Here in the UK, most independent schools and universities allow students 3-4 weeks of uninterrupted holiday over the Christmas period. This is much needed respite for many who have worked hard since the beginning of →
Another A Level results day has come and gone, which means hundreds of thousands of students in the UK and across the world will now begin preparations for university life this autumn. This is an →
How safe are our children? Last month, the NSPCC (The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) held its annual “How safe are our children?” conference, focusing on the difficulties those who work →
This year, England Athletics launched its very first #RunAndRevise scheme, which aims to encourage students across the UK to take time away from their revision notes to support a healthy lifestyle and their mental wellbeing →
Barnaby Lenon, chairman of the Independent Schools Council, has recently published his advice on how to approach the all-important revision period over the Easter Holidays. He has said that “The best GCSE and A-level results →
The second half of the 11+ English paper involves composition, where candidates show that they can create a structured, descriptive piece of writing with good vocabulary, grammar and spelling. Here are some examples of the →
