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
In The Know – Develop your skills and have some fun!

In The Know – Develop your skills and have some fun!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?
This week we’ve listed 3 opportunities that are quite different from one another; there’s something for everyone. From a fun family event to planning for the future or becoming part ... Read more
In The Know – Dragon’s Den 2019 + Art Events for the Whole Family!

In The Know – Dragon’s Den 2019 + Art Events for the Whole Family!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?
This week we have some wonderful opportunities for the whole family to enjoy including the Southwark showcases and an exclusive art fairs. We’ve also got our annual Dragon’s den workshop ... Read more
In The Know – Book your Coding Workshops PLUS a Freebie for Coding Week!

In The Know – Book your Coding Workshops PLUS a Freebie for Coding Week!

by GT Scholars Coding & Technology In The Know Parents What's new?
This week is European Coding week and we’ll be celebrating throughout this month with tech related blog posts, a free resource for you to download and further celebrations later this ... 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
In the Know – Explore the creative world!

In the Know – Explore the creative world!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?
The creative world offers many opportunities to young people from rewarding career paths to useful outlets for expression. This week we have lined up three diverse activities that will allow ... Read more
In the Know – Apprenticeships at top companies!

In the Know – Apprenticeships at top companies!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?
Leading social mobility charity, The Sutton Trust, reports that good quality apprenticeships offer lifetime earnings on average better than many degree courses. They also offer the opportunity to ‘earn while ... Read more
In the Know – Exciting STEM opportunities!

In the Know – Exciting STEM opportunities!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics offer fascinating learning experiences and rewarding career opportunities. In fact, STEM jobs are expected to grow at double the rate of other occupations creating 142,000 ... Read more
In the Know – Upcoming scholarship opportunities!

In the Know – Upcoming scholarship opportunities!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?
University can be quite expensive, but there are many different ways young people can access funding for tuition, accommodation or books. One such way is through a scholarship programme. Here ... Read more
In the Know – Activities to sharpen your writing skills!

In the Know – Activities to sharpen your writing skills!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?
Writing skills such as creating original content, using good grammar and having a varied vocabulary will be indefinitely useful to young people. With a well-honed skill and a strong grasp ... 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
In the Know – Engineering and tech events this month!

In the Know – Engineering and tech events this month!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?
Several years ago, most promising graduates from top universities used to flock to rewarding careers in finance. Today, on the other hand, young people are increasingly pursuing jobs in tech ... 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
In the Know – Volunteer opportunities to build new skills!

In the Know – Volunteer opportunities to build new skills!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?
Building new skills is important for all young people. It allows them to explore interesting fields, learn more about their strengths and it look greats on their CV. It is ... 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
In the Know – Activities for British Science Week 2018!

In the Know – Activities for British Science Week 2018!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?
British Science Week is an annual ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths, featuring entertaining and engaging events and activities across the UK for young people and adults. Below ... Read more
In the Know – Apprenticeship opportunities to kick-start your career!

In the Know – Apprenticeship opportunities to kick-start your career!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?
An apprenticeship gives young people hands-on experience, a salary and the opportunity to train while they work, and is available across a wide range of industries and organisations, from local ... 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 have a long-term impact on your future. Young people are often ignorant of the fact ... Read more
In the Know – Get behind a camera and shine!

In the Know – Get behind a camera and shine!

by GT Scholars In The Know Parents What's new?
Almost everyone has access to a camera these days. This creates so many career and skill-building opportunities for young people. From photography to film and TV to online media and ... Read more