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Nature boost – why schools take learning outside
StickyPrep,Pre-Prep,Insight,Insight,Senior,Insight
25th April 2024
We all need nature, and for children it's now recognised as critical – not only boosting mental and physical health but also supporting different learning styles and capacity to learn and build confidence. We speak to three schools that celebrate and promote learning in the great outdoors and see its far-reaching benefits
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Rosemead Prep on learning to inspire
StickyInsight,Insight,Pre-Prep,Prep
22nd April 2024
Rosemead Head Graeme McCafferty, and Head of Pre-Prep Lisa Meredith-Bennett, on how the school’s ethos, values and personalised approach to education inspire learners to pursue their passions and build strong foundations for future success
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Focus on Eltham College / Education for life
15th April 2024
In a world of many challenges, Eltham College focuses on educating young people for life today and tomorrow, says Deputy Head Pastoral Ann Massey
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Dulwich College on the whole-community benefits of bursaries
StickyInsight,Insight,Prep,Senior
10th April 2024
Dulwich College Deputy Master External Cameron Pyke on the life-changing value and whole-community benefits of independent school bursary funds
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Teaching tomorrow’s skills
StickyInsight,Insight,Pre-Prep,Prep
8th April 2024
Futureproofing our children by teaching skills for life is an essential element of the prep years and helps develop confidence, knowhow and a spirit of responsibility. We speak to three schools that are building empowered and engaged future citizens from the earliest years
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Ask the experts: Wolfthorn Knight Tuition on 11+ support for an anxious student
6th March 2024
Wolfthorn Knight Tuition Lead Practitioner for Mathematics Sunny Garcha on building the confidence of an anxious child and helping prepare them for the 11+
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Growing evidence – a major new study into education
StickyInsight,Insight,Pre-Prep,Prep
5th February 2024
A major long-term study will provide important data on both UK education and growing up during and after the pandemic
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Online and legal: why children need digital education
StickyInsight,Senior,Insight,Prep,School Leavers,Insight
8th November 2023
We teach children how to stay safe online, but what about staying legal? Absolutely Education speaks to social media law and ethics expert Dr Holly Powell-Jones
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Debating strengths – why schools encourage reasoned argument
25th September 2023
Debating teaches skills of listening, thinking on your feet and hearing the other side. We speak to three schools where great debates are celebrated and nurtured
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School refusal – understanding EBSA
7th September 2023
The number of children who are too anxious to attend school some or all of the time is on the rise. Absolutely Education finds out more about EBSA
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Out to play
StickyPrep,Insight,Insight,Insight,Pre-Prep,Insight
4th September 2023
The right to play outside, on the street where you live, is a campaign with momentum – and it's not only good for children, but for parents and neighbourhoods
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Are exams fit for purpose?
30th August 2023
Debate about public exams inevitably follows publication of A level and GCSE results. But the past year has raised even more questions about how we test young people. Absolutely Education gets perspectives from experts on the education front line
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Foreign languages – the state of play
StickyInsight,Prep,Senior,Insight
1st February 2023
Foreign languages are in decline as a subject choice, but not all schools are following that curve. Absolutely Education spoke to three independents that go out of their way to inspire and develop young linguists
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Understanding speech and language delay
15th August 2022
Parents often wonder if their child's development is on track, but one of the most problematic areas is speech and language development. We find out more about the signs to look out for and sources of support and guidance
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Capital gains – the benefits of going to school in London
StickyInsight,Insight,Insight,Insight
15th June 2022
London is a hub for culture, civic life and business, so going to school here brings added value. We explore some of the benefits of a capital education
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Tune in, turn on – the amazing power of subtitles to boost literacy
StickyAdvice,Prep,Pre-Prep,Advice
28th March 2022
Turn on the Subtitles (TOTS) is campaigning for what could be a gamechanger for children's literacy. And all it takes is one small adjustment – read on
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A parents’ guide to online schools
StickyAdvice,Advice,Senior,Prep
31st August 2021
Online schools are not new, but Covid has encouraged many families to take another look. Here's our guide to key players
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Young gamblers – what parents and educators need to know
StickyInsight,Insight,Senior,Prep
28th April 2021
Children are increasingly exposed to the world of betting, via advertising and gaming, so are young minds more susceptible to gambling addiction and what else should parents and educators know?
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Left behind | Are left-handed pupils being let down?
StickyInsight,Prep,SEN,Pre-Prep,SEN,Insight
13th February 2019
Do left-handed children get the support they need to thrive in a right-handed world? Or are they being let down?
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Worth School on community strength in Sixth Form
School Leavers,Insight,Sixth Form,Insight,International,Senior,Insight
1st May 2024
Worth School Assistant Head (Sixth Form) Matthew Doggett discusses why community is such an important element of 16+ learning
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TASIS England on boarding success
29th April 2024
Matt Kiely, Director of Boarding at TASIS England – which recently won ISA Boarding School of the Year – reflects on what makes a great boarding experience
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New Head for Mayfield School
26th April 2024
Deborah Bligh took on the role of Headmistress of Mayfield School at the start of April
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Tonbridge School gets parent vote
Senior,News,International,News
24th April 2024
Tonbridge School has once again received a seal of approval in the Sunday Times annual guide
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Kew House School on education transformed
23rd April 2024
Louisa Hopkinson, Deputy Head (Academic) at Kew House School reflects on the profound shift of perspective that comes with moving from state to independent sector
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60 Seconds With William Brierly, Head of Claremont Fan Court School
Insight,Insight,Insight,Insight
19th April 2024
William Brierly, Headmaster of Claremont Fan Court School, on his background and educational philosophy
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Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle de Londres on building a multicultural mindset
Pre-Prep,Insight,Insight,International,Insight,Prep
18th April 2024
Cerian Maraviglia, the Primary English Coordinator at Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle de Londres on how multicultural schools broaden linguistic skills and life opportunities
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