How to Manage Exam Stress
Working towards exams can trigger a build-up of anxious thoughts and feelings. However, there are a few simple measures that can be taken to manage the stress we might experience and ultimately learn to reduce it.
The Pygmalion Effect - How Expectations Sculpt Progress
The Pygmalion Effect, also known as the Rosenthal Experiment, describes the psychological phenomenon whereby higher expectation leads to higher performance.
Meet Carrie Longton, co-founder of Mumsnet
Gordon Brown called it a “great British institution.” Others say it’s fuelled a generation of anxious parents.
Six Steps for Effective Maths Mentoring
Here are six mentoring tips to help your student feel more engaged and confident about their maths.
5 Tips for how to behave in a Client’s House
“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!”
Oppidan: the Month by Month 11+ Guide
As we start the new year, thoughts inevitably turn to the 11+ exams and interviews.
Our friends Talk Education on starting senior school
The eight pieces of advice you need to know.
World Mental Health Day
As children, we grow up in environments where it’s not considered cool to talk about your feelings.
Oppidan at Masterpiece 2019
Oppidan was delighted to be the Principle Education partner of Masterpiece Art Fair.