How Eaton Square Prep School champions a true 21st-century education
To start the New Year and celebrate the upcoming United Nations' International Day of Education, Mrs Watt, Headmistress of Eaton Square Prep School, shares her insight into what a true 21st-century education really means.Located in outstanding surroundings in a quiet corner of Belgravia, Eaton Square educates boys and girls aged 2-11. Renowned for its academic excellence and strong 11+…
DLD College | UK’s largest beach and river clean up
DLD College London has hosted a litter picking event in Lower Mash and Waterloo Millennium Park, with students from a variety of nationalities volunteering in the cleanup. The event was also supported by the London’s Royal Docks Learning & Activity Centre who provided part of the equipment for the philanthropic initiative.The team from the College participated in the inspiring…
Marvellous Matilda
Matilda The Musical, Roald Dahl's classic tale first brought to the stage back in 2010 by the RSC, remains a brilliant introduction to live drama for young peopleWords Libby NormanThis is a really good time to go and see the Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda The Musical. Not only is the feisty, clever and rather weird heroine one of those characters that children instantly get, but…
How to teach children about money
Educating children about savings and investments is crucial, says the founder nimbl, the mobile finance app for 8 - 18 year olds. Clint Wilson tells Absolutely Education how to teach children about moneyTaxation, bills and budgeting are often perceived as boring, mandatory chores that only grown-ups should have to deal with, but why should our children be shielded from the financial…
More House School on being open to business
Faith Hagerty, Head of More House School in Knightsbridge, discusses the value of facilitating opportunities for young people to be entrepreneursFor many of us, the mechanics of business have been brought centre stage by the reality show, The Apprentice, which doesn’t perhaps present the entrepreneur in the best light. Do we want our young people to believe that the most vital characteristics…
Forfar Education schools host great debate
Forfar Education recently held an inter-school debating event to prioritise the importance of soft skillsForfar Education, which now has ten schools and nurseries across the UK, recently ran an inter-school debating event to prioritise the importance of soft skills development in young people.The first competition was held at Park School, Bournemouth and consisted of debates between its…
Kew Gardens has launched a brand new, free Digital Learning Platform
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has launched a brand new, free digital learning platform for primary and secondary education funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund as part of the £15.6m grant towards the Temperate House Project. Bringing world-leading plant science and horticulture to the classroom, Endeavour offers teachers and pupils opportunities to gain a greater understanding of plants…
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,…
Nature boost – why schools take learning outside
We all need nature, and for children it's now recognised as critical – not only boosting mental and physical health but also supporting different learning styles and capacity to learn and build confidence. We speak to three schools that celebrate and promote learning in the great outdoors and see its far-reaching benefitsAt QE, learning outside is part of the schedule all year round, whatever…
60 Seconds With Kate Bailey, Headmistress of Godstowe Prep School
Kate Bailey, Headmistress of Godstowe Prep School in Buckinghamshire, on her background and educational approachWhat is your background?On leaving Edinburgh University after four happy years studying for an English and History MA, I moved to London and gained my PGCE from the Institute of Education, University of London. Finding my feet, I worked at Garden House Boys and Broomwood Hall in…