Resources
These excellent tips for parents were put together by our team of education consultants, private tutors and school placement advisors.
Banishing 7+ myths: the truth about school entrance exams
We’ve listed the top 5 myths that make the rounds each year on the run up to the 7+ exams; including some which are complete hearsay, as well as the ones you should definitely take heed of...
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Choosing a summer school for your child
Choosing a summer school can seem like a difficult task with so many on offer that appear similar upon first glance. A good first step is to sit down with your child and work out between you what they want, and what you want for them, from their summer.
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Applying to a British University, why and how?
Degrees from UK Universities rank amongst some of the highest in the world, and the UK offers a number of scholarships, loans, and grants for International Students. Craig Van de Velde explains how and why you should apply...
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What is the right age to consider a UK boarding school for your child?
A generation or two ago, children went to boarding school at the age of seven or eight. No longer. So what is the right age today?
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Making the most of the summer break
What do top educators recommend children do with their Summer holidays?
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Working together to tackle threats to independent schools
Peter Tait looks at the threats to the UK's independent schools and how to tackle them, as discussed at the Pressburst Conference on communications and marketing in independent schools.
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When did Exams Become so Toxic?
Exam season was never meant to be easy, but on social media and in conversations with teachers and students this week, it sounds like they are getting a whole lot harder
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Let’s Have a Conference
For school associations and their teachers, the annual conference has become the great ideas market place, the showpiece of their schools and an important shop window for its suppliers and sponsors.
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UK Prep Schools - Finding "the one"
When it comes to selecting a school for your child, the entire process can be just as stressful as moving house or starting a new job. It can be difficult to know where to begin. Here are items our school placement consultants consider to be top of the agenda when choosing the ideal school.
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International US College grads share insights & tips - Part 1
The decision to attend university in a foreign country is a declaration of courage. To demystify the experience, we contacted recent US College graduates to find out what took them by surprise - both academically and socially.
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Growing up slowly is good for mental health
Feisty and straight talking, Natasha Devon has often been a thorn in the Government’s side by drawing their attention to what is the greatest crisis facing our young, that of mental health.
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Exploring all the possibilities in choosing schools: why parents need a trusted guide
Parents should not expect to walk alone through the thorny process of choosing a school, or of ensuring that their child is well-prepared to be successful in their application. Help is at hand!
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How to become an educational guardian for international students
‘Anyone can set up as an educational guardian’. Anyone can, it’s true, but the level of hard work, care and commitment required should not be underestimated. Yasemin Wigglesworth of AEGIS explains why.
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Study Tubers and What they tell Us about the World of Education
This year we have seen the explosion of the phenomenon of study-bloggers, yet there are those who are not convinced. Peter Tait discusses...
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Defining Success in Education
The world our kids are going to live in is changing four times faster than our schools. So, how will we recognise the successful students of the future?
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Can a top-performing school have a great SEN department, or are the two mutually exclusive?
There is a misconception among some parents that schools which cater well for SEN cannot enable other children to perform to the highest educational standards. It has always been a false assumption, and in a rapidly-changing world it is more wrong than ever.
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Choosing the right school: why London parents should look beyond the M25
Schools in London have little incentive to be different. There is a vast array of outstanding schools within easy reach of the capital, and the services of a good school placement agency can be invaluable in finding the right one for your child
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Importance of SEN provisions in schools
All students can thrive when correct support and educational provisions are provided, and a number of schools offer SEN provisions, with varying levels of support and services, but what does it mean?
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When do we start Teaching Integrity?
If we can teach children from the very start of school about the importance of teamwork, compromise, co-existence, and behavior that benefits all, then Peter Tait thinks society might have a chance...
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Choosing a guardian for international students in the UK: what parents need to know
The vast majority of UK schools will require their international students to have a UK-based educational guardian, but how do you choose the right person?
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