Spanish immersion at The Roche School
A bilingual stream at The Roche School in Wandsworth is giving early learners immersion in one of the world's most widely spoken languagesThere can be no doubt that early immersion in a bilingual setting is a huge boon for children. Beyond the communication skills acquired, there's the boost it gives to general development – cognitive skills, problem solving, empathy and improved facility in…
Benenden School on building an enterprise mindset
Samantha Price, Headmistress of Benenden School, discusses the importance of developing entrepreneurship in our schoolsExam results are, of course, an important barometer of any school’s success – but if a student leaves their school only with a set of strong results, that school hasn’t done its job properly. Modern employers look for employees who are highly skilled, but they also…
Timing is all | Moving your teenager to a new school
Bernard Canetti, the Principal at Brampton College, on moving your teenager to a new schoolFor those who haven’t yet settled at school, the New Year can be a tough time. Whether it’s down to academic difficulties, struggling to make friends or simply not feeling challenged, being unsettled at school will often spill out into a teenager’s personal life. It leads to changes in behaviour such as…
Focus on Eltham College / Education for life
In a world of many challenges, Eltham College focuses on educating young people for life today and tomorrow, says Deputy Head Pastoral Ann MasseyEltham College has delivered excellent education since its foundation over 180 years ago, but today our thriving co-ed school for students aged 7 to 18 focuses on delivering teaching and learning to prepare young people for a fast-changing world.…
Top Tips for choosing a Prep School
Principal & Proprietor of Sinclair House School Carlotta T.M O’Sullivan shares her top tips for choosing the right prep school with Absolutely Education readers. Choosing a Preparatory School can be an overwhelming experience for many parents. I often speak to families who feel lost wading through glossy prospectuses, websites and lengthy school guides and feel burdened by the…
Seven reasons you should consider a state boarding school
If you're considering a boarding school for your child, it might come as a surprise to learn that there are government funded options. Much lesser-known than their independent counterparts, there are just over 30 state boarding schools in the UK.Often rivalling the best independent schools, the UK's state boarding schools offer a unique blend of affordability and excellence. Here are seven…
King Alfred Lower School on giving children time to think
Karen Thomas, Head of The King Alfred Lower School discusses the importance of giving younger children agency and time to think to make their learning, relevant, inspiring and funNow, more than ever before, it feels like time to pause and consider both what and how we teach the children in our schools. We have the responsibility and the privilege to ensure that each child’s school…
St Dunstan’s College merges with Rosemead Prep
St Dunstan’s College and Rosemead Preparatory School are to merge, with the two south London schools joining forces this monthSt Dunstan's and Rosemead Prep – two London day schools located in south London – will come together to begin a new chapter in their shared histories. The merger will allow for closer collaboration between the schools, sharing best practice, knowledge and expertise.…
Hay Festival 2019 | Live-streaming to schools impressive array of speakers
Hay Festival will be broadcasted live to schools UK-wide on 23 May for Key Stage 2 and 24 May for Key Stages 3 and 4, widening access to the festival’s world-class Programme for Schools, funded by the Welsh Government and the Hay Festival Foundation.Twelve inspirational sessions will be streamed for free each day to schools unable to attend in person with appearances from children’s…
Ravenscourt Park Prep on why co-ed sport is a game changer
=Ravenscourt Park Prep School Head of PE and Games Chris Bryan discusses the benefits, on and off the sports field, of a 2017 move to co-ed sportsThere are moments in the development of a school where a relatively simple change to the curriculum can have a dramatic effect on outcomes. Moving from a single-sex to a co-educational sports programme at Ravenscourt Park Prep School (RPPS) was one…