Berkhamsted on staying one step ahead in educating for tomorrow
With seismic shifts in education and career options, Berkhamsted School is preparing its students to flourish in this new world orderThe UK has seen a seismic shift in post-16 pathways in recent years. Last year saw the demand for degree apprenticeships at a record high, with 40% of all undergraduate applicants expressing interest in this route. Meanwhile, gender is becoming less important,…
Enthusiasm for learning: how to choose the best school for your son
Choosing the right school for your son is a momentous decision that plays a pivotal role in shaping his educational journey and overall development. Finding a school that sparks and sustains enthusiasm for learning is a journey worth undertaking with careful consideration.Lockers Park Pre-Prep School is for boys aged 4-13 years old and prides itself on providing a holistic and enriching…
Bringing science and engineering to life
How do schools deliver science and engineering subjects in a way that moves them beyond dry theory and into real life? Absolutely Education investigates how clever educators build both broader understanding and scientific connectionsAt Gordon's the team have worked hard to overcome science's 'geeky' image – tempting in record numbers of both girls and boysGordon's SchoolAt Gordon's…
Bromley High School introduces Middle Years
Bromley High School GDST has introduced a new phase for Years 5-8 to support girls' developmentBromley High School has introduced a Middle School phase for Year 5-8 to support the primary to secondary transition. The GDST through school says that this is designed to counteract the decreased self-esteem often experienced by girls moving up to senior level. Its new personalised approach aims to…
North Bridge House on early learning benefits
North Bridge House Nursery & Pre-prep discusses its approach of widening children’s experience while providing a strong learning foundationDepartment of Work & Pensions records show that 76% of mothers now return to work within 12 to 18 months of having a child, with day nurseries remaining the most popular childcare for under threes While cutting the umbilical cord and enrolling your…
Future-proofing: why schools need to embrace deeper learning
In a recent viral video LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman predicted that by 2034, 9-5 jobs will be a thing of the past. Hoffman is known for his astute insight: in 1997 he said that social networks would change the world (LinkedIn sold for $26B), he foresaw the sharing economy (he was an early Airbnb investor), and he also predicted the AI revolution years before ChatGPT. There's no doubt…
Baby signing benefits
Baby signing is a way to open up conversation with your child well before they can talk – and with potential benefits that last from infancy into young adulthoodWords: Rachel HoggPicture this, you are taking your baby to the park, and you tell them this by using the signs for 'walk' and 'park'. Strangely, your baby keeps signing back to you the words 'cat' and 'bed' and at first you think…
Why the early years are so important for building foundations
If you're going to invest in your child's education, here's why the early years are so key...As parents, we all want to choose the very best school for our child, especially at the start of their educational journey. Independent schools offer everything from small class sizes to exceptional resources, but with the cost of private education reaching upwards of £250,000 by age 18, many families…
A magical childhood: are parents giving children enough real-world freedoms?
In his book 'The Anxious Generation', Jonathan Haidt describes a ‘tidal wave of suffering’ among today’s youth. Haidt argues that there is a direct correlation between the moment we put smartphones into the hands of our children and the onset of a mental health crisis in young people.In a world ever-dominated by screens, the ideal of a magical childhood – with the freedom to explore, imagine,…
Why a co-educational learning environment could be right for your child
When it comes to the future of young minds, the choice of finding the right school becomes a pivotal decision for parents and requires meticulous consideration.Seeking an environment that not only imparts academic excellence but also nurtures the holistic development of children often means parents begin the search from birth onwards.Amidst the landscape of independent institutions,…