London has so much to offer in terms of culture, so there’s no point wasting time this half-term! We look at some of the best, and most kid-friendly destinations to explore this February half-term. In the past, Minerva tutors and mentors have taken groups and individuals to some of London’s most exciting cultural attractions as part of Me Club, and … Read More
Me Club Update – Summer 2017
Me Club has already had a fantastic first two weeks, full of brilliant workshops, exciting trips and (of course) useful studying in the mornings – whether that’s learning English, or covering the 7 Plus and 11 Plus syllabus. Me Club is running throughout the summer holidays for another three weeks, and the good news is there’s still a few places … Read More
Six ways that kids can stay productive this summer
School’s out, children are free, and parents are tearing their hair out about how to keep their young’uns’ brains engaged over the long summer holidays. But never fear! We have some ideas for you… 1. Reading It’s hard to overstate the importance of reading to help develop a child’s writing, vocabulary, imagination and even maths/reasoning skills (seriously). Hopefully, they’ll … Read More
How to talk to children about distressing news
News-wise, it’s been a tough few weeks in the UK, with the Grenfell Tower fire happening concurrently with incidents in Westminster, London Bridge and Borough Market, Finsbury Park and of course the Manchester Arena attack. It’s no surprise that children have questions about all of this. Beyond natural curiosity and an awareness of the world around them, many young people … Read More
Learn Coding This Summer With Minerva Me Club!
Two months off school doesn’t have to mean two months off learning… We have some exciting news – we can now officially confirm that kids can learn coding as part of the unique Minerva Me Club Holiday School programme! As well as world-class teaching, amazing cultural activities and life skills workshops, children attending Me Club will now be able … Read More
“What Makes Great Children’s Books?” Interview with Ross Montgomery
Welcome to part 2 of our interview with children’s author, Ross Montgomery. Ross’s books have had a fantastic reception from children, adults and reviewers alike, and have already been nominated for numerous industry awards. We spoke to him about what children love to read, and what makes a great children’s book… Ross Montgomery (children’s author) and Hugh Viney (Director of … Read More
