A Level Results, 2023 - Advice for Students
Students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are gearing up for the release of their AS, A-level, and T-level results on Thursday, 17 August.
Working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Here is some information, tips and practical advice for mentors and parents working with a student that has Special Educational Needs.
A parent's guide to leaving school and university
As parents, knowing how to support our teens as they make one of the biggest decisions in life following school can be challenging. So much of their world differs from previous generations, and it's important we support them in a way that warrants the best start to adult life.
How to keep your child’s brain engaged during the summer holidays
After a long summer term with far too many exams, your kids (and you!) deserve to kick back and put their feet up. That said, you may want to ensure that your children's minds stay engaged and active during this break.
Developing financial literacy in kids with Ruffer
We’ve teamed up with Ruffer to launch an awareness campaign on the value of financial literacy in a child’s education.
The value of mentoring in schools
The National Bureau of Economic research just published a recent study into the importance of mentoring in schools. Much of the evidence is related to the US schooling system but with huge relevance to the UK system and the work we do here at Oppidan.
Decoding the London 11+ Consortium Exam
Preparing for the London 11 Plus Consortium Exam can feel like a daunting task for girls aiming to secure a place to one of the prestigious member schools.
The 10 best parenting books to read this summer
For you, our parents, we’ve put together a list of the best beach or poolside reads (with some Oppidan favourites mixed in) to help you support your children.
Common Entrance at 13+ Explained
The Common Entrance, designed by Oppidan partners ISEB, is taken at 13+ for entry into senior independent schools. ISEB say:
The Oppidan 11+ Journey
Building on the feedback and success stories from over 10,000 students who we’ve helped tackle the 11+, we’ve launched our new preparation course.
The power of bursaries in independent schools
According to our schools advisor Cat Sutherland-Hawes, bursaries are a game changer with almost all schools now offering them.
The big questions parents ask us
We surveyed parents for the most common questions they have about us, mentoring and the educational landscape.
The Eton Scholarship
This article provides an overview of Oppidan’s view of the scholarship and our approach to its preparation.
Mastering private school interviews
At Oppidan Education, we recently passed 20,000 individual interview sessions with young people. It caused us to reflect on what we’ve learnt and why we’re mentoring students through interviews in the first place.
Exams: Managing Stress & Anxiety
Our Founders’ Associate Adam Goodbody recently spoke to Holli Rubin, Head of Multi-disciplinary Therapies at The Soke, about managing stress and anxiety during exams.
How to get into British Schools
Oppidan co-founder Henry Faber talks with our schools expert Catriona Sutherland-Hawes about the challenges and pitfalls of the British education system.
Academic mentoring vs tutoring: what’s the difference?
An academic mentor and a tutor are two different types of educators who provide different types of support to students. So what actually is the difference?
Preparing for the UCAS Process
We recently invited three leading figures in the world of higher education for a talk about preparing for university and how to maximise your chances in the UCAS process and fulfil your potential.
The Oppidan Academy
A work experience networking programme for talented students across schools in the UK to learn about future careers and the world of business.
Preparing for University
Our co-founder Henry Faber recently hosted three amazing speakers in our ‘Preparing for University’ webinar. What secrets did they share?