About Our Webinars

Our webinars offer insights into education topics, including exam & interview preparation, school admissions tips, and student health and well-being. We continually refresh our webinar range to offer the latest advice. The webinars are free to register. Each webinar is delivered by one of our expert consultants via Zoom and features a Q&A sessions at the end. Webinars will typically last 30 minutes.

Navigating UCAS Clearing: Finding Success When Results Don’t Go to Plan

24th June, 2025 | 6:00 - 6:30 PM

Results day doesn't always unfold as expected, but missing conditional offers doesn’t mean the end of the road; it can be the start of a new opportunity. This webinar, led by university consultant Sarah McWatters, will guide students and parents through the UCAS Clearing process, offering practical advice on how to make confident, strategic decisions after receiving disappointing exam results.

With extensive experience supporting students through competitive applications, including to Russell Group universities, Medicine, Dentistry, and beyond—Sarah will explain how to approach Clearing calmly and effectively. She will cover how to assess alternative university options, communicate mitigating circumstances if relevant, and keep long-term goals in focus.

This session is designed for parents and students aged 17-18 years.


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Sarah

University Consultant & School Leaver Options

"Sarah enjoys encouraging students to maximise on their strengths, helping them to put together ambitious yet realistic university applications. She believes it is essential that students broaden their options, so that they are guided towards a degree choice that is right for them. Offering a highly personalised service, Sarah specialises in applications to Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary schools, and also ensures that students with any SEN or mitigating circumstances are correctly represented to universities."

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Personal Statement Perfection & CV Boosting: What Students Can Do This Summer to Strengthen Their Profiles

9th July, 2025 | 6:00 - 6:30 PM

Summer is a key window for students to enhance their university applications, but knowing what to do (and how to present it) can make all the difference. This webinar, led by UK and US admissions expert Dr. Caitlin Rea, will offer clear, practical advice on how students can use the summer break to strengthen both their personal statements and CVs.

Drawing on over a decade of experience supporting successful applications to Oxbridge, Russell Group universities, top US colleges, and medical schools, Caitlin will cover the kinds of activities that truly impress admissions tutors—and how students can reflect those experiences strategically in their applications.

This session is ideal for students aged 15–18 and their parents who are aiming for top-tier university places and want to use the summer break as a springboard for success.

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Dr Caitlin

University Consultant

"Caitlin has been helping students with Oxbridge admissions since becoming a tutor. She supports students with college and course choices, gives advice on Oxbridge entrance exams, reviews personal statements, and provides interview preparation. She enjoys helping students succeed in getting into their top choice university or school."

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Keeping Kids Engaged Over the Holidays

23rd July, 2025 | 6:00 – 6:30 PM

The long summer break can be a challenge for parents looking to balance rest with meaningful and impactful learning. In this webinar, educational consultant Angela will share practical strategies for keeping children positively engaged, supporting their development, and building a strong connection with their children without the pressure of formal learning.

With over 25 years of experience in education, including headships at leading London schools, Angela understands how to tailor holiday routines to a child’s age, interests, and needs. She will offer tips on fostering curiosity, managing screen time, and creating balance between structured and free play.

This session is ideal for parents of children aged 4–13.


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Angela

Primary Education and Reading for Pleasure

"Angela offers insightful guidance to parents on a range of educational matters ranging from encouraging life – long readers to school’s consultancy. She also consults parents in the Independent and grammar school system. Angela assesses children for school entries, 3+, 4+, 7+ and 11+ and provides guidance to parents on how they can best support their child during this period."

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Supporting Your Child Through School Transitions (Year 7 & Sixth Form)

12th August, 2025 | 6:00 – 6:30 PM

Starting Year 7 or Sixth Form is a significant milestone, and how children adjust can have a large impact on both their academic success and emotional well-being. In this webinar, senior school consultant Peter Clare-Hunt will offer expert advice on how parents can support their children through these key educational transitions.

Drawing on his extensive experience as a former Head and Deputy Head in top independent schools, Peter will explore practical strategies for building confidence, managing expectations, and fostering independence at these critical stages.

This session is designed for parents of children starting Year 7 or Sixth Form in September.


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Peter

Schools Consultant

"With a Master’s Degree in Educational Management and Administration, Peter has served as a governor of a London Prep School. He is also a former member of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS) and so is familiar with many Prep Schools in London, the south-east and beyond. As a consultant, he continues to network and liaise with Heads and registrars to ensure that the senior school or sixth form matches the ability, talents, personality and character of the individual child."

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