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

Pangbourne College on your open day strategy

Pangbourne College on your open day strategy

Pangbourne College Senior Deputy Head Samantha Greenwood on what to focus on at open day events

Why the arts develop skills for life

The arts develop creativity, social skills, powers of persistence and sometimes luminous talent. Absolutely Education speaks to five schools that make arts teaching mind broadening and relevant

Marymount International School London on the IB MYP

Marymount International School London on the IB MYP

Mark Gardner, MYP Co-ordinator at Marymount International School, explains how the IB's Middle Years Programme benefits students' learning and growth

School partnerships – adding value on all sides

School partnerships – adding value on all sides

School partnerships bring rewards on all sides, with activities ranging from volunteering to student-led teaching of younger pupils in the local community. Absolutely Education speaks to four schools to find out more