As the days get shorter, we know it’s hard to keep our children motivated; we are all faced with an urge to hibernate but with continuous assessments all year our children need to keep going. We asked Educational Psychologist Wendy Anthony for her tips on supporting children to stay on top of their academic game while negotiating…
On Thursday October 8th at 7pm Watling Tutors are joining forces with ESM Prep to bring you a free webinar on US University Admissions. If this is something you’re interested in you probably know it’s a bit of a minefield and not all schools offer specialised support. This webinar aims to demystify some of the…
If you’re anything like me I bet you feel like the end of term has been limping towards us for about two months. Your kids are fatigued with online learning, and yet they need to be forcibly removed from their screens. You might have cancelled holiday plans, and camps may not be running. Of course…
Stuck with Year 11 kids at home for the next few months? It’s been such a challenging time and while many students have found ways to be proactive, others have zero motivation to do anything. Many schools have now sent A-level work in advance of next year. Others have sent links to courses. But lots…
It’s open day season! It’s the end of September. It was just yesterday (almost literally!) that you sent your kids off for their first days of school this term – name tags sewn, bags packed, new teachers met… and suddenly you’re finding yourself immersed in the quagmire of open days, open evenings, working mornings, ‘school…
It’s that time of year again… But don’t panic! We’ve got lots of tips to keep you calm and in control.. Find somewhere quiet, comfortable and well lit to study. Have everything you need to do your revision to hand before you start. The top tip for successful revision is to make a plan. We…
Just a few days left until the end of term…So bookmark this blog and keep your eyes on the prize…
Much has been made in the press over the last few months about a proposed shake up of how the 11+ examinations are structured and a new assessment style that focuses on ‘what if’ questions rather than a more traditional approach. The North London Girls’ School Consortium, which is made up of twelve independent day…
Personal Statements – Top Tips Do…. Explain why you’re applying for your chosen subject and how it fits in with your career aspirations. Make it clear that the subject excites you. Use positive words like commitment, enthusiasm, developed, discovered Don’t: Just say you’re interested in a subject, say what it is about the subject that…
Monday 13th February / Thursday 16th February 2017 Radlett Centre, Aldenham Ave, Radlett WD7 8HL Information: This revision course is primarily designed for Year 11 students who will be taking examinations in Summer 2017. The course is suitable for all examination boards but will focus on the AQA English Literature and Language syllabi. The emphasis of the…