Focus on Cheltenham College / Passion for Progress

Focus on Cheltenham College / Passion for progress

Combining a distinguished history with a strong tradition for progressive education, Cheltenham College champions community values, strong academics and a have-a-go spirit. Absolutely Education finds out more about this…

Why schools love pet therapy

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

Why Kew House School is rowing for gold

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

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 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 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

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

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 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

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