School’s out, but there’s still plenty of education news to report… Schools News More than half a million primary school children in England are being taught in “super-sized” classes of over 30 pupils (Independent), new analysis of Government figures has revealed. Children in the South East and North West of the country are the worst affected, with more … 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
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
Minerva Me Club: London’s Best Holiday School Experience!
Summer is just around the corner, and for the third year now we’re running the Minerva Me Club – our amazing summer activity program for 7-11 year old students. We’ll be running Me Club for five weeks, from July 17th to August 25th, so there’s plenty of opportunity to get involved! We’ll have alternating Week 1 and Week 2 … 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
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
