What does mean to be a school with social conscience?
Katherine Woodcock, Headmistress of Sydenham High School, on what it means to be a school with a social conscienceRecently I had the enormous pleasure of reconnecting with Kiko Matthews, a British adventurer who became the fastest female to row the Atlantic, solo and unsupported in March 2018. She raised over £100,000 for King's College hospital which saved her life and, inspired by her…
TASIS England named ISA Boarding School of the Year
TASIS The American School in England has received the top boarding accolade at the Independent Schools Association (ISA) AwardsTASIS The American School in England was awarded Boarding School of the Year at the Independent Schools Association (ISA) Awards ceremony on 6th November. The ISA Awards celebrate excellence in independent education across the UK and TASIS England was part of an…
St Clare’s, Oxford students host talk time
Two students from St Clare's, Oxford hosted a thought-provoking TEDx evening of talks about internationalismTwo IB Diploma students at St Clare’s, Oxford hosted a TEDx evening of talks on 'internationalism’. Sheeta Ho and Anissa Ziane selected eight speakers from both the student and staff body to talk around the theme.Topics on the night ranged from humanitarian aid to how to study in a…
How to choose a school environment that will nurture and empower your daughter
Any school environment has a massive impact on shaping girls' futures. Choosing the right school can influence not only your daughter's academic success, but also her emotional well-being, confidence, and resilience. For girls, it is really important to find a school that nurtures their strengths and empowers them to flourish. Here are the top priorities to consider when choosing a school…
MPW on its fresh thinking for 14+ students
With a new London boarding option and bespoke approach to GCSE, A level and beyond MPW offers a fresh take on 14+ options. Absolutely Education finds out moreWords: Libby NormanMPW is a very different prospect from a traditional independent school. First up, there are the small class sizes and the dizzying array of options at GCSE and A level. Then there's the city settings – London,…
Activities Abroad on the importance of family holidays
Jasmine Robertson from Activities Abroad on why the most treasured childhood memories are made on a family tripFamily holidays are the gift that keep on giving. Think back to your most cherished childhood memories and consider the ones that were made on a family trip. The Family Holiday Association found that 49% of British people said they created their happiest memories whilst being on…
Old Buckenham Hall earns tennis win
Suffolk prep school Old Buckenham Hall (OBH) has earned a county commendation from the Lawn Tennis AssociationSuffolk prep Old Buckenham Hall has been named Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) School of the Year for Suffolk. Based near Lavenham on a 90-acre site, OBH’s tennis programme is led by Matthew Perry and a team of coaches. Sport has undergone significant development recently, overseen by…
First steps – how to choose a nursery
Finding the right environment for your child's early years learning is vital. Here are some pointers for choosing a setting that works for the whole familyRead posts on any parent forum and it doesn't take long to realise that many families agonise about the right early years setting. This, after all, is the foundation stone for your child's whole approach to learning. But it's about way more…
Southbank International School on teaching skills for learning and life
Flora Winter, the Primary Years Programme Coordinator at Southbank International School on how its IB system develops learning skills and values for lifeThe International Baccalaureate curriculum teaches young people aged 3-18 how to develop specific characteristics that are representative of being ‘a good learner’ and ‘a good person’. At the same time, it aims to develop specific skillsets –…
Bright Future | Mentoring is on the rise, Absolutely Education talks to some of the agencies leading the way
"When you have a child who looks forward to the session, and most do, then what you can achieve with them is limitless"Mentoring as a practice is not new, but mentoring in education is a relatively new phenomenon which is fast gaining popularity with parents. It’s often hard to pin down exactly what a mentor is. Many of those running mentoring companies are often quick to say they are not…