TASIS England on teaching digital citizenship

TASIS England on teaching digital citizenship

TASIS England's E-Safety Coordinator John Arcay on how digital citizenship teaching can ensure young people stay safe and have positive interactions in the virtual world

Debating strengths – why schools encourage reasoned argument

Debating strengths – why schools encourage reasoned argument

Debating teaches skills of listening, thinking on your feet and hearing the other side. We speak to three schools where great debates are celebrated and nurtured

60 Seconds With...Jane Gandee of St Swithun's School

60 Seconds With Jane Gandee of St Swithun’s School

The Headmistress of St Swithun's School in Winchester on her background and educational philosophy

Breathing easy – how to improve air quality in schools

Breathing easy – how to improve air quality in schools

While building efficiency matters, poorly ventilated schools remain a nationwide problem, says an air technology specialist

School refusal – understanding EBSA

School refusal – understanding EBSA

The number of children who are too anxious to attend school some or all of the time is on the rise. Absolutely Education finds out more about EBSA

Out to play

Out to play

The right to play outside, on the street where you live, is a campaign with momentum – and it's not only good for children, but for parents and neighbourhoods

In conversation with graphic novelist Jerry Craft

In conversation with graphic novelist Jerry Craft

Graphic novelist Jerry Craft talks about the importance of great expectations and giving children characters and stories they can believe in

Are exams fit for purpose?

Are exams fit for purpose?

Debate about public exams inevitably follows publication of A level and GCSE results. But the past year has raised even more questions about how we test young people. Absolutely Education gets perspectives from experts…

Maida Vale School – in conversation with Magnus Bashaarat

Maida Vale School – in conversation with Magnus Bashaarat

In his new role as Head of Maida Vale School, Magnus Bashaarat brings with him great experience and a belief that education must evolve to meet the needs of today's students and tomorrow's workplace

Living history – novels that bring the past to life

Living history – novels that bring the past to life

History offers us settings grounded in reality, perfect starting point for compelling fiction. The authors of two adventures set in the past share their back stories