How to settle into the new school year

Have you started your new school year? How are you feeling? Excited, probably. Nervous? Almost certainly! Starting a new school year usually comes with some nerves about what to expect and the adjustment to your new routine. How to settle into the new school year I’m going to talk you through three things I’ve identified […]

The challenges and benefits of Year 13

So, you’re embarking on your final year of A Level studies and the end is almost in sight. What can you expect now that you’re in Year 13?     The challenges and benefits of Year 13 Year 13 is something of a mixed bag; yes, there will be many challenges you will have to […]

What it takes to succeed in year 12, and what Spider-Man has to do with it!

GCSEs are behind you and you’re about to launch into your A Level studies – but what can you expect now that you’re in Year 12?     What it takes to succeed in year 12, and what Spider-Man has to do with it!   I asked a client recently what it was that he […]

What to Expect in Year 11

Are you starting Year 11? You’re already halfway through your GCSE studies, so you are familiar with the work, but what can you expect at school this year?     What to Expect in Year 11 This is a big year for you, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and daunted at the prospect of […]

Three Things to Expect in Year 10

Are you starting Year 10 and your GCSE studies? I bet you’re feeling a little anxious about what to expect? Don’t worry, I’ve got three great tips for what things to expect in Year 10, and how to deal with them.   Three Things to Expect in Year 10 There’s no doubt that there’s a […]

[57] How to help a child with Dyscalculia with Judy Hornigold

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  How to help a child with dyscalculia   Many people feel defined as ‘not-a-Maths-person’, but for Dyscalculics it is more than that – they cannot distinguish the number quantity from the number symbol. Without the right support and learning, numbers are mere “squiggles”. On today’s show, I interview Dyscaculia expert Judy Hornigold to uncover what […]

[56] All about the eleven plus exam with Victoria Ademosu

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This week I look into a topic that hasn’t been explored yet on this show – the eleven plus exam. Whether you’re just considering it as an option for your child, or you are in the midst of eleven plus preparations, I know you will find it useful to hear from eleven plus expert Victoria […]

[55] Supporting a Highly Sensitive child in their education with Kathryn Pearson

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  A long day of studying or working can leave us exhausted. For particularly sensitive individuals, this can leave them overwhelmed if they don’t rest and allow downtime. Kathryn first discovered that she was a ‘Highly Sensitive Person’ through Dr E. Aron’s work, which empowered her to treat her struggles with High Sensitivity. HS is […]

[53] Why we need to think differently about applying to Oxbridge

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In recent years it has felt as if getting into Oxbridge has got even tougher. Don’t get me wrong, it’s always been hard with the demand for exceptionally good grades at both GCSE and A Level as well as a raft of high-calibre supra-curricular and extra-curricular experiences. However, in recent years I’ve seen students with exceptional […]

[52] When to start a UCAS application – the timelines explained

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If your child is planning on going to university you’re probably wondering how much the process has changed since you were at that stage, and what needs to be done when. In this blog post I’m going to explain when to start a UCAS application as well as all the timelines leading up to starting […]