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Tune in, turn on – the amazing power of subtitles to boost literacy
StickyPre-Prep,Advice,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
StickySenior,Advice,Prep,Advice
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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Are exams fit for purpose?
9th August 2021
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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Let’s talk to our children about consent
StickySenior,Pre-Prep,Advice,Prep
19th July 2021
With the ramifications of Everyone's Invited and #MeToo still playing out, how do we help children navigate the minefield of sex, love and consent? Mental health trainer, parent and former teacher Clare Davis gives her advice
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Young gamblers – what parents and educators need to know
StickySenior,Insight,Prep,Insight
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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Inspiring minds: How approaches to STEM are evolving in schools
16th November 2020
How encouraging an interest in STEM subjects can foster curiosity
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Left behind | Are left-handed pupils being let down?
StickyPre-Prep,Insight,SEN,Prep,Insight,SEN
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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King’s InterHigh on delivering smart Arts
23rd May 2022
Creativity involves collaboration, so how can schools manage arts teaching remotely? Fiona Henderson, Head of Middle School at King’s InterHigh, explains how
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Knightsbridge School’s woodland wonder
20th May 2022
Harry Scrymgeour, a parent at Knightsbridge School, explains the inspiration behind a mighty school oak forest in Scotland, made up of acorns grown and nurtured by pupils
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Lyndhurst House Prep on the value of teaching Art
19th May 2022
Hollie Slaughter, Head of Art at Lyndhurst House, discusses art's value in developing not only practical skills but also understanding of our own emotions
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Gardener Schools on the case for co-education
School Leavers,Senior,Opinion,Opinion
16th May 2022
Theo Brehony, Managing Director of Gardener Schools Group, makes the case for co-educational schools in helping to prepare young people for future life and work
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Conifers School supports local charities in a ‘pay it forward’ scheme
12th May 2022
Conifers School in West Sussex has introduced a 'pay it forward' initiative to support local charities
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Question Time: Gabbitas answer your education questions
International,School Leavers,Senior,Advice
11th May 2022
The team at Gabbitas Education answer your questions on pros and cons of moving to a different school for sixth form, choosing a UK boarding school when you're based overseas and acquiring the skills that make it more likely you will win a place at veterinary school
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Hurst College on the importance of expanding minds
School Leavers,Senior,Opinion,Opinion
9th May 2022
Hurst College discusses its extensive intellectual programme to help students go above and beyond the syllabus and build knowledge for future success
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Into the Wild
6th May 2022
As the summer holidays draw near, Absolutely investigates Camp Wilderness' summer camps
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Eastbourne College on entrepreneurship in action
3rd May 2022
Tom Lawson, Headmaster of Eastbourne College discusses two aspects of the school's approach to developing entrepreneurship in its pupils
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Young Highgate author publishes graphic novel
2nd May 2022
A Highgate School student Theo Behe is set to become a comic-book author as his first graphic novel is published
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