How schools are helping to boost children’s mental health and happiness
A holistic approach to education is helping schools to nurture children's mental health and focus on creating happy childhoods...From wellbeing lessons, to onsite counselling, schools are really stepping up their game when it comes to mental health. Pastoral care has become about so much more than simply safeguarding children. Looking after children's mental wellbeing now goes hand-in-hand…
King Edward’s Witley continues to invest in specialist career guidance
Moira Davies, a highly experienced career coach and career development advisor, has been appointed Head of Careers and Higher Education at King Edward’s Witley.Moira Davies graduated with a Law degree from the University of Kent and qualified as a solicitor working at a top 10 legal firm in London. She lived overseas for 17 years during which time she retrained as a French teacher, working…
Frances King on the Danish approach to education
The former head of Mill Hill, Roedean and Heathfield Frances King on the Danish approach to education“I hope you are all doing great and spreading KAOS everywhere.” This was the greeting sent by course creator Simon Kavanagh to the alumni of the three-day workshop I attended this spring which advertised itself as aiming to disrupt the thinking of those attending. The workshop was run by…
Falcons School on building critical thinking skills
Falcons School, Putney Head Sara Williams-Ryan on why inspiring curiosity and critical thinking are the best ways to develop truly ambitious learnersAs the Head of Falcons School, Putney, I am determined that our students should be academically ambitious and take responsibility for their learning from the moment they join us. We know that this is the greatest accelerator of pupil progress,…
Is there a careers aspiration gap?
Are young people realistic about the job pathways that are most likely to be available to them? Absolutely Education spoke to school careers specialistsA news report at the beginning of last year suggested that young people aspire to careers that are the least attainable. The story, reported by the BBC, focused on research by the charity Education and Employers – 'Disconnected: Career…
STEM on track at St Catherine’s, Bramley
St Catherine's, Bramley describes its recent car build project and its impact in driving girls' aspirations for potential STEM-focused careersSt Catherine's School, Bramley has a strong tradition in science and many notable STEM alumnae – including Stanford professor of engineering Beverley McKeon, University of London neuroscientist Cathy Price and Amazon robotics specialist Abike…
Focus: Sevenoaks School, Kent
Absolutely Education visits Sevenoaks School in Kent, a place with a long tradition of cherishing innovation and academic excellenceWhen you visit Sevenoaks School it looks and feels like the very model of modernity, yet it has a foundation date (1432) that puts it firmly within the super-league of historic English schools. The aura is contemporary – certainly comfortably 21st-century…
The benefits of a co-educational school experience
The co-educational experience has many benefits for both genders. Although there is no significant difference between the academic achievements of students in a co-ed or same-sex environment, there are many other benefits of a co-educational school experience which should be considered.Teaches equality The ancient Greek philosopher, Plato, said that co-education creates a feeling…
Key technology trends in education: shaping the future
In the ever-evolving landscape of the education sector, technology plays a pivotal role in shaping an enriched learning experience for children. From Artificial Intelligence (AI) to robust online safety measures, educational institutions are strategically integrating various tech trends to enhance the curriculum, extracurricular activities, overall classroom dynamics, and communication between…
Why the right learning environment is so important for young children
If you're looking at nursery or pre-prep schools, you have probably signed up for several open days. Visiting a variety of schools will help you make an informed decision about the right learning environment for your child. Open day events provide you with the opportunity to meet the school’s leadership team, teachers and current students, while also getting a close-up view of the classrooms,…