In the latest episode of the SLT podcast, our Founder and Director Nathaniel McCullagh was joined by Katherine Beith, former Deputy Head Academic of Alleyn’s Junior School and Clarissa Woodberry, one of SLT's highly experienced 13+ Common Entrance tutors.

Their discussion was filled with valuable advice on how to effectively prepare for the 13+ Common Entrance exams, succeed in interviews, and identify the optimal time in the education cycle to begin 13+ exam preparation.

A comprehensive guide on school admissions interviews, covering key stages: 7+, 11+, 13+, and beyond. The podcast features Nathaniel McCullagh, founder of Simply Learning Tuition and expert educational consultant, alongside Alison Melrose, Head Teacher at Cameron Vale School, and Andrea Ferran, an experienced tutor specialising in interview preparation. 

Is a senior school application on the cards for your child?

In the latest episode of the SLT podcast, our Founder and Director Nathaniel McCullagh was joined by the Headmaster of Brambletye School, Will Brooks, and the Headmistress of Cameron Vale School, Alison Melrose, to discuss senior school choices and admissions.

Their discussion was packed with useful advice on what to look for in a senior school and how to make a successful application.

They covered:

• When to begin researching schools
• Day or boarding?
• The key factors that affect your child’s chances of admission
• 11+, Common Entrance and occasional places

...and much more.

This is a recording of our webinar 'How to choose a senior school', held on 5th June 2024.

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We were joined by two of our most senior tutors, Harry and Omari, to investigate the most effective revision techniques. In a discussion which will be highly useful for students preparing for any set of exams, we covered:

• How to structure your revision and when to start revising
• Managing exam stress and anxiety
• Motivation for exam prep
• The revision techniques proven to improve grades
• Revision tips for children with SEN

This is a recording from our webinar, 'Exam Revision and Technique' held on the 24th of April 2024.

Simply Learning Tuition offers preparation for all major exams, including GCSEs, A Levels and the IB, as well as school entrance assessments.

Read more here: https://www.simplylearningtuition.co.uk/

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In this episode of the SLT podcast, our Founder and Director, Nathaniel McCullagh, was joined by Alison Melrose, Headmistress of Cameron Vale School, a co-educational prep in Chelsea.

They discussed what makes Cameron Vale unique, how small class sizes can serve the brightest students as well as those who struggle with the curriculum, and how Cameron Vale prepares children for the 11 Plus - from choosing the right senior school to mastering Atom or the ISEB tests.

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SLT's school interview podcasts are produced in partnership with Hutton Bubear. Hutton Bubear offer a bespoke property search service for families looking to acquire property across London & the Country: http://www.huttonbubear.co.uk/

“Parents and teachers should be both sceptical of and enthusiastic about AI. Above all, parents need to be informed - they should ask their schools about their AI safeguarding policy and GDPR.” - Tom Rogerson, Headmaster of Cottesmore School

“Don’t use any free AI apps - they will be using your data and this may be sold. No one knows the future ramifications of data use of this type.” - Alex Fahie, Founder of Interactive Tutor

“The hope is that teachers will feel empowered - they will spend more time and energy communicating directly with their students and less doing paperwork.” - Alison Melrose, Headmistress of Cameron Vale School

In this episode of the SLT podcast, our Founder and Director Nathaniel McCullagh was joined by a panel of leaders in education to discuss the opportunities and challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education.

Listen to find out:

• How are schools currently using AI?
• What will the place of the traditional teacher be in an AI classroom?
• Does EdTech threaten the soft skills and human interaction that are vital to children’s development?
• How should parents manage their children’s use of AI at home?
• How can children use AI to learn more effectively?

This podcast is a recording of our AI in Education Webinar held on Thursday 8th February 2024.

SLT website: www.simplylearningtuition.co.uk/about-us/events-and-courses/

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What do I do if I suspect my child has a special educational need? 

In this fascinating episode of the SLT podcast, we are joined by education consultant, dyslexia specialist and life coach Victoria Gallagher to answer this and many other questions.

In our wide-ranging conversation, we discuss:

• How to build the confidence of a child with SEN
• The benefits of mainstream vs special schools
• What is an EHCP, does my child need one, and how do I get one?
• How to make sure your child’s school is giving them the support they need

Victoria’s company, Woodlands Education Consultancy: https://www.weceducation.co.uk/

Explore the Simply Learning Tuition website here: https://www.simplylearningtuition.co.uk/

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What do children with autism wish people understood? Find out in this episode of the Simply Learning Tuition podcast, as we are joined by Michele Thompson, the founder of Word of Mouth Therapy, to discuss neurodiversity. 

Michele is a Speech and Language therapist with 13 years' experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN). We discuss her personal experience of autism and ADHD, her work with neurodivergent children, and how to help these children flourish.

Michele demystifies some common SEN terminology, explaining what emotional regulation and self-advocacy mean - and why they are so important. We offer some advice for families with neurodivergent children, including the benefits of diagnosis for children’s wellbeing, and Michele answers the questions she is most often asked by parents.

Michele's company, Word of Mouth Therapy: http://www.wordofmouth-uk.com/index.html

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SLT Founder Nathaniel McCullagh was joined by university applications consultant Sarah Alakija for a comprehensive discussion of UCAS and university admissions. Listen to find out:

• How to select courses and universities
• How early you should start work on your application, and what the first steps of your preparation should be
• How to write the perfect personal statement
• How UCAS’s recently announced changes to its applications process may affect students

This is a recording from our webinar, 'UCAS Applications Advice' held on the 2nd of June 2023.

Simply Learning Tuition offers comprehensive university admissions support for students, including course selection, personal statement guidance, and admissions test and interview preparation.

Read more here: https://www.simplylearningtuition.co.uk/university-admission-consultants/

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Is a ‘carrot’ or a ‘stick’ approach better when it comes to improving your child’s behaviour? Find out in this episode of the Simply Learning Tuition podcast, as Chloe Billington and Karen Raingold join us from ‘Child in Time’ to discuss emotional and mental wellbeing. We address some of the common challenges which parents face, including encouraging your child to complete their homework, what to do if you receive a behaviour report from school, and tips for tackling sibling rivalry.

Child in Time is an established school counselling provider who have recently launched online parent consultations: http://childintime.co.uk/

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