Encouraging Entrepreneurship is just one of a number of initiatives launched by Francis Holland School, Regents Park.
Headmaster, Charles Fillingham, formerly Deputy Head at City of London School for Boys, responded enthusiastically to a Sixth Form parents request to educate girls about the opportunities of entrepreneurship. Ms Jane Wiest, an entrepreneur and mother of four children, had been impressed by the focus placed on entrepreneurship by Tony Little during her sons education at Eton College and felt the same should be offered to her three daughters. With three daughters in three different girls schools she approached Charles Fillingham who immediately recognised the importance of encouraging girls to develop business skills.
Charles Fillingham, said, The global workplace is rapidly changing and we want to give girls the opportunity to find out about many career options. Entrepreneurship Fortnight features inspirational men and women who have a wealth of experience to share and we are delighted they have joined our programme. Speakers with experience in law, strategic consulting, banking, emerging technologies, recruitment technology, global advertising and PR are included.
The Entrepreneurship Fortnight programme also offers girls coaching in public speaking by specialists; networking with organisations such as Hub Dot and access to invaluable advice from supporters of small businesses such as Five Talents UK and individual entrepreneurs including Francis Hollands own alumnae.
As an entrepreneur myself I felt my daughters should have an equal opportunity to develop essential business skills and I am delighted Francis Holland have listened and recognised the importance of developing initiative and leadership skills alongside the pursuit of academic success, said Francis Holland Parent. Ms Jane Wiest. who herself founded Initially London, selling a range of monogrammed accessories, linens & gifts (www.initiallylondon.com).
Francis Holland believes in fully preparing girls for their future lives as well as achieving academic excellence. Pupils this summer achieved excellent A level results, with 89.1% A*-B and 56.3% A*-A grades. Every year pupils go on to top UK and US universities reading a range of subjects from humanities through to the sciences.
Click here to see the full schedule for the Entrepreneurship Fortnight.
