An interview with one of our scholars Priscilla

An interview with one of our scholars Priscilla

by GT Scholars Online volunteering Post 16 Private tutoring Scholar spotlight What's new? Young people
Please tell me a little bit more about yourself? My name is Priscilla, I’m 16 years old. I like swimming and I was part of a competitive swimming team for ... Read more
Spotlight on one of our young scholars – Ladan

Spotlight on one of our young scholars – Ladan

by Marilyn Scholar spotlight What's new? Young people
Please tell us a bit about yourself I’m fifteen and am in Year 10. I love subjects like history as I’ve always enjoyed learning about interesting events such as The ... Read more
An interview with one of our volunteer online tutors – Arash Khosravi

An interview with one of our volunteer online tutors – Arash Khosravi

by Marilyn Online volunteering Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?
Tell me a little bit about you and what got you to where you are today? I went through school and after that, I did Economics at A-level and then ... Read more
What Parents Need To Know About State Boarding Schools In England

What Parents Need To Know About State Boarding Schools In England

by GT Scholars Independent school scholarships Parents Scholarships What's new?
With state-of-the-art facilities, highly-qualified teachers and a wide range of extracurricular activities, boarding schools in England are among the most prestigious and sought-after in the world. In addition, young people ... Read more
An Interview with a Parent: ”The online maths tutoring sessions have definitely helped her excel in maths. ”

An Interview with a Parent: ”The online maths tutoring sessions have definitely helped her excel in maths. ”

by Marilyn Parent Spotlight Scholar spotlight What's new?
We had the pleasure of interviewing a parent of one of the scholars on the Bright Ambitions Programme this term. It was great to hear about her experience with the ... Read more
Nature vs Nurture: Are gifts and talents down to a child’s natural ability or can they be nurtured?

Nature vs Nurture: Are gifts and talents down to a child’s natural ability or can they be nurtured?

by GT Scholars What's new?
Young people discover their gifts and passions as they grow. As they discover their abilities, should parents take an active role to nurture these abilities, or should it just be ... Read more
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Scholar Spotlight: “It really helped me with my grades, to become more organised and be more proactive”

by GT Scholars Scholar spotlight What's new? Young people
As part of our scholar spotlight series, we interviewed one of the scholars on the Bright Ambitions programme. Please watch the video above for the full interview. You can also find ... Read more
The True Cost of Private Tutoring, Mentoring, and Enrichment: How we are able to reduce this cost

The True Cost of Private Tutoring, Mentoring, and Enrichment: How we are able to reduce this cost

by GT Scholars Educational inequality Exams & Revision Improving academic attainment Parents What's new?
Why does tutoring, mentoring and enrichment matter? Research from the Education Endowment Foundation shows that private tutoring can accelerate learning by up to 5 months within a year. Mentoring and enrichment ... Read more
7 Reasons Why State School Pupils are Still Not Getting into High-Income Careers

7 Reasons Why State School Pupils are Still Not Getting into High-Income Careers

by GT Scholars Educational inequality Narrowing the gap Parents Social mobility What's new?
There is still an increasing trend of educational inequality that affects young talent attempting to enter into the job market. A recent study from the Social Mobility Commission concluded that ... Read more
One-to-one Online Tutoring is growing in popularity – and it’s showing no signs of slowing down

One-to-one Online Tutoring is growing in popularity – and it’s showing no signs of slowing down

by GT Scholars Parents Private tutoring Research What's new?
In recent years, the demand for private tutoring has grown at a phenomenal rate. The many challenges facing the traditional education system have deemed a proactive approach from stakeholders outside ... Read more
Apprenticeships should be promoted as a strong alternative to university

Apprenticeships should be promoted as a strong alternative to university

by GT Scholars Apprenticeships Parents Post 16 Volunteer mentors What's new? Work experience
One of the main questions asked by recruiters around the world is whether a job applicant has the relevant experience for the role applied for.  Experience can be one of ... Read more
7 Ways you or an online tutor can boost your child’s literacy, vocabulary and oracy at any age

7 Ways you or an online tutor can boost your child’s literacy, vocabulary and oracy at any age

by GT Scholars Growth mindset Parents What's new?
Language and communication skills are considered to be the fundamental building blocks for how we, as social beings, convey our thoughts, feelings and ideas. For children, the very first exposure ... Read more
A recap of our Career Day 2018: Finding Your Passion

A recap of our Career Day 2018: Finding Your Passion

by GT Scholars What's new? Young Leaders
GT Scholars is a not-for-profit social enterprise that provides tutoring, mentoring and enrichment events for young people aged 11-18. As part of our Academic Programme and Awards Programme, scholars have ... Read more
Seven character traits of a successful student

Seven character traits of a successful student

by GT Scholars Growth mindset Post 16 Volunteer mentors What's new? Young Leaders Young people
No one student is alike, some students get good grades and others don’t. Perhaps some students operate with more integrity than others or perhaps some are greater leaders than others. ... Read more
The Financial Value of an A grade

The Financial Value of an A grade

by Marilyn Post 16 What's new? Young people
During your secondary school years, you often don’t realise that your decisions and actions can impact your future long-term. Understanding how an A grade translates financially into long-term success is ... Read more
Think you don’t need maths tutoring? Think again!

Think you don’t need maths tutoring? Think again!

by GT Scholars Growth mindset Post 16 Private tutoring University What's new? Young people
Imagine for a moment that you are sitting in a restaurant. A waiter walks over to your table to take your order, “One double cheeseburger, a medium chips and a ... Read more
It is never too early to introduce your child to personal development and mentoring

It is never too early to introduce your child to personal development and mentoring

by GT Scholars Growth mindset Parents What's new? Young people
It is never too early to introduce your child to personal development Most psychologists will agree that temperament and environment influence the development of a person’s personality the most. It is ... Read more
Ways you or a tutor can help your child excel without being pushy

Ways you or a tutor can help your child excel without being pushy

by Marilyn Parents Private tutoring What's new?
As parents, carers and teachers, we all know and understand that children have different mindsets, learning abilities and motivation levels which we need to consider and support when it comes ... Read more
Could a fixed mindset be preventing your child from learning?

Could a fixed mindset be preventing your child from learning?

by GT Scholars Growth mindset Parents Private tutoring What's new?
Parents have a direct impact on their child’s mindset, and the same can be said of a carer or teacher, even they can potentially influence a child’s mindset. Children observe ... Read more
Why equality in education and private tutoring is a realistic and worthwhile pursuit

Why equality in education and private tutoring is a realistic and worthwhile pursuit

by Marilyn Educational inequality Improving academic attainment Narrowing the gap Social mobility Volunteers What's new?
Imagine a world where every student is able to reach their full academic potential,  it would be an incredibly amazing world. A good education is one of the most important ... Read more
More schools and tutors are teaching mindfulness techniques – here’s why!

More schools and tutors are teaching mindfulness techniques – here’s why!

by GT Scholars Parents Volunteer mentors What's new?
Mindfulness does not immediately spring to mind when you think of the types of activities your children should be engaged in while at school. Be that as it may, there ... Read more
Meet one of our volunteer Maths tutors – Janet

Meet one of our volunteer Maths tutors – Janet

by GT Scholars Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?
Our volunteers are truly exceptional people that are passionate about making a difference in education and doing their part in improving social mobility. We would like you to get to ... Read more
Young People and Entrepreneurship

Young People and Entrepreneurship

by Marilyn Entrepreneurship Parents What's new?
The importance of entrepreneurship in the economy cannot be stressed enough. It also goes hand in hand with innovation, which will be non-existent if not for entrepreneurship.  The benefit of ... Read more
7 Reasons Why Every Young Person Needs A Mentor

7 Reasons Why Every Young Person Needs A Mentor

by GT Scholars Parents Volunteer mentors What's new? Young Leaders
A mentor can have an extremely positive influence on a young person’s life, however, the effectiveness of mentoring is often overlooked. A mentor is someone who the mentee can depend ... Read more
7 Ways you or a Maths tutor can boost your child’s skills in Mathematics

7 Ways you or a Maths tutor can boost your child’s skills in Mathematics

by Marilyn Parents Young people
Mathematics is one skill you cannot go without in life. It is the basis of all things and it forms part of our everyday lives. From buying a bus ticket, ... Read more
We need private tutors to teach children that failure is a part of learning

We need private tutors to teach children that failure is a part of learning

by Marilyn Growth mindset What's new?
Firstly, let’s understand this: to learn we must fail. Yes, that’s right. Failure provides us with opportunities to learn and an opportunity to reflect. Like Thomas Edison once said: “I ... Read more
7 Traits of parents with successful children

7 Traits of parents with successful children

by Marilyn Growth mindset Parents What's new?
There is no set manual to follow when it comes to raising successful children but psychological research has narrowed down a few factors that will most likely result in success. ... Read more
10 Websites young people can use to learn anything online

10 Websites young people can use to learn anything online

by GT Scholars Learning Resources What's new? Young people
Knowledge is power! Learning new things can change your life for the better. It will give your self-esteem a boost and it will also affect the way you do things ... Read more
12 Things You Can Do to Breathe More Life into Your CV or Personal Statement

12 Things You Can Do to Breathe More Life into Your CV or Personal Statement

by GT Scholars University What's new? Young people
The saying goes: “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” That is why a great CV or personal statement is extremely important. It is a representation ... Read more
Growth Mindset: The one thing you or a private tutor should be teaching your child

Growth Mindset: The one thing you or a private tutor should be teaching your child

by Marilyn Growth mindset What's new? Young people
Dr Carol Dweck said it best: “If parents want to give their children a gift, the best thing they can do is to teach their children to love challenges, be ... Read more
Meet one of our volunteer mentors – Jason

Meet one of our volunteer mentors – Jason

by GT Scholars Other Volunteer Roles Volunteers What's new? Young people
Our volunteers are amazing people that are passionate about making a difference in education. We would like you to get to know who they are and what they do at ... Read more
7 Ways You or a Tutor can Prepare Your Child for Oxbridge

7 Ways You or a Tutor can Prepare Your Child for Oxbridge

by GT Scholars Oxbridge Parents University What's new?
The University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge (collectively known as Oxbridge) are two of the most prestigious universities not only in the UK but in the world. They ... Read more
Should luck play a part in your child’s academic success?

Should luck play a part in your child’s academic success?

by GT Scholars Growth mindset Parents Private tutoring What's new?
Luck is an attractive idea, as it means believing that your success was brought about by chance rather than through your own actions. The problem with chance is that it ... Read more
7 Personal Qualities of a Good Tutor

7 Personal Qualities of a Good Tutor

by GT Scholars Other Volunteer Roles Private tutoring Volunteer tutors Volunteers What's new?
Tutors have risen in popularity over the past few years due to a growing need for personalised learning and the noticeable benefits of one-on-one teaching. According to a report done ... Read more
7 Personal Qualities of a Good Mentor

7 Personal Qualities of a Good Mentor

by GT Scholars Other Volunteer Roles Volunteers What's new? Young people
Mentorships provide an ample amount of benefits to both the mentee and the mentor. In a corporate setting, older or more established business owners or managers take on a younger, ... Read more

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