You can feel alone when you are dealing with bullying. It can feel like there's nothing you can do about it. You might tell yourself that trying to stop it might make things worse. Bullying can affect how you feel. It can also affect your work, home or school life. Here are some things you can do if you experience bullying.

You can feel alone when you are dealing with bullying. It can feel like there's nothing you can do about it. You might tell yourself that trying to stop it might make things worse. Bullying can affect how you feel. It can also affect your work, home or school life. Here are some things you can do if you experience bullying.

If your child is preparing for secondary school entrance exams, you may have heard conflicting information about whether there will be a creative writing task. Preparing for your 11+ creative writing exam doesn’t have to be a worry. We help you with 11+ creative writing tips and examples to prepare you for the exam!

Are you staying up till 2.30 in the morning scrolling through YouTube and Instagram posts? Struggling with Science but keep telling yourself you have plenty of time to revise later? Maybe you’ve put off yet another homework or school assignment. If any of these sounds familiar, you’re probably suffering from student procrastination.

Whether or not you realize it, you probably use mnemonics in your daily life to help you retain and recall information…

If you're preparing for your GCSE’s, A-level or 11 Plus exam this year, let’s create that winning revision timetable!

GCSE French oral exams can be a daunting experience for students, as they are required to speak in front of an examiner and demonstrate their proficiency in the language…

It's August, so of course we're thinking about summer reading!

If you're like us, the sun is shining and you want to relax and escape into another world with some books. But where do you begin? What are some good summer reads? And how can you ensure that your children enjoy reading with you this season? We've got a few books that we think you'll love!

The summer holiday is upon us, and each year, London provides many free, fun summer activities for children and their families. But what if we don’t have time to take the family to a museum? Not to worry, we’ve created a list of fun activities that can be enjoyed at home or on holiday.

When I was a teen, I could think of anything worse than time spent alone. My mum used to joke that our house was like a hostel with a constant influx of young people coming through the door. As soon as one person left, another arrived. She used to ask me, what are you running away from? Why can’t you be alone?

That little computer in your pocket, your phone, was intentionally designed to be an addictive distraction. Each app is carefully designed to get you checking for updates over the day. Social media, Netflix and Youtube vie for your attention.

Other people’s beauty does not make you ugly. Don’t let another’s happiness make you sad. Be inspired to find your own path, your own strength, ideas, style, ambitions, insights, errors, education and grace. Offer yourself all you have. Accept yourself gratefully. - Rikki Beadle Blair

Ever thought that you had the potential to read faster and remember more? Like anything else, speed reading can be practised and improved. Try these speed reading methods once you’ve found the right environment for focused reading. It could be in a cafe or listening to classical music in a clear space, free of distractions.

Rather than focusing on the goal, James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, says that small incremental, everyday routines compound into massive change over time. Goals can sometimes feel quite far away, but what action can we take now? By taking on the habits of high-achieving, engaged students, we take steps toward becoming the type of student we want to be.

Our brains don’t run as smoothly as our phones or laptops every hour of every day. For example, after you’ve eaten lunch, you may have noticed a dip in energy which may be why you routinely make yourself a cup of tea or coffee. When is the optimal time to do certain tasks?

Ever thought that you had the potential to use your study time more effectively? Ever thought you had the ability to remember more? We’ve all spent the night before a test cramming, red bull in hand, in the hopes that what we’re reading will stick, just long enough to write it in the exam paper. It’s a risky business.

Each year end and beginning makes me reflect on the year’s wins and losses. If I’m really honest with myself, there isn’t a thing that I’ve tried and failed at miserably later to regret. If anything, those moments that have been spent picking myself up after a failed attempt have further fuelled me to regroup, re-strategise and try again. They have made me more determined, resilient and confident in my skills to land on my feet.

Check out our list of Maths workbooks, worksheets, online games and adaptive learning platforms to make sure your child is on top of KS1 and KS2 foundations. Familiarity breeds confidence for 11+ preparation. Suitable for children aged 7-12.

Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, the end of the year is always a great time for reflection and appreciation. 2020 and 2021 have been, for the most part, a challenging and tiresome experience. But it must be said that there have been some silver linings and we still have a lot to be thankful for.