First impressions are hard. Adults get them wrong the whole time, so how do kids even stand a chance?

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, 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.

Last week we brought together a handful of school leaders and educationalists for an informal lunch near Oppidan HQ in Hammersmith.

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

Gordon Brown called it a “great British institution.” Others say it’s fuelled a generation of anxious parents.

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 we start the new year, thoughts inevitably turn to the 11+ exams and interviews.

Year 6 heralds a seemingly complex network of tests and interviews for children, but none more so than the Eton List Test. While parents are beginning to get to grips with the ISEB test through suitable preparation platforms like Atom Learning, Eton's own test remains a mystery to most families who contact Oppidan.

The eight pieces of advice you need to know.

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.