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Across the pond: what we’ve learned about US students and schools 
Families, Schools
Across the pond: what we’ve learned about US students and schools 
Families, Schools

Since landing in New York, we’ve spent a year sitting in classrooms, running school days, and getting to know families across the city.

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Families, Schools
Meet Oppidan’s US Mentors  
Families
Meet Oppidan’s US Mentors  
Families

Oppidan has landed in the US, and with it, a new crew of mentors bringing the same energy, warmth, and expertise our families in the UK have come to know.

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Families
Preparing for High School Placement Interviews
Schools
Preparing for High School Placement Interviews
Schools

We’ve led parent talks and student workshops in 100+ schools where early adolescents are applying to selective secondary schools.

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Schools
What do teens think of the social media ban?
Families
What do teens think of the social media ban?
Families

With the UK government’s recent announcement that under-16s will be banned from social media next year, 16-year-old student Jasper Varley-Johnson discusses why the ban doesn’t go far enough and some potential solutions for parents.

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Families
Britain’s lost generation: our view on the Alan Milburn report
Britain’s lost generation: our view on the Alan Milburn report

Nearly a million young people aged 16 to 24 in the UK are currently not in education, employment or training (NEET). That’s one in eight. And the number is rising.

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The best things to do with your children this summer
Families
The best things to do with your children this summer
Families

Oppidan's handpicked guide to summer 2026: creative projects, ideas and London events to keep curious children thinking, making and exploring all season.

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Families
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Families

Our latest articles for parents, from educational and mentoring news to great resources for the 11+, school exams and UCAS applications.

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Across the pond: what we’ve learned about US students and schools 
Families, Schools
Across the pond: what we’ve learned about US students and schools 
Families, Schools

Since landing in New York, we’ve spent a year sitting in classrooms, running school days, and getting to know families across the city.

Read more →
Families, Schools
Meet Oppidan’s US Mentors  
Families
Meet Oppidan’s US Mentors  
Families

Oppidan has landed in the US, and with it, a new crew of mentors bringing the same energy, warmth, and expertise our families in the UK have come to know.

Read more →
Families
What do teens think of the social media ban?
Families
What do teens think of the social media ban?
Families

With the UK government’s recent announcement that under-16s will be banned from social media next year, 16-year-old student Jasper Varley-Johnson discusses why the ban doesn’t go far enough and some potential solutions for parents.

Read more →
Families
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Schools

Our latest articles for teachers and school leaders, from character education news to interviews with inspirational figures.

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Across the pond: what we’ve learned about US students and schools 
Families, Schools
Across the pond: what we’ve learned about US students and schools 
Families, Schools

Since landing in New York, we’ve spent a year sitting in classrooms, running school days, and getting to know families across the city.

Read more →
Families, Schools
Preparing for High School Placement Interviews
Schools
Preparing for High School Placement Interviews
Schools

We’ve led parent talks and student workshops in 100+ schools where early adolescents are applying to selective secondary schools.

Read more →
Schools
Meet the Oppidan Mentoring Awards Winners for 2026
Schools
Meet the Oppidan Mentoring Awards Winners for 2026
Schools

At Oppidan, we believe that exceptional mentoring helps young people fulfil their potential. The Oppidan Mentoring Awards celebrates schools that excel in mentoring their students. Our award is an opportunity to shine a light on your school's commitment to building strong, supportive mentoring relationships within your community and fostering student growth.

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