the Murray Cent…

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A spotlight on Sport with Mrs Gaunt Head of Lacrosse, Miss Bonwick Graduate Sports Assistant and two Pupils, Elizabeth and Angela 28:15

2y ago28:15

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S5:E5 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we spotlight areas of the school, which our listeners have told us they would like to know more about. A spotlight on Sport – Today, we spotlight sport, but particularly elite sport, and the opportunity for pupils to play at national and in…

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A spotlight on Art with Kirsten Mortimer and Pupils, Ophelia and Alice 23:01

2y ago23:01

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S5:E4 - Welcome to the Downe House Podcast where you can learn more about Downe House School. In this series, we spotlight areas of the school, which our listeners have told us they would like to know more about. A spotlight on Art – our vibrant department where students can explore a range of disciplines from Fine Art, Textiles, Photography and 3D…

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A spotlight on Leadership with Headmistress Emma McKendrick, Lola and Cleo 22:23

2y ago22:23

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S5:E3 - In this episode we spotlight leadership, an important skill for every pupil in our community to develop. Our host Simon Jones speaks to our Headmistress Emma McKendrick, about why leadership is important and how girls are encouraged to find their own style of leadership true to themselves. She is joined by the new Head Senior for this year,…

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A spotlight on Languages with Mrs Jane Basnett, Amy and Mena 21:54

2y ago21:54

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S5:E2 - In this episode we spotlight languages, where girls are inspired to learn, love and take up a wide range of different languages. Our host Simon Jones speaks to Mrs Jane Basnett, our Head of Modern Languages and Amy and Mena, in the Upper Sixth all studying languages at A Level. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net…

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Spotlighting Music with Director of Music, Charlotte Exon, Musician in Residence, Bob Chilcott and pupil Sara 29:55

2y ago29:55

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S5:E1 - In this episode we spotlight music, our award winning and vibrant department where girls are inspired to learn, love and lead music. Our host Simon Jones speaks to Dr Charlotte Exon our Director of Music, Bob Chilcott our esteemed Musician in Residence and Sara in the Upper Sixth, Head of Instrumental Music here at Downe House. Downe House …

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Downe House Sauveterre with Lauren Ponchant and pupils Rosie, Eimear and Pippa 23:10

2+ y ago23:10

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S4:E6 - This week we visit Downe House Sauveterre the School's very own school in France. Girls in Lower Fourth (year 8) get to spend a term in our beautiful chateâu , speaking French and immersing themselves in a new culture, a very unique Downe House experience. In this episode we speak to Lauren Ponchant, Head of Downe House Sauveterre and pupil…

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Joining at 11+ with Kim Collingwood, Lower School Housemistress and pupils Alexa, Poppy and Eloise 22:19

2+ y ago22:19

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S4:E5 - This week we speak to Kim Collingwood, Lower School Housemistress about what to expect on joining at 11 plus. She's joined by three girls in the Lower School Eloise, Alexa and Poppy and were joined by a very special guest towards the end of the episode. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net…

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The Sixth Form with Jasmine & Agnes, both Lower Sixth (Year 12) students 21:11

2+ y ago21:11

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S4:E4 - This week we're talking about Sixth Form at Downe House with the Assistant Head (Sixth Form), Jasmine and Agnes in our Lower Sixth (Year 12). Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guests today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.netبقلم Downe House

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Weekends at Downe with Director of Boarding, Sofie McClymont and pupils Isabelle and Hope 22:38

2+ y ago22:38

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S4:E3 - This week we're talking about weekends and co-curricular activities at Downe House with Director of Boarding, Sofie McClymont and two year Lower Fifth (Year 10) pupils, Isabelle and Hope. Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guests today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net…

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Joining at 13+ with Head of Upper School, Anna Dourountakis and pupils: Yasmin, Isadora, Desola 21:40

2+ y ago21:40

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S4E2 - This week we're talking about the Upper School at Downe House with Anna Dourountakis, Assistant Head of Upper School and pupils Yasmin, Isadora and Desola, all in Lower Fifht (Year 10). Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guests today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net…

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The benefits of single sex boarding with Deputy Head, Matt Godfrey and two year 12 students 18:33

2+ y ago18:33

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S4:E1 - This week we're talking about the benefits of single sex boarding with Deputy Head, Matt Godfrey and two year 12 students, Lauren and Elfreda. What are the benefits of single sex boarding? Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guests today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net…

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Resilience - my experience with alumna Libby Brewin 19:11

2+ y ago19:11

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#020 - This week we're talking about the importance of resilience, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guest in this week's episode is alumna Libby Brewin. Why is being resilient so important? Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guest today. Downe House online Website: www.downehouse.net…

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Outward looking - my experience with alumna Annabel Roest 18:36

2+ y ago18:36

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#019 - This week we're talking about the importance of being outward looking, another of the characteristics of the Downe House DNA. Our guest in this week's episode is alumna Annabel Roest. Why is being outward looking so important? Come with us into this episode to find out about this and to hear from our guest today. Downe House online Website: …

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