Brandon blog

The Christmas break can be a wonderful time for family bonding, yet as the school term draws to a close,...

This poem appeared on an IGCSE English Literature paper. Written in the early 20th century, poet Robert Bridges explores the...

Twelve challenging and rewarding books which should read before the age of 12. They will stay with you for life.

I have just finished reading Alice's adventures in Through the Looking Glass, so here is a tongue-in-cheek mirror-world version of...

What if you could transform the way your child experiences stories?  Drama can help children not just see words on...

Do you want to encourage your child to engage in reading? There's no better place to start than the Bard...

November 11th is a poignant time in the UK, and acts as our day of remembrance. Usually accompanied by a...

Your child is unlike any other. They have insights, ideas and interests which are unique to them. School interviews are...

We'll be posting a new series of top tips for school interviews starting with the classic question; what are you...

 We have increasing number of parents looking for day schools around Manchester. Some of the parents are moving to the...

  If your child is going into year 6 and you are applying to UK selective schools, you will be...

  If your child has just taken the ISEB Pre-test as part of their Eton, Winchester, Tonbridge, Charterhouse, Wellington, Cranleigh,...

You get through the ISEB Pre-test, fly through the interviews... only to get a waiting list offer. Don't despair!  A...