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Tune in, turn on – the amazing power of subtitles to boost literacy
StickyPre-Prep,Advice,Advice,Prep
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,Prep,Advice,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,Advice,Pre-Prep,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,Prep,Insight,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,SEN,Insight,Insight,Prep,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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Sutton High Prep School takes learning outside
6th July 2022
Sutton High Prep School is taking class outside, with a new purpose-built space inspired by its pupils' desire to connect with nature
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Day in the life: Head Girl and Head Boy of Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate
1st July 2022
Clarke and Emily, Head Boy and Head Girl of Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate, talk us through a day in their lives
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Mayfield School on smashing stereotypes
29th June 2022
John Doy, the Head of Sixth Form at Mayfield School considers why traditional study preferences around Arts and Sciences don't hold true among his students
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School partnership for King’s Ely and Fairstead House
Senior,News,News,Pre-Prep,News,Prep
28th June 2022
Cambridgeshire school King's Ely and Newmarket prep Fairstead House recently announced a school partnership
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Making of Me: Ben Garrod on his inspiring schooldays in Norfolk
24th June 2022
Evolutionary Biologist, TV presenter and author Ben Garrod talks about inspiring schooldays in Norfolk, his passion for science and some memorable close encounters with the animal kingdom
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Cranleigh School on the importance of CCF adventures
School Leavers,Opinion,Senior,Opinion
23rd June 2022
Maj Dan Reed of Cranleigh School, Surrey discusses how CCF develops teenagers' resilience – and delivers thrills, spills and leadership skills along the way
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Old Buckenham Hall put on ‘Wizard’ performance
21st June 2022
Old Buckenham Hall pupils transported their audience from Suffolk to Kansas with a Wizard of Oz production
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Wellington College on shaping futures
20th June 2022
The Master of Wellington College discusses its history of pioneering education initiatives and current plans that continue its mission to help shape a better world
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St Philip’s School’s Jubilee toast
19th June 2022
St Philip's School in Kensington celebrated HM The Queen's Platinum Jubilee with a special toast in the school garden
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Capital gains – the benefits of going to school in London
Insight,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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