Absolutely Education Meets Hampstead’s Fine Arts College Founder Candida Cave
The Fine Arts College in Hampstead wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for a story of love and an Italian racing driver. When Candida Cave’s old flatmate from her student days at the Ruskin School of Art in Oxford fell for said Romeo, she asked Cave if she would take on the two boys she was tutoring in History of Art. Cave said yes and found she rather enjoyed – and excelled – at teaching and the next…
The Leys appoints Carla Rudd head of sport
The Leys School in Cambridge has appointed cricketer Carla Rudd as its Director of SportThe Leys School, Cambridge has appointed cricketer Carla Rudd as its new Director of Sport. Her arrival came just days after finishing in second place as part of the Southern Brave team in this year’s The Hundred competition. Rudd was formerly Head of Girls’ Cricket at Felsted and, alongside her teaching,…
Cranleigh Prep School on making AI work in class
Cranleigh Prep School Headmaster Neil Brooks considers future uses of artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroomEducating is an incredibly positive occupation. Schools, colleges and universities are preparing future generations, and it is human instinct to aim to better what has gone before. Society demands progression: better health provision; more efficient transport networks; secure…
MAP your way through testing
Lacy Chapman, Principal of Lower School at ACS Cobham International School, on a new method of testing for primary studentsA recent survey revealed that eight out of ten school leaders have seen an increase in mental health issues among primary school children during exam season in the UK. In addition, headteachers reported an increase in fear of academic failure (76%) and depression…
Windlesham House becomes NFL Hub
Windlesham House Prep is playing by American football rules, as it has become an official NFL Hub for the south eastWindlesham House Prep has become a National Football League (NFL) Hub for the south-east region. It will welcome NFL Flag Football training, host regular tournaments and play alongside other schools in the league. NFL Flag is the starting point for American football…
Merchiston Castle School on the next gamechanger
Fraser Newham, Assistant Head Academic at Merchiston Castle School, reflects on the value of Entrepreneurship teaching – both for developing skills and finding the next Steve JobsTraditionally, entrepreneurial life stories tend to stress the role of hard knocks over school study on the road to success. Think Steve Jobs in the '70s, dropping out of Reed College in his first year to seek…
Forward College on studying abroad
Next stop Lisbon, Paris and Amsterdam – Boris Walbaum, Founder and President of Forward College describes its multi-location degree courses“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness,” declared Mark Twain over a century ago, echoing a sentiment that had been shared by generations before him. That knowledge of different cultures and countries did indeed broaden the mind. Many…
Maida Vale School on the importance of a creative curriculum
Maida Vale School Head Magnus Bashaarat on a long-overdue realisation that creative subjects help to fuel the UK economy and provide rewarding careersLast June, the Conservative government published a much-anticipated and much-delayed sector strategy for the creative industries. In his foreword to the report Rishi Sunak wrote: “These industries generate £108 billion a year, employ over 2.3…
How Heathfield School teaches entrepreneurship to Senior students
Rushi Millns, Head of ICT, Careers and Outreach, reveals how Heathfield School, Ascot teaches business and entrepreneurship to embed real skills for lifeAn inspiring education should extend beyond academic achievement. At Heathfield we believe that teaching young people about business and entrepreneurship is crucial if we are to draw out their potential and encourage them to develop…
A world-class education: raising the next generation of global citizens
Equipping the next generation with the necessary skills and mindset for the future is becoming an important hallmark of an excellent education. Schools are preparing the next generation of global citizens to face the challenges and opportunities of an interconnected world.Fostering a global perspective in education prepares children to contribute positively to society and promotes a more…