Resources

How to find the right school

December 5th 2019 - Stephen Spriggs

Perhaps one of the most emotionally taxing parts of finding a new school is being sure you’ve chosen the one that will meet all your child’s learning, personal, social, and...

Explaining the UK Education System

December 5th 2019 - Stephen Spriggs

The UK education system is split into four consecutive parts. Primary education (for children aged 4-11 years old), secondary education (11 to 16 years old), further education (16...

International Students: Working Together to Find the Right UK School.

October 18th 2019 - Diana Morant

With numbers of international pupils interested in UK Independent schools holding steady in these uncertain times, what should families be expecting, what questions should they be asking, and how can school admissions departments help?

Should pupils suffer for a school’s league table ranking?

August 27th 2019 - Diana Morant

Head of School & University Placement, Diana Morant, discusses the concerning trend in schools of removing pupils after GCSE who have not fulfilled strict criteria to enter the sixth form, despite new harder exams.

Which Independent School for your child, day or boarding?

August 18th 2019 - Diana Morant

There is a huge range of world class schooling available in the UK independent system, both day and boarding. Diana Morant urges parents to go with what is best for your child and works for your family in our latest blog.

A Move at Sixth Form - Key Facts and Dates

August 9th 2019 - Diana Morant

For students considering a change of school for sixth form, now is the time to finalise your plans. William Clarence Head of School and University Placement outlines what you need to do, and when to hit the ground running...

How to Prepare for your First Term at University

August 9th 2019 - Dr. Helen Wright

For many school leavers, the summer between school and university can seem a bit like an unreal bubble, but taking time to prepare for University can only be a good thing. Education Expert Dr. Helen Wright, shares her top tips...

How to win a place studying Medicine at a UK University

April 18th 2019 - Graham Morgan-Smith

Getting into medical school in the UK is an extremely competitive process. In order to gain a place at a top University, it’s necessary to demonstrate exceptional grades and commitment. Here are some tips for application success from our University Application Consultants...

In recent years, more parents have been persuaded to consider moving their children straight into a senior school at Year 7. Peter Tait argues that years 7 and 8 are better spent in a prep school...

Years 7 and 8 are Best Spent in a Prep School

December 11th 2018 - Peter Tait

In recent years, more parents have been persuaded to consider moving their children straight into a senior school at Year 7. Peter Tait argues that years 7 and 8 are better spent in a prep school...

Getting the Best London Nursery

September 18th 2018 - Sabine Hook

Over the last few years school and nursery applications in London have taken on a somewhat mad momentum of their own and can induce panic in even the most organised of parents. Our education consultants share their advice on how to find and secure that coveted place.

What Should A Child Be Able To Do By The End Of Reception?

What Should We Be Able To Do By The End Of Reception?

September 18th 2018 - Sabine Hook

There are a number of crucial skills children will be expected to have mastered before entering the more formal world of Key Stage One. Here is a rundown of the things a child should be able to do by the time they finish the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

The importance of rapport: why it matters that your child likes their teacher or tutor.

August 20th 2018 - Dr. Helen Wright

Along with many other elements, a good relationship between student and teacher is top of the list when it comes to the effectiveness of a child's education. Dr. Helen Wright explains...

How to find a good 6th Form

August 20th 2018 - Peter Tait

The decision to move schools post-GCSE is not one that should be taken lightly, but sometimes a change of scenery is just what students need to refocus and tackle their 6th Form Education...

How to make a successful US College Application

July 31st 2018 - Admin

Every year thousands of British students apply to go to an American college or university and continue their education Stateside. Want to join them? Here’s what you need to know about the US admissions system:

How to apply for a Masters Programme in the UK