Insight

Ben Evans, Head of Windlesham House in West Sussex, on why schools need to prioritise allergy preparedness

Peter O'Connor, Deputy Head Academic of Bishop's Stortford College, on its curriculum designed to ensure a coherent learning journey from early years to sixth form

Joanna Wright, the Head of King Edward's Witley in Surrey, describes her background and educational philosophy

Curricular, cross-curricular or fabulously offbeat, what are the innovative approaches schools use to engage students with the brilliance of science – for study, careers and future life? Absolutely Education speaks to…

Shifting friendships and moving up to senior school are compelling themes for children, played out compellingly in Simon Packham's new book

Maryam Hassan's debut about a little girl finding her way back to light was inspired by teaching children in new lands

Parkour is fun and with a focus on individual physical and mental challenge, which is why it's a brilliant physical activity for children

Benoit Gouttenoire, Head of Student Wellbeing & Head of Drama at ISL London, on how the IB teaches students to lead themselves so they can also lead others

Hurtwood House was designed as a sixth form where young people could spread their wings creatively and academically – an inspired approach to growing minds that has remained successful down the years. Absolutely…

From a full Saturday Hobbies programme to specialist teaching and facilities, The Downs Malvern puts enriching opportunities right at the heart of school life, inspiring a 'can-do' approach to learning in and out of the…