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Broaden horizons: the World as a classroom

‘Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living’ - Miriam Beard

In recent years we have moved away from text book classrooms to an education based on experiential learning. It has been widely acknowledged that we all learn most effectively when we are provided with kinaesthetic opportunities or when we are able to ‘live’ through an experience.

Home schooling: A broad educational option

The option to home-school children has traditionally been viewed as one that encourages children to be reclusive and lacking in social skills, working in an insular environment which is out of touch with the world around them. It is amazing that the response to the mention of such an educational option is often negative. Yet when carried out effectively, by a dedicated parent or a committed full time private tutor, it can provide a most successful and enriching learning environment for any child.

Why choose a private tutor for your family?

The value of private tutoring has been the subject of many debates in recent months.

How private tutors can prepare pupils for English public school pre-testing.

As the trend develops for public schools to use pre-testing, parents should consider using private tutors to prepare their children.