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
Kew House School is rowing for gold
Kew House School rowing programme, started in 2018 – building sporting prowess and club spirit from the ground up – and it's aiming for gold
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
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
Southbank International School on service and citizenship
Southbank International's Grade Leader & CAS Co-ordinator Louise Carey on how the IB programme's 'Creativity, Activity, Service' principles help students develop as citizens
Pangbourne College on nurturing talent
The Head of Scholars at NACE-accredited Pangbourne College discusses the value of challenging all pupils to aim higher and aspire for more
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
Hurst College netball triple
Hurst College pupils scored a hat trick, with three teams qualifying for the 2023 National Schools Netball Finals