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…
St Catherine’s, Bramley on a maths miscalculation
Alasdair Wright, Head of Maths at St Catherine's School, Bramley, gives a mathematician and educator's perspective on proposals to make students study maths to 18
Ocean heaven at InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau is a destination like no other, with awe-inspiring sea-and-sky surroundings and sumptuous food
Allie Esiri: time for rhyme
Allie Esiri's anthology of nursery rhymes offers a rich variety of poems, songs and ditties ancient and modern to delight children and adults alike
Maida Vale School – in conversation with Magnus Bashaarat
In his new role as Head of Maida Vale School, Magnus Bashaarat brings with him great experience and a belief that education must evolve to meet the needs of today's students and tomorrow's workplace
Broomwood on our children’s need for more exercise
Kevin Doble, Principal of Broomwood on how sport teaches the important lessons in life and why our children need more of it
Living history – novels that bring the past to life
History offers us settings grounded in reality, perfect starting point for compelling fiction. The authors of two adventures set in the past share their back stories
Abingdon House School on the importance of the arts
The Deputy Head of Abingdon House, a specialist school in London for children aged 5-19, on the ways Arts support learning and growth
Pangbourne College on your open day strategy
Pangbourne College Senior Deputy Head Samantha Greenwood on what to focus on at open day events
Why the arts develop skills for life
The arts develop creativity, social skills, powers of persistence and sometimes luminous talent. Absolutely Education speaks to five schools that make arts teaching mind broadening and relevant