Celine There is a great divide in how English is taught at school, between analytical essay writing (held up as the pillar of education along with Maths) and creative writing…

Poppy We find ourselves in unsettling times. For our young people, the structure of the school day has vanished, along with it the daily comfort and security of seeing friends…

Connie “Have regular hours for work and play; make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well.”‘Little Women’, Louisa…

Joshua The interview stage in the Oxbridge admissions process is perhaps the most notorious of all on the road to university. However, this is needlessly so. There are some simple…

Rosanna Let’s be honest: school closure is probably something every child has dreamed about. The odd snow day is often met with exhilarated cheers. But when all schools are forced…

Emma English Literature is under threat. Every year fewer and fewer students choose English for A-Level, with entries for the subject dropping by one fifth in the last three years,…

Molly At this present moment, with most children being schooled from home, studying at home has become a much bigger part of our lives than usual. Even in normal times,…

NAME Not all schools have a pre-test but many do and lots more are adopting this system. The pre-test is divided into four sections of multiple choice: English, Maths, Verbal…

ORLANDO I was recently invited to a school reunion celebrating 10 years since leaving the shady suburban haven that first taught me Greek, Latin, and French. Thanks to a fitting…

Jemima 30 years ago psychological innovation uncovered that there are two dominating mindsets we can navigate life with; Growth or Fixed. A growth mindset underpins future success. This article explores…