60 Your Harrogate Your Harrogate pete@yourharrogate.co.uk In this new mini-series, Pete Egerton discovers more about one of Harrogate’s leading independent day schools; chatting to the staff, pupils and parents. https://www.yourharrogate.co.uk/radio/podcasts/the-ashville-podcast/ en-gb Copyright Your Harrogate Radio Aiir Sun, 17 May 2026 15:55:23 +0000 Sun, 17 May 2026 15:55:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss webmaster@aiir.com (Aiir) Education Ashville, college, podcast, independent school no Your Harrogate In this new mini-series, Pete Egerton discovers more about one of Harrogate’s leading independent day schools; chatting to the staff, pupils and parents. https://mmo.aiircdn.com/409/661699a73724a.jpeg The Ashville Podcast https://www.yourharrogate.co.uk/radio/podcasts/the-ashville-podcast/ In this new mini-series, Pete Egerton discovers more about one of Harrogate’s leading independent day schools; chatting to the staff, pupils and parents. Your Harrogate no In this fourth episode of the Ashville Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton chats to a handful of parents whose children attend this leading Harrogate independent day school. o409-4917-6630fd03c3b64 pete@yourharrogate.co.uk (Pete Egerton) Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:15:00 +0000 0:27:50 https://www.yourharrogate.co.uk/radio/podcasts/the-ashville-podcast/ In this fourth episode of the Ashville Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton chats to three parents whose children attend this leading Harrogate independent day school, for ages 2-18. We hear from Mandy, whose daughter Francesca is in year 7. Mandy can explain the difference, and benefits in her opinion, of moving Francesca from state education into the private sector. Francesca, like all new starters at Ashville, was assigned a "buddy" on her taster day and they're still good friends now; As a parent, Mandy loves the fact that school is so friendly and each pupil is treated like an individual. Both Mandy and Francesca have been blown away by the co-curricular opportunities at Ashville, which has also impressed Andrea and Heather. Andrea has two children at Ashville; Jessica in year 4 and Lucas in year 2. She has been expecially impressed with how the school has taken time to nurture her children's exceptional abilities, which in some areas, are beyond their years. Heather is mum to Amelia in year 4 and gives a good insight into Ashville's international community as they moved from America to Harrogate... Podcasts Your Harrogate no Ashville, college, podcast, independent school no In this third episode of the Ashville Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton chats to some of the students from this leading Harrogate independent day school. o409-4917-6626c4421a860 pete@yourharrogate.co.uk (Pete Egerton) Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:10:00 +0000 0:26:21 https://www.yourharrogate.co.uk/radio/podcasts/the-ashville-podcast/ In this third episode of the Ashville Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton chats to some of the students from this leading Harrogate independent day school, for ages 2-18. We hear from Nick, who is joint head of school, plus Niamh from year 13 talks about a recent London trip. Will, a year 11 student, discusses what he feels are the benefits of an independent school like Ashville. Rosie from year 7 has first hand experience of moving from Ashville Prep School to the Lower School, plus Justin in year 5 talks passionately about the outdoor learning. We also hear from Rayha in year 3, who takes part in many of Ashville's clubs... Podcasts Your Harrogate no Ashville, college, podcast, independent school no In this second episode of the Ashville Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton chats to more staff from this leading Harrogate independent day school. o409-4917-661d8b3786bc5 pete@yourharrogate.co.uk (Pete Egerton) Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:16:00 +0000 0:19:56 https://www.yourharrogate.co.uk/radio/podcasts/the-ashville-podcast/ In this second episode of the Ashville Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton is back at this leading independent day school, chatting to three more members of staff. Deputy Head: Academic - meet Owen Hiller who has experience in both the state sector and independent sector, meaning he is well placed to detail the uniqueness of an establishment such as Ashville. Paul Stansfield is an ex-Harrogate Town player who is currently director of sport. Since joining the Ashville team, Paul is incredibly proud of the facilities and opportunities he has helped to build and grow for pupils to get the most out of numerous activities. Leanne Norton is head of Ashville's Sixth Form and you can discover which fairytale she likens it all to and with very good reason... Podcasts Your Harrogate no Ashville, college, podcast, independent school no In this first episode of the Ashville podcast, presenter Pete Egerton introduces you to Ashville Harrogate. A leading independent day school. o409-4917-66169a218403e pete@yourharrogate.co.uk (Pete Egerton) Tue, 09 Apr 2024 07:15:00 +0000 0:25:03 https://www.yourharrogate.co.uk/radio/podcasts/the-ashville-podcast/ In this first episode of the Ashville podcast, presenter Pete Egerton introduces you to Ashville Harrogate. A leading independent day school for ages 2-18. Ahead of an open event on Wednesday 17th April, we hear from Charlotte Cryer and Anna Dixon from Acorns Early Years. Phil Soutar is head of Ashville’s prep school and since joining the team, has been blown away by the facilities. Jane Ellis has been part of the Ashville setup since 1998 and loves her job today, like it was her first day! Jane discusses the lower school which includes years 7 and 8. We also hear to Anna Wilby who has a wealth of experience within the independent sector and is Ashville’s head of co-curricular and outreach… Podcasts Your Harrogate no Ashville, college, podcast, independent school no