1: Prepare early by laying the groundwork in maths and English. 2: We have noticed that our students from local schools have fantastic numeracy skills but need to familiarise themselves with word problems. 3: Vocabulary is the key to verbal reading success – read, read, read; this way, you’ll be used to seeing words which…
read moreThe Christmas break can be a wonderful time for family bonding, yet as the school term draws to a close, it can be easy for children to forget all the work they have completed and focus on the Christmas excitement. Here are three ways to ensure your child’s brains remain active and stimulated while still…
read moreThis poem appeared on an IGCSE English Literature paper. Written in the early 20th century, poet Robert Bridges explores the transformative power of snowfall in the bustling city of London. He invites readers to experience the quiet stillness that blankets the city, reflecting on how nature can briefly suspend the chaos of urban life. London…
read moreTwelve challenging and rewarding books which should read before the age of 12. They will stay with you for life.
read moreI have just finished reading Alice’s adventures in Through the Looking Glass, so here is a tongue-in-cheek mirror-world version of my usual tips! 5: Have no idea about the school (including the name sometimes!) Seriously, this is really an issue, particularly when agencies have big fairs, generate a list of schools and then plonk the…
read moreWhat if you could transform the way your child experiences stories? Drama can help children not just see words on a page, but provide them with opportunities to explore and the freedom to imagine. Performance allows the words on the page to come to life, and ignites a new way of experiencing a story. Actors, sets,…
read moreDo you want to encourage your child to engage in reading? There’s no better place to start than the Bard himself, king of the UK English curriculum, William Shakespeare. With plotting uncles, epic battles, and maybe even a talking donkey or two, it is clear to see how Shakespeare has captured the hearts of so…
read moreNovember 11th is a poignant time in the UK, and acts as our day of remembrance. Usually accompanied by a two-minute silence, we are reminded that on the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day of the eleventh month was the moment the guns of the First World War fell silent. Nowadays, it is common to…
read moreYour child is unlike any other. They have insights, ideas and interests which are unique to them. School interviews are a time when this should shine forth! The worst advice I hear is that students should memorise answers for interviews. The best interview is a conversation. Even if a child is an Oscar-level actor, interviewers…
read moreWe’ll be posting a new series of top tips for school interviews starting with the classic question; what are you reading now? This question has come up in interviews for school as diverse as Wellington College, Beneden and Harrow School. In this video, Dr Jessica shares a few ideas… and a few things to avoid!…
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