Hampstead & Frognal Tutors Vs Online Tutor Platforms
The private tuition industry is booming. In 2016, it was estimated that 40% of London school children have a private tutor at some point in their academic career. Maths tutors are most in...
Category: entrance exams
Can I Tutor My Own Child? When is the Right Time to Hire a Tutor?
You need only to glance at the shelves of a bookshop, or to skim the surface of Google, to be inundated with exam resources. As you battle your way through AQA textbooks, KS2 worksheets...
Fact Guide: Preparatory Schools in Hampstead
Looking for a prep school for your child? Here is what is on offer in Hampstead. The Hall The Hall is an independent preparatory day school for boys aged between 4 and 13. It...
The Top Ten Positive Outcomes from Hiring an English Tutor for Your Child
‘By good fortune I have lighted well On this young man, for learning and behaviour Fit for her turn, well read in poetry And other books—good ones, I warrant you.’ The Taming of the...
What You Need to Know About the 11 Plus
The world of 11+ entrance exams can seem an intimidating one. When should children start preparing for the assessments? Do they need tutors, or can parents provide enough support by themselves? Do students sit...
Homeschooling – What to Consider When Thinking About Educating your Child at Home
What is homeschooling? In recent years, the idea of homeschooling children has become increasingly popular. Homeschooling essentially means that children are educated at home or within small groups outside of mainstream schooling, which can...
Do private schools give children a head start in life?
Recently, the British public was treated to the dubious spectacle of shadow culture minister Chris Bryant and superstar balladeer James Blunt trading verbal blows. In a nutshell, Bryant name-checked Blunt (along with Eton-educated actor...
Education Apps Review for 4-8 year olds
With tablet computers and smartphones becoming ever-more ubiquitous, it is inevitable that they will eventually form an integral part of the educational landscape for our children. Indeed, that is already being borne out, to...
7 Habits of Highly Successful Students
The new year has arrived and we have all thought of ways to improve ourselves over the course of 2014. Why not try to make yourself a better student? These 7 Habits of Highly...
Last Minute Revision Tips for the 11+ Entrance Exams
11+ exams are fast approaching, and the Christmas holiday provides a perfect opportunity to do some last-minute revision and preparation. In the last few weeks, it is important to focus your attentions on the...