Eaton House The Manor Girls’ School on building soft skills
Eaton House The Manor Girls' School Headmistress Claire Fildes on how education is evolving and why we must focus on helping pupils develop soft skills
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
Can yoga help my young son relax?
Our expert Victoria Tso answers a question from a parent with a son who is full of beans, revealing how yoga can restore balance and calm in busy families
Heathfield School on preparing for boarding
The Headmistress of Heathfield Sarah Wilson gives her advice for preparing your child for the big boarding school adventure
The King Alfred School on pupil agency
Karen Thomas, Head of Lower School at The King Alfred School, London, discusses why giving students agency within school creates a positive atmosphere for learning
TASIS England on teaching digital citizenship
TASIS England's E-Safety Coordinator John Arcay on how digital citizenship teaching can ensure young people stay safe and have positive interactions in the virtual world
Ravenscourt Park Prep on why co-ed sport is a game changer
Chris Bryan of Ravenscourt Park Prep School, discusses the benefits, on and off the sports field, of a 2017 move to co-ed sports
Gordon’s School on the co-curricular advantage
The Head of Sixth Form and Careers at Gordon's School discusses the importance of gaining extra skills and experiences for wellbeing and onward careers
Debating strengths – why schools encourage reasoned argument
Debating teaches skills of listening, thinking on your feet and hearing the other side. We speak to three schools where great debates are celebrated and nurtured
60 Seconds With Jane Gandee of St Swithun’s School
The Headmistress of St Swithun's School in Winchester on her background and educational philosophy