happiness lessons

Thoughts: happiness lessons for 8-year-olds

Do we really need happiness lessons for eight-year-olds,? asks Sarah Ebery, Headteacher of Meoncross School in Hampshire.

children's book club

Six simple ways to set up a children’s book club

The Director of Gabbitas Education Middle East Fiona McKenzie shares six simple ways to set up a children’s book club.

Swiss Alps

Travel Getaway: The Swiss Alps

Why families in search of activity holidays should head to the mountains, whatever the season. Absolutely Education visits the Swiss Alps

Mark Steed

The Director of JESS, Dubai, Mark Steed, argues the need for art departments that push boundaries

The Director of JESS, Dubai Mark Steed argues why secondary schools need Art departments that push boundaries and use new technologies

jonty claypole

Jonty Claypole and the Arts

Jonty Claypole, Director of Arts at the BBC, shares his views on why the Arts are of vital importance for young people today.

Preparing sixth form pupils

Seniors: A matter of choices

Opinions from senior school educators on how they are preparing pupils to go into the unknown world and job market