Established in 1432, Sevenoaks School is one of the UK's oldest and most prestigious independent schools.

Test anxiety is a common experience and can be a difficult challenge for both children and parents. As a parent, it’s important to recognise the signs of stress and provide practical support to help your child manage their anxiety during the exam period.

Mentoring is often the unsung hero of student development. It’s not just about academic support; it’s about fostering personal growth, resilience and confidence.

Studying at St Paul’s School is an incredible albeit intense experience. When I was there, I absolutely loved it but also recognised I was very lucky and part of an exceptional and very elite community (in both good and bad ways).

Tonbridge School, one of the UK’s leading independent schools for boys aged 13 to 18, has a rich history dating back to 1553.

Study skills are essential for secondary school students, yet they often don’t receive the attention they deserve.

Creative writing is a powerful tool for children to express themselves, fuel their imagination, and build confidence.

Thoughts from a legal & educational perspective for families making the move to the U.K.

If you’re supporting your child with their GCSE revision over the Christmas break, this guide will help you navigate the process and ensure they make the most of their time.

What proportion of VAT are schools passing on to parents? This article does not set out to argue in favour or against the introduction of VAT on private school fees.

We’ve designed a new programme: the Skills Journey. But why? 

We asked our top Oxbridge-education mentors the hardest question they were asked in their interviews:

With ADHD being one of the most common neuropsychiatric and behavioural disorders in children and young people, it is essential for us to think about best practices to support pupils both at home and at school.

It has been heartening to see oracy education finally take up more space in the national discourse. Charlotte Harmer, Head of Education here at Oppidan, takes a further look.

After a brilliant launch with one of the Affinitas schools, Xabia International College, in 2024 we expanded our partnership to four schools within the group in Spain.  

Nestled in the Wiltshire countryside, Marlborough College stands as one of the UK’s most prestigious independent schools.

Oppidan are delighted to have launched in Thailand, starting two groundbreaking programmes with Rugby School, Thailand near Pattaya and Wellington College, Bangkok.  

This Impact Report evidences a successful year of delivery from the team, standing as legacy to hard-fought progress, innovation and results for Oppidan’s work in schools. I wanted to share my personal takeaways from a happy year in schools.

Nearly 70% of Gen-Zers are either freelancers or plan to do so in the future, according to freelancing platform Fiverr. For many of you parents mulling that statistic, it really is a remarkable shift in the makeup of the economy you’re used to.

Should children under the age of 15 be banned from using smartphones? When thinking of Eton College, its prestige and academic excellence often come to mind, yet its approach to pastoral care may not be immediately apparent. Therefore, the recent decision by the school to prohibit new students from bringing smartphones and instead provide them with “bricks” marks a significant and positive step in addressing the issue of smartphone use among children in our society.