Insight

Zara Simpson, Deputy Head of Prep (Academic) at Streatham & Clapham High School on the benefits of all-through schools – especially for girls

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

Passing on books to Children's Book Project is a great gift from one child to another – and the impact can be transformational

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

The Director of Futures & Innovation at FHS Sloane Square Caroline Wilkes on its comprehensive approach to preparing students for bright futures beyond school

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…

Framlingham College in Suffolk on why delivering skills to help children grow and thrive in future life is as important as academic results

Keith Metcalfe, Head of Malvern College, on the important transitions that happen in sixth form, and how schools nurture this growing independence