Having a balanced life is especially important for students in this modern challenging world! Students often are stressed with exams, academic competition, and pressure from peers and parents. The practise of mindfulness and meditation focuses on what is happening in the present rather than thinking about the past or future. Many schools are now adopting mindfulness in their curriculum, especially for younger age groups. Regular practice of meditation and […]
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. […]
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 […]
For those students receiving A level results today, read below for advice from our in house SEN consultant, Dr Susanna Pinkus – https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/find-your-way-whatever-the-results_uk_5b6f0fede4b002bcfeab61e0
Quintessentially Education explores the advantages and disadvantages of both systems, providing an insight into this commonly debated subject. BOARDING SCHOOLS Boarding schools have a long-standing reputation for prestigious social and academic excellence. The independent school sector educates over 7% of the total number of school children in England and just fewer than 18% of pupils […]
A native French speaker and international journalist with a Master’s degree from Columbia University, NY, Aude Lagorce is a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal. She has written extensively about the challenges of educating children in a foreign country in the 21st century. A skilled presenter on the international conference circuit, she has an incisive […]
Quintessentially Education’s fantastic SEN specialist shares her professional insight into the questions parents of children with special educational needs should be asking. Click here to read more.
by James Glasse What keeps me awake? As an education professional, for me it has to be the unprecedented levels of anxiety that modern day schooling inflicts on children. Our exam system coupled with league tables means that children are always effectively being told that what they achieved in the past was not good enough […]