Kew Green Prep on looking beyond data
Kew Green Prep Head Sasha Davies on why schools need to look beyond data-driven approaches in education to fully develop children's talent, skills and self-esteemOur pupils are growing up in a complex and nuanced world, steered by rapid change and continuing elements of the unknown. For schools, it’s good to be nimble; good to be adaptable. Every school is a microcosm of the society in which…
Queen Ethelburga’s on building a curriculum for future success
A Year 6 curriculum delivering skills for future success also fosters curiosity for the journey into Key Stage 3 and beyond, says the Head of Middle School at Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate (QE)At Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate (QE), our mission is for all members of our community to aspire to the Hill Standard: ‘To be the best that I can with the gifts that I have’. As Head of King’s Magna,…
Doorstep Library – reading champions
A grassroots London charity, Doorstep Library, is helping young people to discover the wonderful world of books and reading for pleasureWords: Rachel HoggReading for pleasure is a habit that starts off in the home, and there is endless evidence that learning to do so early in life is central to a child’s development and future success. Indeed, a 2012 report by the Department for Education…
Tonbridge School is out of this world | NASA scientists visit
Tonbridge School has a bit of a dilemma. This esteemed and historic boys’ school in Kent is quietly confident, yet somehow very English in its reticence to proclaim its achievements too loudly.“We have never been a headline-chasing school,” says Headmaster James Priory. “But on the other hand, I’m really keen that people realise the excitement of what is actually going on here.”In…
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…
Worth School on community strength in Sixth Form
Worth School Assistant Head (Sixth Form) Matthew Doggett discusses why community is such an important element of 16+ learningWhether a student remains in the same institution for sixth form or chooses a fresh start somewhere else, the concept of ‘community’ for this 16-18 age group has, arguably, never been more vital in terms of instilling core values to last a lifetime. The social,…
How to Choose a Boarding School That Will Help Your Child Succeed
Independent schools in the UK provide an unrivalled level of education for their pupils. Not only are they steeped in prestigious history, but their academic records speak for themselves; 92% of pupils in independent schools in the UK progress to higher education, including 56% to Russell Group universities. A British independent education not only provides your child with the best chance at…
St Dunstan’s and The Villa announce new partnership
A new alliance between St Dunstan's and The Villa, announced this month, brings the south-east London schools closer togetherSt Dunstan’s Education Group and The Villa have announced a new partnership that brings their schools closer together.The partnership will give children at The Villa the opportunity to transition to one or more of St Dunstan’s schools at 7+, following their time in…
Little Dukes on the importance of strong beginnings
Aimee Kimbell, Principal of Riverside Nurseries and the new Little Dukes Training Academy, says that if we get the early years right, everything else will look after itselfI know how important early years education is. I have seen first-hand how children flourish and grow in the right surroundings, and with the right support. But a good early years education does so much more than help a…
Famous faces mark the launch of Blackheath High’s New School
Blackheath High School GDST’s £18 million redevelopment was officially opened on 2 May with a star-studded line-up including prominent women’s rights campaigner Caroline Criado-Perez and ITV News Anchor Charlene White, as well as Cheryl Giovannoni, CEO of GDST.Above: Criado-Perez, Chandler-Thompson and GiovannoniCriado-Perez, author of Invisible Women and who led the campaign to put…