
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.
Growing as an Individual: Community and Communication
The second of three articles written by Catriona Fraser about the wider impact of our work in schools on pupil development.
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?
Growing as an Individual: Community and Belonging
The first of three articles written by Catriona Fraser about the wider impact of our work in schools on pupil development.
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?
‘Acing Admissions’ with Cat Sutherland-Hawes
Our admissions guru Cat Sutherland-Hawes discusses the secrets to school admissions success.
Pupil skills in a changing labour market
The labour market is shifting, and the demand for skills shifts with it. Technological development, the green industrial revolution, and an aging population will lead to a growth in demand for digital and technical skills, but also human skills.
Getting ahead with UCAS
Although it’s been over 10 years since Walter and Henry applied to university, they still remember the process’s idiosyncratic and previously unconfronted challenges. Their top tip: start preparing early.
A guide to our Peer Mentor Training
We have been working with secondary schools across the country to deliver peer mentor training journeys. In its simplest terms, this means equipping a group of older pupils with the skills and knowledge required to peer-mentor younger pupils in their school. How does this work on the ground?
How to decide the right school for your child
It’s half-term and offers are out. Hopefully the offers your child wants have landed in the inbox and you are now faced with a decision. You may already know what the answer is and it’s a simple, quick one.
Education Reform A Starter for Ten
Conversations that dare to examine the purpose of education will generally draw two brushstroke distinctions between historically rival categories: the acquisition of knowledge and the pursuit of new skills.
How to boss the 11+
With 11+ on the horizon, here are some nifty ways to support your child through the process.
What happens if your child is on the waitlist?
It’s mid-February and offers are out. Hopefully the outcomes are good and your child has at least one offer they are happy with.