5 Inspirational Women Who Have Changed the World Through Technology

by GT Scholars #GirlMeetsCode What's new? Young people

Girls, listen up – Coding and technology are for everyone! Companies are absolutely itching to bring more awesome women into their tech teams, offering them exciting roles that pay well. ... Read more

This Is The Most Lucrative Career – Only A Fraction of Youth Acquiring Important Skill

by GT Scholars Coding & Technology Parents What's new?

As a parent, you always seek the best path to secure your child’s future success. Coding has emerged as one of the best routes to your child’s success, with endless ... Read more

These Are The Top 10 Reasons Why It’s Worth Teaching Your Teen How To Code and how To Get Started

by GT Scholars Coding & Technology Parents What's new?

Every parent wants to give their child the best opportunities for success and educational growth. One way to achieve this is by teaching your teen how to code. Learning to ... Read more

Girl Meets Code: 7 Reasons Every Teenage Girl Should Be Given The Chance & Choice To Learn About Coding & Technology

by GT Scholars #GirlMeetsCode Parents What's new?

A recent study by FFT Education Datalab found that girls make up only 37% of entries in mathematics, 23% in physics, and a mere 15% in computing. However, the interesting part ... Read more

The 7 Coding Myths – And Why It’s Easier Than You Think

by GT Scholars Coding & Technology What's new? Young people

Hey there, aspiring coder! Do you believe Coding is too difficult, or perhaps you think you don’t have enough time to learn? I’m here to tell you it’s easier than ... Read more

Is Your Teen Highly Creative? If So, They’ll Probably Be Good At Coding

by GT Scholars #GirlMeetsCode Coding & Technology Parents What's new?

Creativity is not just reserved for artists and designers. In fact, it is a highly valuable skill for coding. Your teen’s ability to think outside the box may be a ... Read more

Women Make Up Only 25% of People in the Coding Sector, but Here’s Something You Didn’t Know

by GT Scholars #GirlMeetsCode Parents What's new?

Several barriers prevent young girls from entering the world of coding or other STEM-related subjects. However, more girls are interested in STEM subjects like science, technology, engineering, and math than ... Read more

Girl Meets Code: 7 Skills Your Teen Will Gain From Taking Part In This Programme

by GT Scholars #GirlMeetsCode Parents What's new?

The FREE Girls Meets Code programme empowers girls aged 12-16 by introducing them to technology and coding. The programme aims to boost girls’ confidence in pursuing careers in technology, coding, ... Read more

Has Your Teen Signed Up For The Free #GirlsMeetsCode Summer Programme 2023?

by GT Scholars #GirlMeetsCode Parents

Parents, we have an exciting programme to help young girls explore and learn more about the world of coding! A FREE 5-day Summer Programme that helps girls aged 12-16 to ... Read more

80% Of Parents Say They Are Burned Out – Here’s What We Can Learn From The Other 20%.

by GT Scholars Parents

Being a parent is an incredible and fulfilling journey, but it can also be demanding and tiring. As parents, balancing caregiving responsibilities with your limited time, energy, and resources often ... Read more

13 Ways to Support Your Neurodiverse Child & Continually Celebrate Their Strengths

by GT Scholars What's new?

As parents, we all strive to provide unwavering support and create an environment that nurtures our child’s unique strengths. For a parent of a neurodiverse child, that may be easier ... Read more

Investing in Success: Why Mentoring Matters and How to Initiate the Journey for Your Teen

by GT Scholars What's new?

Teenagers are at a stage in their lives where they are navigating various challenges, and achieving personal growth can sometimes feel like an uphill battle during this challenging time. However, ... Read more

Exploring the Psychology of Why Kids Lie & What We Can Learn About This

by GT Scholars Parents

The honest truth is that teenagers tend to lie… a lot. Studies have found that young people tend to lie more between 13 and 15. This is due to their ... Read more

Raising Tomorrow’s Leaders: Strategies to Nurture Critical Thinking & Self-Leadership Skills in Your Child

by GT Scholars Improving academic attainment Parents

In today’s rapidly changing world, it’s become increasingly important to equip our children with the skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. With the rising trend of companies ... Read more

Unlocking Connection: How to Be an Emotionally Available Parent for Your Teen

by GT Scholars Parents What's new?

The family environment has been shown to influence young people’s emotional and social development significantly. Research has also shown that teens with strong emotional connections with their parents demonstrate better ... Read more

From Screen Time to Quality Time: 10 Ways to Unplug & Connect with Your Teen this Summer

by GT Scholars Parents What's new?

As summer approaches, many teenagers are excited to have more free time to do something they enjoy. More often than not, this translates to more screen time as they turn ... Read more

Helping Your Child with Time Management: 5 Gentle Approach Techniques

by GT Scholars Improving academic attainment Parents

As parents, we want to see our children succeed and thrive. But in today’s world of constant distractions and endless responsibilities, it can be challenging for teenagers to stay on ... Read more

10 Powerful Ways To Reconnect With Your Teen And Strengthen Your Relationship

by GT Scholars Parents What's new?

As parents, we all want to have a strong and loving relationship with our teenagers. However, as they grow older and become more independent, it can be challenging to find ... Read more

Here Are The Top 7 Things You Can Do To Create The Perfect Study Environment For Your Child

by GT Scholars Improving academic attainment Parents

As a parent, you play a vital role in supporting your child’s educational journey at school. Not only should you encourage your child to study hard and improve their grades, ... Read more

7 Reasons Why More Teens Are Struggling With Anxiety And How To Help Them

by GT Scholars Parents

Adolescence is a challenging period marked by physical, social, and emotional development changes. However, teens today seem to be struggling more than previous generations with anxiety. In 2017-2018, about 31% ... Read more

Here Are Top 10 Quick and Easy Brain Foods Guaranteed to Energise Your Child’s Body and Mind

by GT Scholars What's new?

Did you know that the brain consumes about 20% of the body’s total energy, despite only accounting for 2% of our body weight? That’s a lot of energy for one ... Read more

Here’s How To Teach Your Teen The Secret to Success!

by GT Scholars Parents

Before you read this article, we’d love for you to tell us what success means to you. Please take 2 minutes to fill in the short poll below. HINT: To ... Read more

7 Things to Teach Your Child About Building Great Friendships

by GT Scholars Parents

As parents, our responsibility is to teach our children the values and ethics that will shape who they become as adults. These values also help your child connect and relate ... Read more

12 Ways to Start Meaningful Conversations with Your Teen

by GT Scholars Parents Volunteer tutors What's new?

Starting meaningful conversations with your teen is not always easy. You want to connect with them and build a positive relationship that includes good communication, but it can be challenging ... Read more

7 Qualities of a Great Online Tutor

by GT Scholars Volunteer tutors What's new?

Becoming an online tutor can be a rewarding experience for you and your tutees. Not only do you get to see your tutee improve personally and academically, but you also ... Read more

Help Your Child Get Accepted to Oxbridge

by GT Scholars Oxbridge University What's new?

At GT Scholars, over the past few years, we’ve helped hundreds of young people aspiring to get into Oxbridge. In this blog, we’ll be sharing some need-to-know information about increasing ... Read more

Understanding The Different Careers In Technology

by Maddalena Onyehara Careers What's new?

There are many benefits to pursuing one of the many careers in technology. Apart from being in demand, a career in technology can offer flexibility and the possibility to explore ... Read more

Volunteer Spotlight – I think that you can learn critical skills by talking to other people who have been through it already.

by GT Scholars Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

Can you tell me why you decided to volunteer your time with GT Scholars? I feel very fortunate in terms of the work that I do, which is impactful in ... Read more

Scholar Spotlight – I would like to encourage all young people to join this programme because it’s going to help bring out the best in you and help shape you in what you want to achieve.

by GT Scholars Scholar spotlight What's new?

We had the pleasure of interviewing one of our scholars recently, who joined our Bright Ambitions programme last term! Faith talks about how the programme has helped her improve areas ... Read more

Volunteer Spotlight – Once you reach your potential, then you can exceed your potential!

by GT Scholars Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

Can you tell us why you decided to volunteer with GT scholars? I decided to volunteer with GT Scholars because I felt that my background in teaching could help students ... Read more

Volunteer Spotlight – Tutoring helps to overcome obstacles, and it gives individual attention, which is sometimes actually what’s needed!

by GT Scholars Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

Why did you decide to volunteer? When it came to Covid, I was worried about my job security, so I started looking into tutoring as an alternative. I thought let’s ... Read more

How to Choose a Career That’s Right for You

by Maddalena Onyehara Careers What's new? Young people

Knowing how to choose a career can be challenging for many young people. They need to discover what their talents and passions are and also learn about the different career ... Read more

Scholar Spotlight – I feel more optimistic and I know how to overcome a lot of challenges now!

by GT Scholars Scholar spotlight What's new?

We had the pleasure of interviewing one of our scholars recently, who joined our mentoring programme last term! Cinaj talks about how the programme has helped him build the confidence ... Read more

Top 12 Highest Paying Degrees in the UK 2021

by GT Scholars Careers What's new? Young people

It’s always a great idea to research what the highest paying degrees are when you’re choosing a career path. Not only do these choices make the time and money you ... Read more

Volunteer Spotlight – I think that tutoring emphasises the value of the individual

by GT Scholars Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

Josh Hood has been a volunteer tutor with us for about a year now, and it was great to hear more about his experience with us as a tutor, and ... Read more

How to Be a Good Mentor – The Ultimate Mentorship Guide

by GT Scholars Volunteer mentors What's new?

“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” — Oprah Winfrey Would you like to become a good mentor and run effective mentoring sessions? Then ... Read more

Early Retirement: Teach Your Kids How

by GT Scholars Parents

We all dream about early retirement, but many of us don’t start planning for it until we are in our mid-30s or 40s. One of the reasons may be that ... Read more

How To Raise A Millionaire – 3 Easy Steps To Help Parents Get Started

by GT Scholars Parents

“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it earns it; he who doesn’t, pays it.” – Albert Einstein. As parents, we want our children to have a ... Read more

7 Reasons to Teach Your Child About Investing

by GT Scholars Parents

As parents, we all want our children to have a successful financial future and the best way to do that is to teach them how to invest. We want them ... Read more

5 Ways to Up-skill Your Tutoring Style

by GT Scholars Volunteer tutors What's new?

Being a good online tutor means your sessions with your students are meaningful and impactful. So, what can you do to improve your tutoring style and make your lessons stand ... Read more

Volunteer Spotlight – I think for your own personal growth and just your own goals, it’s helped me unlock different areas of my brain and different areas of my personality that maybe I hadn’t seen in a while.

by GT Scholars Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

In our latest volunteer spotlight interview series, we had the chance to sit down with Sophie, an English tutor with GT Scholars. Sophie talks about how the programme has had ... Read more

Volunteer Spotlight – English tutoring has been a fun, challenging, rewarding, and positive experience!

by GT Scholars Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

The volunteer tutors and mentors are in essence the driving force behind GT Scholars, and it’s always great to learn more about them and why they’re passionate about working with ... Read more

Volunteer Spotlight – Mentoring has been a great experience and it’s nice to feel that you’re making a difference!

by GT Scholars Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

For this spotlight interview, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Iona, a Geotechnical Engineer working in the offshore wind industry. It was great to hear about her experience ... Read more

Volunteer Spotlight – It is rewarding to share knowledge that I’ve gained along the way

by GT Scholars Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

Volunteer spotlights are always so inspiring and in our latest volunteer spotlight interview, we had the chance to sit down with Antonio who has been a volunteer mentor with us ... Read more

Parent Spotlight – The tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment workshops provided a holistic approach that I knew my son would benefit from!

by GT Scholars Parent Spotlight Scholar spotlight What's new?

In our latest scholar spotlight interview series, we had the chance to sit down with Jillian, a parent of one of our scholars, to find out what her experience on ... Read more

Volunteer Spotlight – Spending an hour at a time, just talking to them, working through a text, or reading a newspaper article was so enjoyable!

by GT Scholars Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

At GT Scholars, we have a great team of volunteer tutors and mentors who are passionate about helping young people learn, grow, and achieve their goals in life. We have ... Read more

Volunteer Spotlight – I believe the best way to give back is to build relationships with people and offer support!

by GT Scholars Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

At GT Scholars, we have a great team of volunteer tutors and mentors who are passionate about helping young people learn, grow, and achieve their goals in life. We have ... Read more

Discover 10 Volunteering Opportunities with GT Scholars

by GT Scholars Volunteers What's new?

Volunteering with GT Scholars is a great way to get involved with young people and help them in different areas of their lives. It’s the perfect opportunity to give back ... Read more

Volunteer Spotlight – tutoring and volunteering are extremely rewarding!

by GT Scholars Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

At GT Scholars we have a great team of volunteer tutors and mentors that are passionate about helping young people learn, grow, and achieve their goals in life. We have ... Read more

How to Help your Mentee Develop a growth mindset

by GT Scholars Growth mindset Online volunteering What's new?

In a fast-changing world, handling challenges with the right mindset is paramount! We may feel that we have equipped ourselves with all we need to control what life may throw ... Read more

Scholar Spotlight – The programme helped me improve tremendously!

by GT Scholars Scholar spotlight What's new?

As part of our scholar spotlight series, we’ve had the pleasure of interviewing one of the scholars on the Bright Ambitions programme – Laura. In this interview, Laura shares her ... Read more

Parent Spotlight – I was so proud of him when he decided to apply for the GT Scholars Youth Board!

by GT Scholars 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. Nicolina tells us more about her experience, why she wanted her son ... Read more

Scholar Spotlight – The Bright Ambitions programme offered me many different opportunities!

by GT Scholars Scholar spotlight Volunteers What's new?

As part of our scholar spotlight series, we’ve had the pleasure of interviewing one of the scholars on the Bright Ambitions programme – Xavier. In this interview, Xavier shares more ... Read more

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet one of our Volunteer Mentors – Rachel

by GT Scholars Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

At GT Scholars we have a great team of volunteer tutors and mentors that are passionate about helping young people learn, grow, and achieve their goals in life. We have ... Read more

Volunteer Spotlight – It’s good to be able to share your own skills with other people!

by GT Scholars Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

At GT Scholars we have a great team of volunteer tutors and mentors that are passionate about helping young people learn, grow, and achieve their goals in life. We have ... Read more

Parent Spotlight – The mentoring programme helped my son to have a focus and direction in life!

by GT Scholars Parent Spotlight Parents Scholar spotlight What's new?

We had the pleasure of interviewing a parent of one of the scholars on the mentoring programme. Bola tells us more about her experience, why she wanted her son to ... Read more

Volunteer Spotlight – I want young people to feel confident about the decisions they make in life

by GT Scholars Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

At GT Scholars we have a great team of volunteer tutors and mentors that are passionate about helping young people learn, grow, and achieve their goals in life. We have ... Read more

Scholar Spotlight – Mentoring gave me someone to engage with, with honest and truthful advice

by Marilyn Scholar spotlight What's new? Young people

As part of our scholar spotlight series, we interviewed one of the scholars on the Young Leaders programme. Please watch the video above for the full interview where Daniel shares ... Read more

A mother and son interview on their experience on the Headstart Programme

by GT Scholars Parents Scholar spotlight What's new?

Interview with scholar Ameer Please tell me a little bit more about yourself, what do you do for fun? My name is Ameer and I’m 13 years old. For fun, ... Read more

9 Quick Tips for New Volunteer Mentors Joining one of our online Mentoring Programmes

by GT Scholars Volunteers What's new?

Our scholars always tell us that their Volunteer Mentors have a huge impact on their progress. When you dedicate yourself to have a positive impact on someone else’s life, to ... Read more

12 Tips for Volunteer Tutors joining one of our online Tutoring Programmes

by GT Scholars Online volunteering Private tutoring Volunteer tutors Volunteers

Volunteering as an online tutor with GT Scholars can be a great and rewarding experience for both the tutor and the tutee. Whether you are an experienced online tutor with ... Read more

How to write your first CV: 12 key tips for young people

by GT Scholars Careers What's new? Young Leaders

A curriculum vitae is Latin for “course of life”, often shortened as CV. It may also be referred to as a résumé, French for “summary”. It’s a documented overview of ... Read more

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

How to design your Career Pathway: 7 Tips to help you get started

by GT Scholars Careers What's new? Young people

Designing a career pathway means planning a path for your career. Regardless of the career, you have chosen, you will need to think about how you’re going to get there. ... Read more

Getting started with Revision

by GT Scholars Exams & Revision What's new? Young people

Many young people leave revision to the last minute because they don’t know how to do it and they have a general fear of the unknown. So the best way ... Read more

13 Tips to help you get started with Studying & Reduce Exam Anxiety

by GT Scholars Exams & Revision What's new? Young people

What do we mean by Study Skills? The dictionary defines ‘Study’ as: The devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject A detailed investigation and analysis ... Read more

7 Effective Skills To Improve Your Employability

by GT Scholars What's new?

Obtaining a degree and having a qualification behind your name is no longer enough to guarantee you the job you were dreaming about. In fact, with each year that passes ... Read more

5 Things You Need To Consider Before Signing Up For Private Tutoring

by GT Scholars What's new?

A study commissioned by the Global Industry Analysts Incorporation (GIA) detailed how the global private tutoring market is projected to surpass $102.8 billion in a few years time. According to ... Read more

10 Of The Best Online Learning Resources

by GT Scholars Learning Resources What's new?

As parents, we all feel the need to ensure that our children are growing and developing and that we’re doing all that we can to facilitate a stimulating environment for ... Read more

An interview with one of our fantastic volunteer mentors – Nileema Patel

by Marilyn Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

Please tell us a bit about yourself Many years ago, I used to teach primary school students as a volunteer and that was a very rewarding experience. Unfortunately, due to ... Read more

Why We Need More Personalised Learning At School

by GT Scholars Educational inequality Improving academic attainment Narrowing the gap Parents What's new?

The concept of personalised learning is centred on providing a more tailored education programme for each learner. It starts by examining and understanding each learner’s needs and then it looks ... Read more

How The Combination Of Private Tutoring and Mentoring Can Help Your Child

by GT Scholars What's new?

Young people can have a lot on their plate when it comes to setting up their future. They need to ensure that they meet their academic goals while also preparing ... Read more

5 Tips To Help You Prepare For Your First Tutoring Session

by GT Scholars What's new?

So you’ve signed up for one-to-one tutoring on one of our programmes? But what are the next steps to help you prepare for your first tutoring session and what do ... Read more

Why Entrepreneurship Needs To Be Included In The Curriculum

by GT Scholars Entrepreneurship Parents What's new?

There are so many entrepreneurs in the world that offer a wealth of inspiration to young people. From Richard Branson to Bill Gates to Oprah Winfrey, the success stories of ... Read more

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

What Education Should Look Like In The 21st Century

by GT Scholars What's new?

Education is a constantly changing system that needs to adjust to the way current generations think while also embracing new information and new technologies. Gone are the days of text-heavy ... Read more

Understanding the Challenges Faced by Young People Living In Care

by GT Scholars What's new?

In 2015, just 6% of young care leavers attended university and in 2014 over 37% of care leavers between the ages of 17 and 19 were not in education, employment ... Read more

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

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

How Can Education Address The Social Mobility Dilemma?

by GT Scholars What's new?

According to the Social Mobility Commission’s State of The Nation Report 2018/19, social mobility in the UK has remained stagnant over the past four years, despite government interventions. This means ... Read more

With So Many Alternative Options, Is University Still Worth It?

by GT Scholars What's new?

With there being so many available options for young people after school, many parents and young people are wondering if going to university is still worth it. Well, like many ... Read more

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

How Have GCSEs Changed Over The Past Few Years?

by GT Scholars What's new?

In an effort to raise the standard of education in England, the government has revised the 30-year-old GCSE system. This new system is the result of a long process of ... Read more

An interview with one of our volunteer online tutors – Janet Cheney

by Marilyn Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

What have you been up to since your last volunteer spotlight interview? The main thing has been moving down to a house in Devon. Online tutoring has been really important ... Read more

Why It Takes A Lot More Than Tutoring For You To Get Your Child Into Oxbridge

by GT Scholars Oxbridge Parents

Oxford and Cambridge Universities, collectively called Oxbridge, are the UK’s most prestigious universities. Being so prestigious also means they are two of the most sought-after universities in the UK and ... Read more

How To Build Resilience And Keep Yourself Motivated!

by GT Scholars What's new?

Being resilient and staying motivated is an important part of personal development. It gives you the confidence to face any challenge head-on and it will help you to never give ... Read more

Should We Focus on Schools or The Home to Improve Social Mobility?

by Sarah-Jane Tollan Corporate Social Responsibility Social mobility What's new?

With a leadership election and a cabinet reshuffle looming, the Secretary of State for Education, Damian Hinds MP’s speech at a Reform event last week on social mobility will likely ... Read more

Great Ideas For One-to-One Tutoring Sessions

by GT Scholars Volunteers What's new?

Tutoring should be a fulfilling experience for your scholar and for yourself. It should not be something that will be dreaded by your scholar and it should be something that ... Read more

How To Keep Your Scholar Interested In Their Tutoring Sessions

by GT Scholars Volunteers What's new?

Being a tutor can be one of the most satisfying and fulfilling roles a person can take on. The opportunity to get to help and guide a young person to ... Read more

7 Useful Skills You Can Develop Through Volunteer Mentoring

by GT Scholars Volunteers What's new?

Volunteer mentoring is a rewarding role that offers the opportunity to really make a tangible and effective difference in the lives of young people. Volunteer mentors receive a real sense ... Read more

Can Volunteer Tutoring Boost Your CV?

by GT Scholars Volunteers What's new?

When it comes to volunteer tutoring, it is often thought that only those on the receiving end of the volunteering service are being benefited. However, there are many short-term and ... Read more

How To Manage Your Time As A Volunteer Tutor Or Mentor

by GT Scholars Volunteers What's new?

In anything you do, time management is very important. Practising good time management will help you to balance various tasks and make sure that you are able to assign a ... Read more

The Importance Of Tutoring For Your Child

by GT Scholars Improving academic attainment Parents

Accessing university or an apprenticeship has become a very competitive process. This means that young people will need to stand out from the crowd, which means going over and beyond ... Read more

Top 10 Jobs Of The Future

by GT Scholars What's new?

When choosing your career path, there is often the dilemma of making sure you’re making the right choice. This does not have to be a dilemma if you take your ... Read more

10 Tried and Tested Study Methods

by GT Scholars What's new?

For some young people, studying can seem like such a daunting and impossible task. However, the good news is that studying can be easily done if you figure out ways ... Read more

Why It Is Important For Our Volunteers To Receive Safeguarding Training

by GT Scholars Volunteers What's new?

As part of the recruitment process, all of our volunteers have to undergo safeguarding training. One of the first things to understand about safeguarding training is that it is not ... Read more

7 Ways Undergraduates Can Boost Their CV By Becoming Volunteer Tutor

by GT Scholars What's new?

When it comes to volunteer tutoring, it is often thought that only those on the receiving end of the volunteering service are being benefited. However, there are many short-term and ... Read more

How To Get The Most Out Of Going To University

by GT Scholars What's new?

University education opens the doors to a bigger, better and opportunity-filled world for its graduates. According to the UN, not only are university graduates better paid in the workplace but ... Read more

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

Education is the Wisest Investment that any Parent can Make in their Child

by GT Scholars What's new?

Knowledge is power, and education is the key to success. We have all heard these mantras repeated throughout our lives – and now we understand the crucial importance of providing ... Read more

Are young people growing addicted to technology?

by GT Scholars What's new?

We live in the information age. Every answer you need is a click away and most children know this by age five. In fact, most children have handled a smartphone ... Read more

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 Differences between Internships, Learnerships and Work Experience

by GT Scholars What's new?

Before delving into what makes internships, learnerships and work experience different, it is good to know that all three do provide a platform for you to learn and gain some ... Read more

Here are some of the reasons why young people would like to join our programmes!

by GT Scholars What's new?

We want to make sure that young people understand their why. We give them that chance by telling us why they want to join one of our programmes. So, as ... Read more

Is Private Tuition Widening The Gap In Attainment?

by GT Scholars What's new?

Every young person has subjects they thrive in, and other subjects that are not so easy for them to get to understand. We all know that high-quality private tutoring can ... Read more

An Interview with a Parent: “I’ve definitely seen a marked improvement in my child’s grades at school”

by GT Scholars Parent Spotlight Parents Scholar spotlight What's new?

As part of the scholar spotlight series, we interviewed a parent of one of the scholars on the Bright Ambitions programme. Please watch the video clip above for the full ... Read more

How To Support Your Gifted And Talented Child

by GT Scholars What's new?

A gifted child is defined as a child who gives evidence of high-performance capability in intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership areas, or in specific academic fields. They often require services ... Read more

Meet one of our Volunteer Tutors – Claire

by GT Scholars Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

As part of our volunteer spotlight series, we interviewed one of our amazing volunteer English tutors, Claire. You can watch the full interview in the video linked above. You can ... Read more

7 Things to look into if you are considering obtaining your Degree in the USA

by GT Scholars What's new?

Studying abroad has become a very common option for young people over the years with the USA being the most popular student destination. According to InternationalStudents.com, the USA has the ... Read more

LSE CHOICE helps young people get into university!

by GT Scholars What's new?

The London School of Economics and Political Science runs a free programme to help young people get into university. LSE CHOICE gives talented young people from London state schools and colleges ... Read more

What is an Enhanced DBS and why do our Volunteer Tutors and Mentors need this?

by GT Scholars Volunteers What's new?

Volunteering as a tutor or mentor for young people is a great way to give back to your community, to help young people that require assistance, and to be an ... Read more

How volunteer tutors and mentors can make the most out of their volunteer experience

by GT Scholars Volunteers What's new?

Volunteering can be a unique experience since you are providing services to young people who need it, but you are also benefiting from a wonderful and fulfilling opportunity. Although you ... Read more

Communication tips for volunteer tutors and mentors

by GT Scholars Volunteers What's new?

Good communication is usually taken for granted in environments where adults work together since there is the assumption that everyone has the necessary communication skills to interact with people on ... Read more

5 Discussion Topics for Volunteer Mentors to Include in Their Mentoring Sessions

by GT Scholars Volunteers What's new?

As a mentor, you want to help build your mentee’s self-confidence and help them to be more positive and goal-orientated, while also making sure that they are well-adjusted to the ... Read more

An Interview with a Parent: “I find that the GT Scholars approach supports the parents and the child as well”

by GT Scholars Parent Spotlight Parents What's new?

As part of the scholar spotlight series, we interviewed a parent of one of the scholars on the Bright Ambitions programme. Please listen to the audio clip above for the ... Read more

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 Practical Tips For Online Tutoring

by GT Scholars Volunteers What's new?

In a world dominated by technology, online tutoring has become a convenient and reliable solution for young people seeking a tutoring programme. Although mostly similar to the classic method of ... Read more

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

Meet one of our Volunteer Mentors – Sophie Germain

by Marilyn Volunteer mentors Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

Who are the volunteer mentors of GT Scholars? Every once in a while we conduct an interview with one of our amazing volunteers so we can introduce them to you ... Read more

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

Why Apprenticeships Need To Be Promoted As An Alternative To University

by GT Scholars Apprenticeships Volunteer mentors Young people

One of the main questions asked by recruiters worldwide is whether a job applicant has the relevant experience for the role applied for. Knowledge can be one of the crucial ... Read more

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

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

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

7 Ways to Use Technology for Good

by GT Scholars Growth mindset Post 16 What's new? Young people

Parenting can be challenging at times as it is, but parenting in the 21st century certainly brings on board a whole lot of different concerns. Especially when it comes to ... Read more

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!

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

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

7 ways you or a private tutor can reignite your child’s love for learning

by Marilyn Growth mindset Parents What's new? Young people

Learning is an important activity which is necessary to keep our brains healthy and active. We begin to learn from the moment we are born and continue to do so ... Read more

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?

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

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

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

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

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

Life is not fair and other messages parents and private tutors need to start telling their kids

by Marilyn What's new?

As parents we love our kids and we want to protect them from some of the harsh realities of this life and the disappointment that goes along with it. But, ... Read more

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

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

by Marilyn Parents

There is no set manual to follow when raising successful children, but psychological research has narrowed down a few factors that will most likely result in success. It comes as ... Read more

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

by GT Scholars 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 represents who you ... Read more

An Interview With Our Founder, Temi Kamson

by GT Scholars Our story Social mobility Volunteers What's new?

If you ever wondered about the story behind GT Scholars and how it was founded, then watch this interview with our founder, Temi Kamson. Temi has a Masters in Civil ... Read more

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

by Marilyn Growth mindset

Dr Carol Dweck said it best: “If parents want to give their children a gift, the best thing they can do is teach them to love challenges, be intrigued by ... Read more

7 Ways to Prepare For an Interview

by GT Scholars Young people

There are many times in life when you will find yourself needing to prepare for an interview. It could be your sixth-form college, university, or job interviews. So preparing yourself ... Read more

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

by GT Scholars Oxbridge Parents

The University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge (collectively known as Oxbridge) are two of the most prestigious universities in the UK and the world. They have a long ... Read more

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

Five skills you need to get that scholarship you’ve always wanted

by GT Scholars University What's new? Young people

Getting into university is one thing, but being able to financially survive it is another matter. The gravity of the student loans and the increase in the cost of living ... Read more

Meet one of our volunteer Maths tutors – Alex

by GT Scholars Other Volunteer Roles Our Impact Volunteer spotlight Volunteers What's new?

Every few weeks we conduct an interview with one of our amazing volunteers to find out more about them, why they decided to volunteer with GT Scholars and how their ... Read more

6 Misconceptions that young people need to address before embarking on a degree or an apprenticeship

by Temi Kamson University

University debt has now risen to £100 billion in the UK, and it’s set to keep rising. Many young people are now looking into alternatives to university. You can read ... Read more

Free download: 21 scholarships, bursaries and awards for young people

by GT Scholars Scholarships What's new?

There are hundreds of scholarships, bursaries and awards offered by charities, large corporations and top universities. We’ve compiled a list of 21 scholarships, bursaries and awards for young people in ... Read more

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

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

A Recap of The Annual Careers Day 2017: Work experience for Young People, Role models and Gamification

by Temi Kamson Careers What's new? Work experience Young people

I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone that attended our annual careers day on Saturday 18th March 2017. We had a brilliant turnout and an inspirational panel. I ... Read more

8 things you need to consider when choosing a tutoring programme

by Xana Loyola Growth mindset Parents Private tutoring What's new?

Research from the Sutton Trust shows that 42% of pupils in London aged 11-16, have had private tutoring at some point in their academic careers. This shows that private tutoring ... Read more

5 reasons why extra homework may be negatively affecting your child’s chances in life

by Kate Lacey What's new? Young people

The topic of homework is currently at the centre of hot debates, not just in the UK but across Europe, as people argue about the possible negative effects that it ... Read more

10 Free learning apps to learn everything from Geography to Human anatomy

by Kate Lacey Learning Resources What's new? Young people

We know that young people spend way too much time on their phones but did you know that there are a multitude of apps available online that could boost your ... Read more

Have you ever wanted to form a new habit or get rid of an old one?

by GT Scholars Growth mindset What's new? Young people

It’s easy to think that some people are smart and others aren’t. Growth mindset teaches us that every one can improve. This video takes growth mindset one step further by ... Read more

12 tips to help young people build homework and study habits

by Kate Lacey Parents

It can be highly stressful for the entire family when a child struggles to complete homework or study for an exam. Fortunately, it does not have to be this way. ... Read more

What will you gain from the programme?

by GT Scholars Growth mindset Our Impact Parents What's new? Young people

GT Scholars is no ordinary tutoring programme! Our scholars benefit from improved grades, increased confidence, motivation and raised aspirations. Click on the video to find out what our scholars have ... Read more

A message to young people – It’s never too late to get started on your dreams!

by GT Scholars Growth mindset What's new? Young people

We know that young people face a range of challenges when working towards their aspirations. You may have huge ambitions but doubt you’re own abilities. Here’s a little dose of ... Read more

Croydon youth get an educational boost from GT Scholars

by GT Scholars Our story Parents Private tutoring What's new?

In case you haven’t heard already, GT Scholars has recently received funding to continue it’s programme in the London borough of Croydon. The programme will be running during the academic year ... Read more

Is Helicopter Parenting Affecting Your Child’s Progress?

by Elaine Mead Growth mindset What's new?

What is Helicopter Parenting? Helicopter parenting might not be a term you’re particularly familiar with, but you are probably familiar with the type of parent it refers to – you ... Read more

Do You Have a Growth Mindset and Why Does That Even Matter?

by Elaine Mead Growth mindset

A growth Mindset is something you’ll hear quite often in schools at the moment, and it’s about time! Professor Carol Dweck establishes that individuals have two types of Mindset: a ... Read more

Need private tutoring support for your child? – Read this first!

by Kate Lacey Parents Private tutoring What's new?

Many parents contact us to request after-school homework support, one-off private tutoring sessions, private home tutoring and last minute revision classes for the days leading up to their child’s GCSE ... Read more

Will Private Tuition benefit my Child?

by Elaine Mead Growth mindset Private tutoring What's new?

When it comes to private tuition, there’s no “one size fits all’ or blanket consensus that it will definitely benefit every child. It comes down the individual child, their goals ... Read more

Could you become an ambassador for GT Scholars?

by GT Scholars What's new?

Ambassadors: Our ambassadors are a network of dedicated volunteers that actively promote and support GT Scholars in their spare time. Ambassadors can be undergraduates, graduates or professionals. Availability: Ambassadors are ... Read more

Join our panel of speakers

by GT Scholars What's new?

Speaker panel: We hold a range of courses, workshops and events throughout the year and we are always looking for graduates, undergraduates, apprentices and other professionals to share their experiences ... Read more

We need to make sure students are well informed about their options post 16

by Lawrence Williams Apprenticeships Careers Narrowing the gap Post 16 University Volunteer mentors What's new? Work experience Young people

Post 16 options Every young person is required to be in some form of education or training from the ages of 16-18. These years can be an incredibly exciting period, ... Read more

7 things to think about when choosing a university

by Lawrence Williams University

University can be one of life’s most exciting and rewarding times. But before you get there, choosing the right university is challenging. I went through the application process a few ... Read more

Choosing a university course? 5 tips from a recent graduate to help you make the right choice

by Lawrence Williams University

So you’ve been working hard preparing for university, you’re pretty sure you’ll get the grades, and maybe you even know which university you’ll go to… but there’s a huge decision ... Read more

Parents: Local libraries are closing and what this means for educational equality

by Katie Dawes Narrowing the gap Parents Social mobility What's new?

Recently, the BBC reported that around 343 local libraries in the UK closed in the last six years. The rest of the article continues to discuss the effects this has ... Read more

Busting 4 Common Concerns About Private Tuition

by Temi Kamson Private tutoring

Parents are becoming increasingly concerned about widespread cuts to our education system, so it’s no surprise that reports show that more children than ever are using private tutors. Headteachers have ... Read more

Parents: How to Secure Your Child’s Future in an Unpredictable World

by Katie Dawes Parents

Last month the British public voted to leave the EU. Whether you are for or against the UK’s break away from the union, it’s safe to say that the future ... Read more

7 Gifts and Talents You May Not Realise Your Child Has

by Elaine Mead Parents

Sometimes we get so focused on the measurements of talent and success – high grades, participation in sports, and winning competitions. We often forget our children have several natural gifts ... Read more

Are students becoming too reliant on private tutors?

by GT Scholars Private tutoring

There are many reasons why hiring a private tutor might seem like a good idea for your children. If they’re genuinely struggling in a subject, they can provide the support ... Read more

3 ways to boost your child’s academic confidence

by Kaylia Dunstan Parents What's new?

The way your child feels about their subjects often dictates how successful they are in getting good grades. We’re not talking about self-esteem here, but self confidence – the perception ... Read more

The world of free online education

by Katie Dawes Learning Resources Post 16 What's new?

Next month is the 25th anniversary of the World Wide Web. In the last 25 years, we have seen posted letters turn into e-mail and witnessed the birth of social ... Read more

Are you managing your time effectively?

by Katie Dawes Young people

We all know how stressful studies can be, especially before exams. When it comes to your studies, research has shown that having good time management skills can not only improve ... Read more

Could private tutoring be detrimental to your child’s future?

by Katie Dawes Private tutoring

In the last ten years, the number of UK students receiving private tuition has increased from 18% to 25%, and theories vary on whether this results from stretched resources in schools or ... Read more

Why run free enrichment events for young people and their parents?

by Temi Kamson Behind the scenes Our story Volunteers What's new?

Every so often people will ask us why we run free events. Why put so much effort, time and funding into our events? The information we share at our events ... Read more

What would happen if your child embraced a growth mindset?

by Temi Kamson Growth mindset

Dr Carol Dweck is a Stanford professor and one of the world’s leading researchers on motivation. Her research on growth mindsets and fixed mindsets has had a profound impact on ... Read more

What makes a successful scholar – After-school tuition and revision classes? – Part 1

by Temi Kamson Narrowing the gap

Do revision classes and after-school tuition a successful scholar make? With so many challenges and changes facing the state school education system, it would be too easy to blame it ... Read more

Is private tutoring enough? : What makes a successful scholar (Part 2)

by GT Scholars Narrowing the gap

What are the top students doing differently? Are they taking an active role and receiving private tutoring, or are they taking a passive role in their education and simply hoping ... Read more

What makes a successful scholar – A culture of self-motivation, strategy and support (Part 3)

by GT Scholars Narrowing the gap

Maths tutoring, English tutoring and Science tutoring are becoming more popular in schools. Many schools offer private home tutoring, after-school tutoring, and revision classes. Yet, poor attainment still needs to ... Read more

Getting into Journalism

by GT Scholars What's new? Work experience

ITV News and Media Trust have teamed together to bring BREAKING INTO NEWS for young people aged 18-25 that are interested in building a career in journalism. Apply by Monday ... Read more

Extra-curricular activities to boost your personal statement or CV

by Katie Dawes University

Your teenage years can be consumed by getting the grades for work or University. But it doesn’t all have to be about studying! Taking part in extra-curricular activities breaks up ... Read more

A huge thank you to EY Graduates

by GT Scholars What's new?

Earlier this month we had the opportunity of gaining free support and advice from graduates at EY. We had a brilliant couple of days meeting some impressive graduates with Ernst ... Read more

Fantastic opportunity for young people in Year 12 – Applications close 21st December 2016

by GT Scholars What's new?

Social Mobility Foundation- "The smartest thing I did all year" from Social Mobility Foundation on Vimeo. ... Read more

Our name has officially changed to GT Scholars

by GT Scholars Parents

For anyone who has been on the pilot programme, you will be aware that we used the phrase GT Schools to describe the programme. We’re now incorporated as a Community ... Read more

The importance of the name ‘GT Scholars’

by GT Scholars Growth mindset Our Impact Volunteers What's new? Young people

When we launched the GT Scholars programme, we wanted to create a programme that would have a high impact on students’ attainment. This was particularly important in helping students from ... Read more

Dear Me – A great message to every teenage girl!

by GT Scholars Young people

We stumbled upon this online and thought it was great advice to include in the GT Blog. It’s a great message to every girl. This time of your life can ... Read more

We’ve won the Lloyds Start-up award from School for Social Entrepreneurs!

by GT Scholars Our Impact

We’re pleased to announce that The GT Scholar’s Programme recently won the Lloyds Start-up Award from School for Social Entrepreneurs! What is the Lloyd Start-up Award & The School for ... Read more

Russell Group Universities: What are they and do they matter?

by GT Scholars University

With so many courses to choose from and so many things to consider, choosing the right university can be tough. Students have to think about the grade expectations, if they ... Read more

What is a growth mindset?

by GT Scholars Growth mindset

“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t–you’re right.” ~ Henry Ford A growth mindset means you believe your abilities and intelligence are not fixed and can be ... Read more

Apprenticeships are fast becoming an alternative to university

by GT Scholars Work experience

As you may already know, at GT Scholars, we believe that getting into a highly competitive university is an excellent way to get into a highly competitive career. But what ... Read more

Let’s get rid of ‘average’

by GT Scholars Growth mindset

While ‘average’ may be a good way to describe the middle group of children. Looking at each child individually, you will discover that no child is ‘average’ and can improve ... Read more

Share your story!

Would you like to contribute to the blog? Do you have a story or experience that you would like to share with our website visitors? We would love to hear from you!

Click here to find out more!