60 Seconds With Andrew Hammond, Head of Hall School Wimbledon
Andrew Hammond, Headmaster of Hall School Wimbledon (HSW), discusses his background and educational approachWhat is your background?I have worked in education for 25 years and have served in both the independent and maintained sectors. My roles have included Headteacher, Deputy Head, Director of Studies, Housemaster, Head of English and class teacher. I have also served as a Common…
Absolutely Education’s Guide to All Girls’ Schools
If you're considering the advantages of single-sex education for your daughter, all-girls' schools offer a unique environment where young women can thrive. This guide features a curated selection of the best all-girls' schools from across the UK. From nurturing academic excellence to fostering leadership and confidence, these schools provide nurturing environments where girls can flourish. Read…
Let’s dance – four schools on why this is a super sport
Dance challenges body and mind, making it both a great exercise and a wonderful creative outlet. We speak to four schools to find out how their pupils benefitDance has not been a traditional offer among the UK's schools, but as they increasingly look for alternatives to the traditional team and individual sports in order to enthuse all their young people, it is coming to the fore. One reason…
The King Alfred School on pupil agency
Karen Thomas, Head of Lower School at The King Alfred School, London, discusses why giving students agency within school creates a positive atmosphere for learningLike many schools, we tell students that ‘the door is always open’ if they want to talk. We want them to know that we are receptive to their ideas and that what they have to say is important. But we’ve learnt that just leaving the…
Ravenscourt Park Prep on why co-ed sport is a game changer
=Ravenscourt Park Prep School Head of PE and Games Chris Bryan discusses the benefits, on and off the sports field, of a 2017 move to co-ed sportsThere are moments in the development of a school where a relatively simple change to the curriculum can have a dramatic effect on outcomes. Moving from a single-sex to a co-educational sports programme at Ravenscourt Park Prep School (RPPS) was one…
Knightsbridge School special delivery to mark HM’s Platinum Jubilee
To mark HM The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, Knightsbridge School have designed and produced a very special videoPupils at Knightsbridge School have worked together to create a special film that celebrates Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee. The film, which the children helped conceive and direct, sees more than 400 staff, pupils and parents gathered in St Columba’s church opposite the school to sing…
Seven benefits of an international school for young children
We all know that education is the cornerstone of a bright future, so enrolling a child in a notable school can have many long-lasting benefits. International schools are growing in popularity as parents in the UK increasingly recognise the advantages of enrolling their children in a school that can provide a diverse and inclusive environment for its pupils. Some international schools…
Kew Green Prep on celebrating ambition
The Headteacher of Kew Green Prep, Sasha Davies, argues that it's vital to nurture and celebrate ambition in our schoolsAs the Headteacher of Kew Green Prep School, I believe that it is essential for ambition to be embedded in all areas and aspects of school life, learning and culture. When asked to state my educational philosophy, I often speak about collaboration, innovation, creativity…
Back to School With Eaton Square
Over the past year, an immense emphasis has been placed on the reported ‘knowledge gap’ that lockdown has generated among today’s young people. Given both the unprecedented and unforeseen demands of lockdown living, it is without doubt that the physical closing of schools has had an impact on children’s development. However, the latest results from Eaton Square Prep School in no way…
The perks of going to school in central London
London is one of the best cities in the world to study in. With its extensive cultural offerings, and outstanding academic institutions, it’s no wonder that so many Nobel Prize winners and world leaders have studied in the capital. Here, London City’s Lyceum School shares the perks of going to school in central London. A plethora of cultural offeringsWith over 1,000 museums and…