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Practical guides for families and students

Short, evidence-led guides you can put into practice at home.

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The OPINION Framework

How to hold a strong opinion and say it well: the three rules, practice exercises and a 14-day plan I use with students and professionals preparing for interviews at leading schools, universities and international programmes.

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A parent's guide to independent schooling

How to read a school's results properly, what to ask on open days, and how to judge pastoral care beyond the brochure.

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A-levels or the IB: a decision guide for families

A structured way for families to decide based on how their child actually learns, rather than on league tables alone.

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Childhood in a digital world

What the evidence says about screens, attention and play — without the panic.