Moulsford Prep to go fully co-ed
Moulsford Prep School in Oxfordshire has announced that it will move to a full co-education modelMoulsford Prep in Oxfordshire is making a full shift to co-education and will welcome girls into year 3 in 2026. Its pre-school is already co-ed. This new announcement means that by by September 2031 there will be girls in every year group. Chair of Governors Edward Boddington says: “Societal…
Fresh start – new beginnings at Maida Vale School
Steven Winter, the Headmaster of recently opened Maida Vale School discusses how its approach enables trust and community spirit in extraordinary timesThe Gardener Schools Group opened Maida Vale School last September with pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9. In these extraordinary times, many people have commented on the level of trust that our parents have shown in us by taking the leap of faith for…
Bedford School – fundraising high-flyers
Bedford School's top-flight Movember campaign takes our breath away for smashing all fundraising targetsHats off, or should that be moustaches on, to Bedford School for its astoundingly successful Movember campaign, which gathered so much momentum it exceeded all fundraising targets, coming first (of 603 teams) in the UK school's challenge and a ranking in the top 20 of all teams. As Head…
5 reasons to choose an international school
Absolutely Education has teamed up with Halcyon London International School to take a look at just some of the benefits of choosing an international school education for your child - by Khushi Hunt, Communications Coordinator at Halcyon London International School.Broader and better career opportunities for studentsInternational schools are often visited by colleges, universities,…
Making of Me: Pamela Butchart on eventful schooldays in Dundee
The award-winning children's author and school philosophy teacher Pamela Butchart talks about her schooldays in Dundee, complete with haunted toilets, secret meetings and a vivid imagination that caused troubleWhere did you go to school and when?As a younger child I went to St Vincent’s Primary, Dundee in the late '80s and then I went on to St Saviour’s High School, also in Dundee, in the…
The best schools for horse lovers
Long gone are the days when PE lessons consisted of cold afternoons playing hockey on a muddy pitch. Here are the best schools for horse lovers in the UKAs a traditional sport, horse riding not only promises a whole host of benefits for physical fitness but can also help improve cognitive ability and hone skills such as problem-solving and strategising. Equestrian departments often…
Making of me: Elizabeth Laird on happy schooldays at Croydon High
Award-winning author Elizabeth Laird talks about her school days at Croydon High, her passion for teaching and the VSO work that first inspired her love of travelWhere did you go to school and when?I went to Croydon High School for Girls – way back in the 1950s!What was your school like?Croydon High was (is) an academically ambitious school for girls, with clear rules and aims.…
A good prep school will ready your child for the rest of their lives, not just the 11+
Accusations of hot-housing young pupils and excessive tutoring seem to have become recurrent themes in the national media and in educational debates over the last few years. It is widely acknowledged that the pressure on many young children today is much higher than in previous generations, and this is particularly exacerbated in the hyper-competitive atmosphere of the London independent sector.…
Profile: The Henry Van Straubenzee Memorial Fund
Every year, Princes William and Harry are pictured walking out of an annual carol service in memory of their prep school friend Henry van Straubenzee. Fresh out of school in 2003, Henry was working as a gap year student at his alma mater Ludgrove Prep School to raise money for a trip to Uganda, when, just before Christmas, he was killed in a car crash on the school’s drive. It’s a call that no…
How small, independent girls’ schools can help young women to build confidence
Can the environment in small, independent girls' schools bring out the best in young women?There's so many things to think about when you are looking at prep schools for your daughter. Entrance exams, school fees, and whether to choose a day or boarding school are all usually on parents' minds, but have you thought about whether a school will help to build your daughter's confidence?…