If you’re looking for a little inspiration for things to do this Easter, look no further, as Quintessentially Education have pulled together their favourite children’s camps that have confirmed they are going ahead this Easter holidays 2021. These programmes have been carefully selected to include a variety of sports, education and activities, so there really […]

Monday 8th March marks International Women’s Day – a time for countries all over the world to rally together for gender equality and to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Even in the 21st century there is still significant work to be done in tackling gender inequality; International Women’s Day brings to light both […]

Finally some positive and happy news! It’s been three months since the Hong Kong government tightened restrictions due to the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the city. As part of the gradual easing back to life pre-pandemic, restaurants can now open until 10 pm with a maximum of four people per table. […]

Twelve months ago, terms such as ‘online learning’ and ‘virtual schooling’ weren’t part of our everyday lexicon. However, with the UK’s third lockdown meaning a return to home-schooling for families at the start of this year, it’s safe to say these terms are here to stay. Whilst many parents might be brimming with excitement about […]

Struggling to find the perfect Valentine’s gift? Why not gift the language of love? We have a huge array of fantastic tutors across a wide range of languages available – so why not book your loved one a lesson or two?  Now is the perfect time to pick up a new language in time for that [...]

In response to the Department of Education’s announcement that all UK A-Level examinations will be cancelled for the second year running, the University of Cambridge has been the first academic institute to formally introduce an “oversubscription” clause. As reported by The Times, this clause relates to the university’s offer of admissions, effectively allowing them to […]

The recent government announcement regarding the continuation of school closures until 8th March at the earliest has left a huge amount of uncertainty amongst parents and children. For nearly a year now, families have had to engage in remote learning and the toll that this has created is starting to show. Home-schooling can be tough for all; it’s difficult to concentrate, there’s emotional exhaustion and a general feeling of boredom. […]

Since the start of the pandemic, the impact on learning for pupils around the country has been profound, with repeated school closures and the introduction of remote learning. The latest government announcement has lead to the closure of  primary and secondary schools again and with this comes the questions on what effect this will have on exams later [...]

Dear Readers, We hope you are keeping safe and well during these testing times. Whilst we have kept in close communication with our clients, members and our wider education community throughout the past year, we are aware that this blog has been somewhat neglected! Our team have been busy helping families and students navigate these […]

With the long summer months looming, parents and students are looking to fill them with activities – while keeping an eye on preparation for the next school year. In this guide, you’ll find Quintessentially’s recommendations for some of the very best summer camps in the UK. From Oxford Preparation to cooking courses, these selected camps […]