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…
Cardiff Sixth Form College on why it has opened in Cambridge
Gareth Collier, Principal of Cardiff Sixth Form College, explains why the school has headed from west to east and opened a new campus in CambridgeCardiff Sixth Form College in Cambridge! Surely a mistake? A typo? Auto correct on spellcheck? But no, it’s true. A school strongly rooted and founded in Wales, proud to carry the name of the principality’s capital city in its title has indeed…
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…
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,…
Maida Vale School – in conversation with Magnus Bashaarat
In his new role as Head of Maida Vale School, Magnus Bashaarat brings with him great experience and a belief that education must evolve to meet the needs of today's students and tomorrow's workplaceMagnus Bashaarat may be 'new boy' at Maida Vale School, having taken over the reins at the start of the summer term, but he's an old hand at leadership. This is his third headship in a career…
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…
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 –…
Pangbourne College on your open day strategy
Pangbourne College Senior Deputy Head Samantha Greenwood on what to focus on at open day eventsOpen days are essential when it comes to choosing the right school for your child. They give you a flavour of what goes on and provide an opportunity to look beyond the gloss of the prospectus and website and the dry facts of the inspection report.At Pangbourne College, we recommend you attend…
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…
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,…