Grapevine Stories

Interview with Headmaster of Ludgrove, Simon Barber

I interviewed headmaster of Ludgrove, Simon Barber, last week. He has been at the helm of this boys prep school in Berkshire, for the last 7 years. Simon tells us how they adapted during the Covid summer term and why he thinks there is more pressure on children from a younger age these days.


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