Preparations for going co-ed at Westminster and Westminster Under School, London, are in full swing. But what has this involved? Westminster Under School’s Director of Expansion and Co-education, Benedict Dunhill, takes a look and discusses some of the key areas of consideration.
It may sound obvious – but it’s the obvious things that sometimes escape us: sitting down and talking to our current Sixth Form girl pupils about Westminster’s move to full co-education revealed so much.
These girls proved a valuable sounding board. Some of their insights were gender-specific, but many were universal to any new joiner. A strong induction programme is essential, but welcoming girls alongside our boys highlights the need to be proactive and responsive.