Resources
These excellent tips for parents were put together by our team of education consultants, private tutors and school placement advisors.
5 Fantastic Reasons to Homeschool Your Child
For increasing numbers of families, homeschooling is becoming a positive choice, not a last resort.
Read the full post8 Steps to Finding the Perfect School for Your Child
Choosing a secondary school can be overwhelming at first, but there's a process you can follow to narrow down your options. School placement advice from our London Education Consultants...
Read the full postWhy are Families Increasingly Turning to Full Time Tutors?
Our education consultants look at why, for increasing numbers of both international and domestic families, full time tutoring is becoming an attractive option in the UK.
Read the full postGetting the Right Fit – Hiring a Professional Private Tutor
In any tuition situation, a good match between the child and tutor is essential, but never more so than for families hiring tutors for bespoke, full time education.
Read the full postWhy families use Homeschooling Tutors in London?
The reasons for choosing to homeschool are as individual as each family, but numbers of homeschooled students are definitely on the rise. It’s easy to see why, when you look at its many advantages.
Read the full postIs Home Education a Better Option for Your SEN Child?
Can home education for SEN children really be an option as good or better than education in a mainstream or special school? Yes, it can – and here’s why.
Read the full postPrivate Tutoring Around the World: Why is Britain Lagging Behind?
Around the world, the private tutoring culture is flourishing, yet here in the UK, it remains almost hidden. How can we move with the times?
Read the full postWhat Can Be Done About the Gap Between Private and State Education?
That such a gap exists is beyond question. So what could be done, in theory, and what is the next Government likely to achieve, in practice?
Read the full postThe Inequalities of Tutoring Access
Private tutoring among the highest earning families is growing rapidly. Should this inequality of access be addressed? And how might it best be tackled?
Read the full postWhat to Look For in a School Placement Consultancy
Parents: research your choice of consultancy carefully. Ask these questions before selecting a school placement consultant.
Read the full postBuying Your Way into Britain’s Best Schools: Can It Be Done?
The admissions procedures for Britain’s top independent schools are complex. What if, assuming you had the means, you could just buy your way to the top public schools? Our education consultants separate fact from fiction.
Read the full postWhy are More Overseas Families Choosing British Schools?
British schools evoke images of prestige and tradition, and they're attracting record numbers of overseas families.
Read the full post6 Great Reasons to Choose Online Tutoring For Your Child
In our increasingly digital world, it should be no surprise that education is moving online at a breath-taking pace. Here's how to make online private tutoring work for your family...
Read the full postThe Importance of Sport In Your Child's Education
Self-esteem, character building, mental health – Whether your child is the sporty type or not, here's why sport and physical education remain an important part of UK academic curriculum...
Read the full postInvesting in Your Child's Education
Don't be daunted by independent school fees - Winning a place at a prestigious British school is the ultimate investment in your child's future...
Read the full postSpecialist Entrance Exam Tutors: What Makes Them So Good?
Parents want the very best when it comes to their child's education, but access to the very best of British Independent Schools isn't guaranteed without hard work. Here's how a specialist private tutor can help...
Read the full postPractical Ways to Support your Child Through Exam Revision
It can be difficult as parents to watch our children go through exam stress, especially when we are so keen for them to do well and get the qualifications they deserve. The good news is, there are lots of ways to lend a helping hand in the run up to exams.
Read the full postHoliday Homework — It’s Essential!
While some believe that homework is an essential part of the school experience, others think it's a waste of our children’s time. At William Clarence Education, we’re big supporters of homework – particularly when it comes to the holiday season. Here’s why.
Read the full postChanging Trends in Teacher Training – and Why It Matters
The way in which teachers train is changing – what kind of impact can we expect this to have in the future?
Read the full postThe Unstoppable Rise of the International School
With over 7000 international schools worldwide and the numbers are growing rapidly, what might this mean for education here in the UK?
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