[59] Improving your child’s focus and concentration, with Dr. Thomas Dannhauser

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Improving your child’s focus and concentration The ability to concentrate is the key factor in determining overall school, university, and career success. It is, therefore, crucial for health and wellbeing. About Dr. Thomas Dannhauser Dr. Thomas Dannhauser is a medically qualified consultant and research psychiatrist with more than 20 year’s clinical experience in the NHS, […]

[58] Don’t let a learning difference stop you in your tracks with Elisheva Schwartz

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Don’t let a learning difference stop you in your tracks Preparing for GCSEs and A Levels can be incredibly difficult for students with learning differences; the very real pressure to do well can have a detrimental effect. In this episode, I talk to Elisheva Schwartz about how she came to realise her own learning differences […]

[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 […]

[54] How to increase your chances of getting into Oxbridge

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If you’re applying to Oxford or Cambridge University you’re undoubtedly aware of how competitive it is to get in. But, you’re also clever enough to realise that there are ways that you can improve your chances of getting in. In this podcast episode and blog post I’m going to give you some top tips on […]

How to leave a podcast review for The School Success Formula

This week my podcast, The School Success Formula, is one year old! I conceived this baby last spring, birthed it at the end of June and now I’ve nurtured it until it’s a year old by publishing an episode every single week. As a birthday present to the podcast, it would be amazing if you […]

[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 […]

[51] Dyspraxia: how support a child with dyspraxia with Rosaline Van de Weyer

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Often overlooked and misdiagnosed – dyspraxia affects 1 in 10 in the UK. In this week’s episode, we’re joined by dyspraxia and neurological expert Rosaline Van de Weyer, to learn more about the condition. We uncover how as a parent you can best support your child, learning strategies for students, and how schools have improved […]