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Oakham School Deputy Head (Pastoral) Sarah Gomm discusses wellbeing and pastoral learning and the Rutland school's connected curriculum

Mark Gardner, MYP Co-ordinator at Marymount International School, explains how the IB's Middle Years Programme benefits students' learning and growth

David Wingfield, Headmaster of Eaton House The Manor Pre-Prep School for boys aged 4-8, discusses how to build self-motivated learners

Holly Hopkinson author Charlie Brooks has made school author visits irresistible by bringing a central character – Beanstalk – to meet her adoring young fans

School partnerships bring rewards on all sides, with activities ranging from volunteering to student-led teaching of younger pupils in the local community. Absolutely Education speaks to four schools to find out more

With the study of maths to 18 being debated, Whitgift Headmaster Chris Ramsey suggests we might also look at prioritising modern languages

Antonia Beary, Headmistress of Mayfield School, on the importance of getting wrong answers for the right outcome in future careers and life

Dr Zoe Williams' book 'You Grow Girl' is designed to guide girls through the physical, mental and social trials of growing up