How Heathfield School teaches entrepreneurship to Senior students

Rushi Millns, Head of ICT, Careers and Outreach, reveals how Heathfield School, Ascot teaches business and entrepreneurship to embed real skills for lifeAn inspiring education should extend beyond academic achievement. At Heathfield we believe that teaching young people about business and entrepreneurship is crucial if we are to draw out their potential and encourage them to develop…

Are exams fit for purpose?

Debate about public exams inevitably follows publication of A level and GCSE results. But the past year has raised even more questions about how we test young people. Absolutely Education gets perspectives from experts on the education front lineSummer means that perennial topic raises its head again – public exams. Parents and teachers everywhere are forced to consider, sometimes wearily,…

DLD College | UK’s largest beach and river clean up

 DLD College London has hosted a litter picking event in Lower Mash and Waterloo Millennium Park, with students from a variety of nationalities volunteering in the cleanup. The event was also supported by the London’s Royal Docks Learning & Activity Centre who provided part of the equipment for the philanthropic initiative.The team from the College participated in the inspiring…

St Columba’s College appoints new Head and receives ‘Excellent’ ISI rating

St Columba's College in St Albans has announced that Karl Guest will be the new Head from September 2023, and the school has just been rated 'Excellent' in all areasSt Columba’s College in St Albans has announced a new Head, appointing Karl Guest, current Head of Alton School in Alton, Hampshire. Guest will take up his duties at the co-educational independent Catholic school on 1 September…

Why The Mall School are phasing out Years 7 and 8

David Price, Headmaster at The Mall School, on the move to 11+In April 2017, I announced to parents at The Mall School that we were going to phase out Years 7 and 8 and that after 2020 all boys in the school would leave the school at the end of Year 6. It was a bold move, given our record of success in preparing boys for their Common Entrance exams and securing 13+ places for them at the…

St Margaret’s Junior School on the value of star gazing

St Margaret's Junior School Head Emma Gray on the eye-opening wonder, and educational benefits of exploring the night skyThe desire to look up and to learn more about the skies that look down upon us has led to schools like mine creating opportunities for children to stargaze and learn more about the universe around them. Of course, participating in astronomy-based activities fosters an…

Question time: Gabbitas answer your education questions

Gabbitas answer your questions on moving an unhappy child, separate schools for siblings and how the UKiset helps with the transition to the British education systemMy daughter is unhappy at school and this is now reflected in her behaviour and progress. We're looking to move her but are concerned about how current school reports will impact future school choices. How best should we go about…

Kew Gardens has launched a brand new, free Digital Learning Platform

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has launched a brand new, free digital learning platform for primary and secondary education funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund as part of the £15.6m grant towards the Temperate House Project. Bringing world-leading plant science and horticulture to the classroom, Endeavour offers teachers and pupils opportunities to gain a greater understanding of plants…

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.…