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Good school, bad school, bog standard comp: How good is good?
I was living in London during my time in the sixth form, and was determined not to go to university in London but instead move to a quieter place. One of my teachers told us about his son, who was at Hull University, and I thought: that sounds nice, a small village up north! Of…
Read MoreAchieving success in school – Nature or Nurture?
Doing the right thing plays a bigger part in young people’s success to achieve high examination grades than intelligence. If a young person is provided with the guidance and support they require, their chance of success is very high irrespective of how high their IQ is or which socio- economic background they come from. Over…
Read MoreRiots, theft, vandalism and being middleclass! – Let’s dig deeper
Every well-meaning person must be shocked by some of the incidents that occurred during the recent riot. It is something – (change this word) when looters attack some premises of big corporations like MacDonalds, damaging property and show little respect for staff members who themselves are poor people trying to earn a living, in many…
Read MoreLiteracy Rates in London Video
As you may well be aware, the Evening Standard have been running a campaign in London to raise literacy rates. In this video, we talk about literacy in general and some tips on how to encourage increased literacy and reading in your family. Up to a third of children do not own a book in…
Read MoreOptions for Choosing a Secondary School Video
When thinking about a secondary school for your child, there are a number of options and points worth considering. We sat down with the Principal of Excel in Key Subjects, Mr. Idris Musty, to explore some of these. For teachers at the school, look at: Qualifications Experience Staff turnover, particularly the senior management of…
Read MoreCan I afford a tutor?
How about, can you afford not to get a tutor? Here, I challenge you with the million pound question – is there really such a thing as value for money’, affordable tuition? However, that begs the question, if we don’t invest those extra pennies in our child’s educational prospects, can we really live with ourselves,…
Read MoreSuccess Stories from Excel in Key Subjects (Video)
A video introduction to some of the success stories at Excel in Key Subjects
Read MoreNurture or Nature?
We live in an Info-Centric Society… be well informed I was talking to my wife this morning before catching my 5.20 train to head to that great city of ours! It was so civilised at that time of the morning, with the little gremlins still cosying up in bed upstairs! She was telling me about…
Read MoreMaximising young people’s potential over Easter!
With the examinations fast approaching, the Easter break is crucial when it comes to securing good results in the summer. Students who make the most of the Easter break put themselves in a great position for really achieving good grades, and with the help of a few facts and pointers, you may not need to…
Read MoreSaturdays should be for sports and fun – really!
Young people should play rugby, football, go for a music lesson or go dancing or singing on a Saturday, and not go for extra classes. I run Saturday Schools in London and the Home Counties, and I think this sort of provision shouldn’t really exist. However, the reality is that, sadly, the education system is…
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