Parkside School Privacy Policy

PRIVACY NOTICE (SCHOOL)This policy is applicable to the whole school,including the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)References: Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2019) (KCSIE) Data Protection Act (May 2018) (DPA)General Data Protection Regulation (May 2018) (GDPR)ICO Code of Practice on CCTV (last updated June 2017)Statutory Framework for…

Minerva Education Privacy Policy

INTRODUCTION We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Minerva Education is a group of independent schools. In this privacy notice, references to “we”, “us”, “our”, or “school” is a reference to Minerva Education and our schools. (Eaton Square Schools Ltd, Eaton Square Kensington Ltd, Hannay Rowe Education Ltd t/as The Lyceum School and Sancton Wood School Ltd).If you are…

Radnor House Prep – a school for the future

Opening in 2023, Radnor House Prep School offers an exciting setting where children can grow and thrive. Absolutely Education finds out about this new learning community coming to TwickenhamWords: Libby NormanRadnor House Prep offers the kind of blue-sky thinking around education that will fire the imagination and lift the hearts of parents across Twickenham and beyond. Here we have a…

Focus on Repton Prep / A rounded vision

With a new Head, Victoria Harding, joining Repton Prep this September, we find out more about her approach and the school's central place within the wider school familyWords Libby NormanRepton has always been a destination school, with its UK and international reputation built on academic rigour and that finely balanced approach that turns out well-rounded pupils ready for the world. Its…

The benefits of studying music

Music brings academic benefits across the curriculum, but it’s not just about the grades. There's overwhelming evidence that music improves everything from state of mind to physical well-being. Here, eight schools explain the benefits of studying musicOakham SchoolAt Oakham music is woven into the fabric of everyday life. The school is a core part of Rutland Music Hub – a unique…

What makes the best independent school in London?

London offers some of the very best schools in the UK. Schools in the city outperform schools in the rest of the UK year after year and are considered to be among the best in the world. Whatever your child's educational needs, the city will have an independent school to meet them. Here are some of the things to consider before you begin your search for the perfect school in the capital.The…

School partnerships – adding value on all sides

School partnerships bring rewards on all sides, with activities ranging from volunteering to student-led teaching of younger pupils. Absolutely Education speaks to four schools to find out moreTonbridge School activities include a partnership with a local primary and a Tonbridge Mentors programmeTonbridge SchoolTonbridge School runs a Learning Mentor Programme, working in partnership…

How to choose the right prep school for boys

Choosing a Preparatory School for your son is a big decision. With so many factors to consider, it can feel a little overwhelming. Do boys do better at single sex or co-ed schools?What do you do if your son is not into sports? Is a school that can offer academic success better than a school that has an extensive extracurricular offering? When making your decision, it can be helpful to…

Focus: Oakham School, Rutland

Absolutely Education visits Oakham School in Rutland and finds a place balancing traditions with the evolving requirements of a first-class educationThis wasn't the first year Henry Price had envisaged when he joined Oakham School as the 31st Headmaster last September – but he has clearly taken it in his stride. It is to his, and the entire Oakham staff's, credit that when the doors…