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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
Introducing PLOX – an exciting, inspiring and new creative lifestyle for children. Launched in 2016, by Olivia Callaghan, a young entrepreneur with a background in working with children, PLOX parties and travel boxes hope to capture the youngs’ immagination! Ditching Technology for Hands-on Creative Learning Times are changing and the use of technology is becoming […]
Jessica McGawley, a qualified consultant psychologist and the Founder and Principal at Dallington Associates shares why the right support can make all the difference in the world when attending a University in London and how Dallington Associates can help support your child: Bespoke support and personal development is a good idea for international families with children attending university […]
Anna Rumsby, a team member from Mini Artists, shares her professional insight on the importance of Arts education and why art makes children powerful below: EVERY CHILD IS BORN AN ARTIST As Picasso famously declared: ‘All children are born artists the problem is how to remain an artist as we grow up.’ Without the encouragement […]