Why school music matters
Music is part of the creative landscape of our schools, but feeds into so much more – from academic skills to wellbeing, confidence and community spirit. We talk to two schools that passionately believe in its…
Parents’ guide to state boarding schools
State boarding schools offer a rounded education with the facilities, expertise and teaching approaches to deliver excellence, but you only pay for the boarding element. With options up and down the country, we round up…
DOYRMS on the importance of co-curricular culture
Alex Foreman, Principal of Duke of York's Royal Military School (DOYRMS), on the importance of a strong co-curricular culture in helping students to develop strengths
Super science – how schools bring STEM subjects to life
Curricular, cross-curricular or fabulously offbeat, what are the innovative approaches schools use to engage students with the brilliance of science – for study, careers and future life? Absolutely Education speaks to…
Duke of York’s Royal Military School on ensuring boarding success
Pastoral excellence plus rich education opportunities create happy boarding experiences, says Alex Foreman, Principal of Duke of York's Royal Military School
The Duke of York’s Royal Military School on building leaders
Alex Foreman, The Principal of DOYRMS on how leaders are developed through lived experiences, in and out of school
Let’s dance – four schools on why this is a super sport
Dance challenges body and mind, making it both a great exercise and a wonderful creative outlet for students. We speak to four schools to find out how their pupils benefit