Capital gains – the benefits of going to school in London
London is a hub for culture, civic life and business, so going to school here brings added value. We explore some of the benefitsSometime around March 2020 it felt as if the world was tilting on its axis from urban to pastoral. All talk was of a move to the country, the pursuit of open spaces and a quiet life of baking sourdough bread. But, as life settles back onto a more familiar plane,…
How children can get the most out of museum visits
Jill Walker, Headmistress of Prince's Gardens Prep School, talks to Absolutely EducationSchools in London are fortunate in many respects – not least for their easy and free access to world-renowned art galleries and museum visits. My school in Kensington, with half a dozen institutions on its doorstep, may be luckier than most – but every school in London and the Home Counties can, without…
Behind the jargon: What is STEAM?
Alison Melrose, Headmistress of Prince's Gardens Preparatory School, goes behind the education jargon to answer the question "what is STEAM and why does it matter?"STEM and STEAM have become buzzwords within education. While STEM – an acronym for science, technology, engineering and maths – has been much discussed and is widely understood, it is the addition of A for the arts that…