Here is some information, tips and practical advice for mentors and parents working with a student that has Special Educational Needs. 

I battled with essay-writing at Oxford. The expectation of 5000 words a week of watertight, taut prose was daunting. My tutor once told me that I needed to be prepared to accept the etymology of the word ‘essay’.

As AI technology, such as ChatGPT, becomes more advanced, it is being increasingly integrated into the education and mentoring industries.

Both long-term, stalwart Oppidan mentors, Ros and Andrew will be spearheading our new offering for Oxbridge and Medical schools admissions.

Georgi recently spoke to Oppidan mentor, James. Have a read of what they spoke about.

Having spent the last sixteen years in admissions I have two golden rules. The first is quite simple – there’s a right place for everyone.

Lots of people ask me what a mentor is.

Confidence Vs Arrogance: what’s the difference? How to get the good stuff!

Nicole recently spoke to Oppidan mentor, Will. Have a read of what they spoke about.

The Pygmalion Effect, also known as the Rosenthal Experiment, describes the psychological phenomenon whereby higher expectation leads to higher performance.

Frederika recently spoke to Oppidan mentor, Imogen. Have a read of what they spoke about.

Frederika recently spoke to Oppidan mentor, Ella. Have a read of what they spoke about.

Here are six mentoring tips to help your student feel more engaged and confident about their maths.

Nicole recently spoke to Oppidan mentor, Charlotte. Have a read of what they spoke about.

“The last tutor I had ate all the food in my fridge and traipsed mud all over my new kitchen. Make sure your team don’t do this!”

As children, we grow up in environments where it’s not considered cool to talk about your feelings.

Oppidan was delighted to be the Principle Education partner of Masterpiece Art Fair.