Bringing science and engineering to life
How do schools deliver science and engineering subjects in a way that moves them beyond dry theory and into real life? Absolutely Education investigates how clever educators build both broader understanding and scientific connectionsAt Gordon's the team have worked hard to overcome science's 'geeky' image – tempting in record numbers of both girls and boysGordon's SchoolAt Gordon's…
Prep School of the Year shortlist for The Study Prep
The Study Preparatory School, Wimbledon is among the shortlist for Prep School of the Year at the 2021 Tes Independent School AwardsIt has been announced that The Study Preparatory School, Wimbledon has been shortlisted for the Prep School of the Year Award.The Study Prep Head Teacher, Vicky Ellis, said: “It is wonderful that our school has been shortlisted for the Tes Prep School…
New thinking at Maida Vale School
Welcoming its first cohort in September 2020, Maida Vale School is a fresh addition to the London learning landscape. We find out more about its approach, and how this new school community is developingOn the face of it, 2020 was not an auspicious time to start anything new, yet that's precisely what Maida Vale School did. The co-ed independent secondary located in Saltram Crescent – an…
How to get into a top performing arts school
While many schools across the country offer exceptional teaching in music and drama, an elite band raise the bar still higher, with alumni lists that read like who’s who. So how do you get into a top performing arts school?If a Christmas trip to The Nutcracker or a show has left your child longing for a career in the spotlight, you may want to do your homework on schools for performing…
Falcons School: Space to grow
Falcons School for Girls and Peregrines Nursery gives pupils space to grow with its focus on the links between emotional wellbeing and academic achievementSet in a leafy conservation area in Putney and housed in four grand Edwardian buildings, Falcons School for Girls and Peregrines Nursery was lucky enough to have ample indoor and outdoor space to welcome back pupils after the first…
All through excellence: Unlocking your child’s full potential with a supportive small school environment
Every parent aspires to provide the best possible education for their child – an education that not only imparts knowledge but also nurtures their individuality and helps them reach their full potential. In pursuit of this dream, many parents are turning towards smaller, more supportive school environments. These smaller schools offer a more personalised education, foster a sense of community,…
Focus on Cheltenham College / Passion for progress
Combining a distinguished history with a strong tradition for progressive education, Cheltenham College champions community values, strong academics and a have-a-go spirit. Absolutely Education finds out more about this winning combinationWords Libby NormanCheltenham College is a school that proves you can successfully balance tradition with a progressive approach. Founded in 1841, and…
All you need to know about Pre-Prep schooling
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SEN for Pre-PrepWhat is a Pre-Prep School?
Pre-prep schools are private schools for children aged three or four. They prepare children to move to a prep school at age seven or eight (usually school Year 3 or Year 4). Many pre-preps are seamlessly linked…
The Making of Me – Eloise Thomas on happy London school days
The London-based actress Eloise Thomas talks about happy school days in the capital, her love of drama and that first epic school discoWhere did you go to school?I was born and raised in north London, so I went to Cuckoo Hall Primary School, Edmonton County and then Fortismere for sixth form. What were your schools like?Primary school was amazing. We had gospel singers come…
Hazelgrove Prep’s Olympic moment
Hazelgrove Prep pupils had the opportunity to hold a real Olympic medal when Peter Wilson revisited his old schoolHazlegrove Prep School pupils got the chance to hold a real Olympic Gold Medal when Peter Wilson MBE revisited his old school to open The Wilson Centre, the Somerset prep's renamed Learning Support Unit (LSU).A gold medallist in double trap shooting at the London 2012…