What the UK's top schools told parents in Bangkok and Seoul
October saw our Heads & Tales podcast hit the road, with two live evenings for parents taking place in Bangkok and Seoul. Co-founder Walter Kerr hosted both, bringing three of the UK's best-known schools together on one stage in each city.
Creating Belonging: The Power of Peer Mentoring
At the inaugural Oppidan Lecture last week, Peter Hyman made the case for Human Maxxing: as machines grow more capable, children need to develop their human capacities to the fullest.
Human Maxxing: Q&A with Peter Hyman
The Oppidan Lecture, Royal Society of Arts, 22 September 2026
Human Maxxing: The Inaugural Oppidan Lecture
On Tuesday 22nd September, Peter Hyman delivered the inaugural Oppidan Lecture at the Royal Society of Arts to a room of 100 leading educationalists, including heads of top UK schools, MAT CEOs, policy makers, non-profit leaders and education journalists.
Oppidan x Eton College Admissions Results 2025
We mentored 52 boys through the Eton process this year.
Westminster School Admissions 2026: 13+ and 16+ Entry Guide
Westminster School occupies a slightly unusual position among Britain’s leading senior schools: it is academically formidable, unmistakably urban, and, after more than four centuries, in the middle of the biggest change in its history.
When is a school too strict?
Last December, a school in Hackney became the first in England to be the subject of a safeguarding review triggered by complaints about its behaviour policy.
Across the pond: what we’ve learned about US students and 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.
Preparing for High School Placement Interviews
We’ve led parent talks and student workshops in 100+ schools where early adolescents are applying to selective secondary schools.
Meet the Oppidan Mentoring Awards Winners for 2026
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.
Every Child Achieving and Thriving: what the new DfE white paper means
A major education white paper has just come out from the government. If you have a child in school, or even if you don’t, it is worth having a look here to see what it might mean for you.
Mentors Matter: Redefining Success for Today’s Teens
Henry Faber of Oppidan Education shares how mentoring builds confidence, executive skills, and support networks teens actually respond to.
An Englishman in New York
Henry is increasingly spending time in NYC, building Oppidan’s brand there and working to support families and schools. Read more about what’s he’s been up to.
Heads & Tales Live: An evening with top UK schools
Heads & Tales Live took place in Bangkok on Monday 27th October 2025, bringing together a packed room of 60 parents eager to learn more from three outstanding UK schools.
Oppidan Korea October Highlights
October has been a busy month for Oppidan Korea, with programmes running across Dulwich College Seoul and British Education Korea (BEK), alongside events promoting mental health awareness and student wellbeing.
Heads & Tales Live: An Evening with Top UK Schools
On Monday 6th October 2025, Oppidan Co-Founder Henry Faber hosted a fireside Q&A followed by networking drinks with three of the UK’s leading boarding schools: Eton College, Wellington College and Wycombe Abbey.
School Impact 2024-25
This year, Oppidan has expanded its global reach, supporting the widest variety of schools to date across UK state, independent, and international settings.
The School Run
On Tuesday 8th July, four members of the Oppidan Education team set out from Dartmouth Academy, part of the Education South West Trust, in Devon.
James Priory, Headmaster at Tonbridge School, on transformative mentorship and why joy is essential in teaching
In the latest episode of Heads & Tales, Henry Faber sits down with James Priory, Headmaster of Tonbridge School, for an in-depth conversation about the school and his career.
Meet the Oppidan Education Mentoring Awards winners for 2025
Each of these schools is helping to create an environment where young people feel seen, heard, and supported — and we are proud to recognise their progress on the journey towards sustainable, impactful mentoring.