Insight

Sixth Form life is changing to suit priorities of students in the 16+ age group. Schools are responding with innovations in spaces, learning opportunities and ambiance. Absolutely Education speaks to two London schools

We all know that sport is good for us physically, but it can also develop a whole range of mental skills – including a positive outlook on life Four leading independents explain why sport is a winner on and off the…

Young V&A in Bethnal Green has been redesigned with and for children – the result is a fun and friendly museum space where kids come first

Lego brick building clubs can be a game changer for neurodiverse children – helping them develop social skills, make friends and have a whole lot of fun

Danai and Mia, Head Girls of St Catherine's School Bramley, talk us through a day in their lives

Robin Scott-Elliot's Finding Treasure Island, weaves a gripping narrative around the boy and the hand-drawn map that inspired the epic 19th-century tale

The Downs Malvern Headmaster Andy Nuttall on the school's long track record of providing a rounded education, with plenty of stretch and challenge – and fun – to prepare children for future academic and life success

Rory Vokes-Dudgeon, Headteacher at Abingdon House School, on the specific learning difficulty dyscalculia and how best to support students' maths learning

Combining a distinguished history with a strong tradition for progressive education, Cheltenham College champions community values, strong academics and a have-a-go spirit. Absolutely Education finds out more about this…

Animals can bring joy, calm and even improve learning outcomes. Absolutely Education speaks to four schools that make full use of pet therapy superpowers