Understanding IB vs A-Level
Understanding IB compared to A-Level - learn more about the difference between IB and A-level in this blog.
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Mar 21, 20194 min read
Common Entrance revision: Planning pointers for parents
As the Easter holidays approach, our consultant team are in the process of planning one-to-one Skype sessions, offering education advice.
Nov 18, 20183 min read
How do I apply for a music scholarship at an independent school locally?
Should you feel that you have a child whose strength lies in music, find out more about Music Scholarships in our private school advice.
Nov 14, 20186 min read
Prep schools – moving at age 11 or 13 debate
One of the main dilemmas many face when choosing the right school for your child is do I move on to senior school at age 11 or 13?
Nov 8, 20182 min read
What are SATS tests and what are they for?
In this blog you can find more information from our educational consultants on each of the Key Stage SATs tests.
Nov 8, 20183 min read
Tips to apply for bursary for independent school
Here are a few tips which may answer some of your questions about applying for a bursary for Independent Schools.
Nov 8, 20187 min read
Points for parents to consider when choosing an independent school
The birth of the internet and school marketing directors means that many parents are faced with the daunting task of researching.
Nov 8, 20185 min read
Evaluating IB vs A Level for sixth form study
Deciding on the right course of study for sixth form is an important factor in choosing a sixth form.
Nov 8, 20183 min read
Tips for parents on how to identify signs that your child may have special educational needs
Our education advice for parents on how to identify possible signs that your child may have learning or behavioural difficulties.
Nov 8, 20186 min read
Making the right GCSE choices
In this blog, we take a look at some helpful tips for parents on making the right GCSE choices for their child.
Nov 8, 20182 min read
The pros and cons of moving to senior school at age 11 or 13
In this blog, you'll find some suggestions as to points you might like to take into account when picking the right school aged 11 or 13.
Nov 8, 20186 min read
Tips on when to start to prepare your child for the Buckinghamshire 11 Plus test
Here are a few pieces of advice for parents regarding if, how and when to prepare for the 11 plus.
Nov 8, 20182 min read
Tips for completing your preferences on your school application form (CAF)
By Law, schools are not permitted to know which preference you gave them on your Schools Application Form.
Nov 8, 20182 min read
What is Ofsted or ISI and what do they do?
Find out more about what Ofsted and ISI are and what they do in our latest blog here.
Nov 8, 20184 min read
Tips for mums returning to work when children go to school
Having settled your child into school now is often the time when mums start to think about returning to work.
Nov 8, 20181 min read
What is the English Baccalaureate?
The English Baccalaureate or EBacc is a performance measure which recognises pupils who have a C or better in the core curriculum at GCSE.
Nov 8, 20185 min read
School choice considerations for parents with twins
In this blog, you will find education advice for parents with twins to consider when making school choices.
Nov 8, 20185 min read
What is pre-testing and Common Entrance for entry to senior schools?
Here are some tips on applying to an independent senior school with entry at 13+ through pre-testing and common entrance.
Nov 8, 20183 min read
Psychometric testing explained and why use this as a tool to identify potential careers?
Recent work with teenagers has confirmed that working with them to evaluate their personality attributes, through psychometric testing.
Nov 8, 20184 min read
Coping with the playground antics of children
As an education consultancy we see that the early years at school are a challenging time for children in terms of learning to hold.
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