Question Time: Gabbitas answer your education questions
The team at Gabbitas Education answer your questions on pros and cons of moving to a different school for sixth form, choosing a UK boarding school when you're based overseas and acquiring the skills that make it more likely you will win a place at veterinary schoolQ: We're looking to place my daughter in a UK boarding school next September, but as we are living overseas, we're not really…
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…
How to prepare your child for the 11 Plus entrance exam
The 11 Plus, also known as the Eleven Plus, 11+, 11 Plus Entrance Exam, or grammar school test, is a selective entrance examination taken by Year 6 pupils to ensure progression to selective state grammar schools and selective independent schools.The examination usually focuses on Maths and English, with some schools testing Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning too. Some schools may also…
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,…
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…
Parent Power: Chaos theory & how to cope with children’s messy ways
Not one of the parenting manuals prepared you for children's ability to create such an extraordinary amount of mess. So what to do about it?Words: Rachel WebbYou don't have to be a physicist to understand chaos theory: just bring a child into your life. First the sticky walls and random piling of toys and sharp objects all over your floors. Then this morphs into the true pit of awfulness…
A world-class education: raising the next generation of global citizens
Equipping the next generation with the necessary skills and mindset for the future is becoming an important hallmark of an excellent education. Schools are preparing the next generation of global citizens to face the challenges and opportunities of an interconnected world.Fostering a global perspective in education prepares children to contribute positively to society and promotes a more…
Seven reasons outdoor learning is so important for school children
We all know that getting outside, running around, breathing fresh air, and getting dirty is good for children. But research tells us that discovering the natural world has benefits way beyond physical well-being. Taking learning outside the classroom can have a huge impact on children's mental health, as well as boosting their social skills, and academic success. Outdoor learning also provides…
London Park Schools’ capital approach to sport
With two former elite athletes in leadership roles, sport at London Park Schools is focused on choice, fun and capital-wide opportunitiesLondon Park Schools (LPS) arrives this September. The highly anticipated LPS Clapham opens its doors, with the two well-established and successful Eaton Square schools changing their names to LPS Mayfair and LPS Sixth. Three schools, a fresh dynamic – and…
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…