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How to Get Into Cambridge University
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What is Oxbridge: A Guide
Oxford and Cambridge, hence, Oxbridge, represent the epitome of academic excellence. As two of the world's oldest and m...
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Grammar or Independent: Which Is Right for Your Child?
Conclusion If you want to discuss any issues surrounding choosing a secondary school for your child, please don’t hesit...
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How to Get All 9s in your GCSEs?
How to Get All 9s in your GCSEs? Achieving all 9s in your GCSEs is an exceptionally impressive achievement. It demonstr...
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Little people, big feelings: How to develop emotional intelligence in your children
Navigating the complex world of emotions is a daunting task. Nonetheless, it is a task that needs to be done. Acknowledg...
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Next Steps for your Next Schools, by Charlotte Faber
As the school year approaches, our educational consultant Charlotte Faber, former headmistress of Garden House Upper Gir...
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5 key considerations when applying to US universities
There are a number of key differences to bear in mind when applying to university in the US as opposed to the UK. We hav...
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How To Create Readers for Life: Webinar with Angela
What’s the importance of early reading for children? Angela is passionate about the importance of reading for children. ...
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Subject Selection for your GCSEs, A Levels and IB: advice from Dr Caroline Watkinson
Fresh from discussing UK university admissions and entrance into sixth form via the 16+, the indefatigable Caroline Watk...
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Entry into Sixth Form with Dr Caroline Watkinson
In this, our latest webinar, Dr Caroline Watkinson joined us once more to talk about entrance into sixth form (16+ entry...
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Why outdoor space matters when choosing a nursery & what to look for
For this latest blog, we discussed the use of outdoor space by London nurseries with our brilliant Nursery & Early ...
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5 Ways Year 12 students can prepare to apply for university
For Year 12 students, now is a good time to think properly about university applications. Some of you will still have to...
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Understanding your child’s potential through assessments
In this blog we discuss the different types of assessment tests - Maths, English and Reasoning - which are used by schoo...
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3+ & 4+: How to reduce your anxiety as a parent
This week our blog considers the decisions of parents with children who are approaching starting school for the first ti...
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A simple, step-by-step guide to UCAS applications
It sounds simple enough, right? Just fill out a form. However, anyone who has dipped into the UCAS form for applying to ...
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Choosing The Perfect School with former Head, Sally Hobbs
Choosing the right school for your child is a daunting prospect, a decision that seems laden with consequences for the f...
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How to choose a nursery for your child
With a new school year starting, many young children will also be ready to start nursery. To help parents navigate the d...
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Exam Revision Guide with former Head, Charlotte Faber
Charlotte Faber is one of Ivy Education's top consultants. A former Head of Garden House school, Charlotte is currentl...
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Thinking of studying at a US University? We explore how UK students can stand out
Could a US University be the right place for your child to study? The growth in British Sixth Form leavers journeying ac...