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For parents of children coming up to senior school age, or who are already currently in the 11-18 year old bracket. Helping you navigate you and your child’s way through the secondary schooling system, in this section you’ll find articles providing myriad of information, from insight and advice, to features, news and lifestyle articles.
Senior Articles
Mayfield School on A levels and beyond…
Mayfield School Head of Sixth Form John Doy argues the importance of A-level study, both for grades and for the many experiences that equip students for life beyond school
Online and legal: why children need digital education
We teach children how to stay safe online, but what about staying legal? Absolutely Education speaks to social media law and ethics expert Dr Holly Powell-Jones
Focus on Cheltenham College / Passion for progress
Combining a distinguished history with a strong tradition for progressive education, Cheltenham College champions community values, strong academics and a have-a-go spirit. Absolutely Education finds out more about this…
Parent power: Collector mania and how to live with it
It starts with a few pebbles or feathers, and before you know it your house is crammed with stuff, so what is a child's collector mania all about?
Why schools love pet therapy
Animals can bring joy, calm and even improve learning outcomes. Absolutely Education speaks to four schools that make full use of pet therapy superpowers
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