Property in the UK can attract premiums of up to 15% simply by being in close proximity to an in-demand school. Given the London housing market being what it is, this has led to some parents paying up in an attempt to get their children into...
At Athena Tuition we work to find tutors for students every day, and here are a few general pointers which guide our decision making in selecting tutors: Is the tutor DBS checked? Getting a DBS check is a must for any tutor who has registered with...
Whether you already hold an unconditional offer for your dream University, you’re anxiously awaiting results day in August to see if the results lurking in the brown envelope will meet the conditions of your offer, or you’re preparing to go through clearing or adjustment, for...
I covered two ideas in Part 1: the importance of setting medium-term goals, and when (and how) to start thinking about exam timing.In this second article, I explain how the right approach to school applications can help to reduce stress, and how to encourage a...
It’s understandable that you might feel anxious about your child’s 11-plus exams.It’s also understandable that you’ll worry about transmitting your own stress to your child.However, because this concern only adds another layer to your own anxiety, it tends to make things worse for everybody!Rather than...
We are so proud of the wide variety of tutors we have working with us at Athena Tuition, so every month we will be publishing a Ten Questions/Ten Minutes interview with one of them to highlight their expertise. This month's tutor is Gabriel Tiplady, an...
We are so proud of the wide variety of tutors we have working with us at Athena Tuition, so every month we will be publishing a Ten Questions/Ten Minutes interview with one of them to highlight their expertise. This month's tutor is Ola Makinde, an...
Reading lists can be an incredibly useful resource; they can offer a signposted track towards exam-prep success, indicating exactly what some of the top private schools are expecting children of various ages to be reading. They can reassure parents that their children are reading the...
September is nearing its end, and with October comes crisp breezes, the crunch of leaves underfoot, and – for many – the removal of the rose-coloured University glasses. The infamous Fresher’s Week signifies new friendships, new-found freedom, and the excitement of finally starting a course...
Following from our successful trip to the Natural History Museum in June (which you can read about here), on Saturday 15th July one of our wonderful tutors (Isobel) led a small group of students on an educational, interactive, guided tour through some of the Museum's rooms.Isobel's...