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 […]

Looking for ways to keep your children entertained this Easter? In London, there are a variety of engaging and enjoyable activities for all ages and all budgets to get the family out of the house and enjoying every day! Top family activity ideas: Hampton Court Palace’s Magic Garden is offering children a new and unique […]

The deadlines for UCAS applications are the 15th January 2019. Although this date is fast approaching, there is still time for any students who have not yet submitted their application, to do so! It is completely normal to feel overwhelmed and unsure about your application – having to present and sell yourself with little words […]

Last week, Ben Elliot and Jess Harris hosted our Q Education members launch in NYC, in conjunction with our partner A List Education. This was a really exciting step for us, and we’re looking forward to working with some of our members with more local assistance across the pond to help their children with entry […]

Preparing for University – Achieving Peace of Mind       Last September, the Obama’s helped their eldest daughter, Malia, move to Harvard to begin her university career. Upon leaving her dorm, Barack likened the experience to “open heart surgery”, reminding us that the transition from school to University is a significant one for both the […]

See our guest blog post for ideas on ‘How to help your child with special needs move well to senior school’ by our SEN expert, Dr Susanna Pinkus. If  your child already has diagnosed needs and you want to understand more about how to best support them or you feel your child is under performing […]