Thomas with Ghaith, one of our coding students Hey Thomas, first things first – what exactly is coding, and what can it be used for? Simplified, coding is the instructions given on computers in the form of symbols and letters in order to perform a particular task. All of the electronic systems surrounding us are programmed to function using … Read More
Education News Roundup 27/10/16
New teachers leaving schools, a breakthrough in autism treatment and what Brexit could mean for education. One of the first indications of how Brexit may affect British universities emerged this week, as applications for UK universities from EU students fell by 9%, after increasing annually for the last four years. The figures for EU students for the October UCAS deadline … Read More
UPDATE: History of Art A-Level Saved?
After widespread condemnation from both the art and academic worlds – and from Minerva Tutors – about the axing of History of Art A-level, the government has done a u-turn to save the subject, The Times reported last week. Ministers ordered exam boards to come up with a solution, and Pearson – which owns the exam board Edexcel – … Read More
Education News Roundup 13/11/16
Oxford’s infamous interview questions, the cost of raising children in the UK and the end of the History of Art A-level An OECD report has revealed that, of the countries surveyed, the UK is the most expensive place to bring up a child. The Society At A Glance report details that 33.8% of the the average UK net family … Read More
From a D to an A! The Benefits of Online Tuition
Some parents can be very sceptical about the benefits of online tuition, compared to face-to-face sessions. At Minerva, we believe it is all about finding the right tutor and the right style of tutoring for the student. We had a chat with Jenny, who does a lot of online tuition, about her student, Ella, who went from getting a D … Read More
Education News Roundup – 29/09/16
Grammar schools backlash, Brexit fears and no more homework In yet another challenge to Theresa May’s contentious grammar schools plan, a wide-ranging study into the effects of grammar schools has found her claims of their benefits to be ill-founded. The Education Policy Institute examined GCSE results across grammar schools and good comprehensives, finding that, for bright pupils, there was … Read More
De-Stressing the 7+ and 11+ Exams
How can you help prepare your children for the 7+ and 11+? In January, children across the UK – despite being ‘children’ in every sense of the word – will be taking the stressful, important and high-pressure 7+ and 11+ exams that will shape the future of their education. For both 7 and 11 year-olds, this is a very young … Read More
Education News Roundup – 22/09/16
University rankings, mental health, a teaching crisis and why we should be more like Finland. This week’s biggest piece of education news, for the first time since it began in 2004, the Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings has been topped by a British university, with Oxford taking top spot. The UK is second only to America, with 88 (up from … Read More
Education News Roundup – 15/09
‘Tutor proof’ entrance exams, a new anti-bullying app, and the UN on refugee education This week’s education news update starts with a continuation of the grammar schools debate, which is still ongoing. Theresa May’s first flagship policy is already facing opposition from several members of her own cabinet, and a recent survey of teachers suggests that the majority of them … Read More
Back to School Advice to Help Your Children Succeed this Year
Going back to school can be a hectic and stressful time for parents and students alike. We’ve put together some key back to school advice for the new year, to help your children maximise their potential, while minimising your stress level. 1. Talk to your child – and listen to them This sounds obvious, but how and how often you … Read More
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