Want to know how to stand out from the crowd when making your university application? Then why not consider an academic summer program? Each year, a number of well-known universities host academic summer schools for pre-university and undergraduate students that are put on during July and August. The weeklong programmes are for attendees to explore […]

The increase of remote learning has brought with it a huge rise in the number of online learning and education platforms, and with the right tools, studying can now be more effective and collaborative. With a vast amount of material available, it is hard to know what is effective, and so we have pulled together our […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

How to encourage your mini Pablo Picasso or Frida Kahlo to shine – Flora Malpas, Writer & Teacher at Mini Artists Engaging with the arts has been proven to encourage healthy brain development and helps nurture children’s natural innovation and imagination. Starting at pre-school age gives children the advantage of a range of skill sets at their […]