JCG wins national award

Thursday, 15 October 2026 12:38

By Harry Booth

L-R: Julie Robinson, CEO, Independent Schools Council, one of the 2026 Judges; Carl Howarth, JCG Principal; Danielle Mynes, JCG’s Head of PSHE and Alison Morgan, JCG’s Wellbeing Governor. Credit: Marcus Holdsworth

Jersey College for Girls has won the Independent Schools of the Year award for Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Justice.

The winners of the 2026 Independent School of the Year awards were selected from over 1,000 nominations.

They were crowned during a ceremony at The Law Society in London, with an independent panel of judges highlighting remarkable achievements within the independent education community.

In selecting JCG for the award, judges recognised a 'genuine, responsive and ongoing commitment' to fostering inclusive communities, how effectively diversity, equality, inclusion and justice principles are embedded across all aspects of school life, supporting meaningful student leadership, and creating opportunities for young people to 'play their part in shaping a more inclusive society'.

Judges also highlighted the college's 'pioneering work' to end violence against women and girls.

Since 2020, JCG students have played an active role in influencing public policy, contributing to the Jersey VAWG taskforce, supporting island-wise awareness campaigns, and delivering educational workshops.

JCG principal, Carl Howarth, said:

"The College is incredibly proud to have won this prestigious national award. Belong is one our four core values and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice are central to JCG’s commitment to ensuring every member of our community feels that they belong and can thrive.

"What makes this achievement particularly special is that so much of this work has been shaped and led by our young women, who have demonstrated passion, courage and leadership. Our students have shown that when they are empowered by their teachers and support staff to learn, lead and take action, they can have a profound impact on their community and drive meaningful change.

"This award celebrates their efforts and the positive culture they help create every day, while reinforcing our commitment to building a school where everyone is valued, respected and able to succeed."

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