My child starts at boarding school in the UK in September. How can I help her settle in?

Dr Helen Wright provides some excellent tips for helping children to settle in at their new UK boarding school.

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Productive Exam Revision Tactics for the Christmas Holidays

The key to Christmas holiday revision is to be super-organised, and to plan ahead. Our specialist exam tutors share some ideas for parents keen to help students have a magical Christmas AND some productive revision sessions.

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How Important are A-Levels, Really?

Teachers and parents constantly drum into A-Level students that their futures hang on their A-Level results. But is it true?

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Technology and Education: A Perfect Match

Show me a business model that takes no account of the new technologies, and I will show you one that is on its way to failing - this is also true for Education. Lord Paddy Ashdown explains...

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Travelling Tutors: How Private Tutoring Opens Up a World of Opportunities for Families

The reasons for employing a travelling private tutor are as individual as the families themselves, but the benefits of having education on tap while you travel are huge.

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Single Sex or Mixed Education?

Our UK education consultants present the case for both mixed and single-sex schools to help you make the right choice for your child.

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Single Sex or Mixed Education: Decisions Decisions

With society moving further and further towards gender neutrality, research continues to show that boys and girls learn differently and they can benefit by being taught separately.

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The Impact of Brexit on Education

Baroness Warsi has switched sides from leave to remain, proving that with four days to go until the EU referendum, not everyone is decided. What is the potential impact of Brexit on education in the UK?

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A Curse called Ofsted

Stephen Spriggs, Managing Director of London Education Consultancy, William Clarence, shares his views on proposals for Ofsted-style inspections in private tutoring. Can it really work?

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Defending Private Education

Keeping a person out of a job because of their background is narrow minded. Steve Spriggs explains why recruiters should focus on the best candidate for the role, regardless of private or public education...

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What Parents Need to Know About the GCSE and A Level Reforms

Michael Gove’s much heralded GCSE and A Level reforms are approaching with unstoppable speed. Our education consultants explain what's happening, why it's controversial, and what the advantages are.

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Understanding Private School Bursaries

Private school bursaries can be a lifeline for families who would otherwise be unable to afford the best education for their child. We explain what they are, how it works, and your other options.

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Solving Britain’s Maths Problem

With fewer graduates in maths and sciences, the UK is less able to compete in the global economy. But what can we do about it?

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The Impact of Online Education on Britain’s Independent Schools

Should independent schools be worried about the rise in online learning? Could elite British schools like Eton really be replaced by virtual classrooms?

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Is Your Child Stressed Out?

Figures show that 1 in 10 children now struggle with mental health problems such as anxiety or depression. We look at the reasons why, and how to recognise a child suffering from stress.

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To Board or not to Board? That is the question

Gone are the days of Victorian-style schooling with the distant masters, caning and fags. Boarding schools today offer so much more than teaching...

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How education consultants will find the best UK school for your child

Because each child is different, choosing the right school isn’t as simple as picking the one with the best A-level results. It’s about working out where your child will really thrive. This is where a good school placement consultancy comes in...

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An Introduction to Online Tutoring

What are the two major branches of online tutoring, and which is right for you? Our private tuition specialists break down the basics to help you decide...

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Setting SMART Goals in Private Tutoring

Through clever use of SMART goals, private tutors can not only help your child's grades improve, but can teach your child how to take control of their own learning - and by extension, of their own future.

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5 Steps To Help Ease Your Teen’s Exam Stress

Exam time is stressful for everyone. Here's how you as a parent can help - rather than hinder - your child's exam preparation.

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