Learning

A selection of articles from past issues of Attain about learning.

In Praise of Homework

Julie Robinson, Education and Training Director of IAPS and recently Head of Vinehall Prep School in East Sussex, responds to Dr Eleanor Updale's recent attack on homework. More...

Destination: Pre-U!

The decision to move away from A Level and adopt the Pre-U was not an easy one but, as Emma McKendrick of Downe House reveals, it is already proving the right choice for her school. More...

Learning Beyond Exams

Great exam results are just tickets to the next stage of education, argues John Lever, Headmaster of Canford. What schools should strive for is to develop minds that know how to roam free. More...

The Pursuit of Knowledge

Contributing Editor of Attain, im Johnson, wonders whether the pursuit of knowledge as an end in itself is outdated nostalgia, or if we actually need a touch more Gradgrind in the classroom. More...

Teachers, Spiritual Pastors & Masters

Good teaching is truly the bedrock of the independent sector. Contributing Editor, Michael St John Parker, explains why the prospective parent needs to be shrewd in his or her judgement in seeking the right school. More...

Is Science a Matter of Choice?

The type and breadth of science teaching in schools is vitally important to ensure lessons are both fun and full of learning. Dr Giles Preston, Head of Science at Lancing College, explains his passion for the subject. More...

Teaching to Touch-Type

When children learn to use a computer, one of the most important skills is often overlooked. Janette Tuckwell of Millfield Preparatory School, explains how a recent course has had significant benefits for pupils. More...