Posted on 10th June 2013

Who invented Father’s Day?

 As this year's Father's Day approaches, we decided to find out where the whole tradition actually comes from. We also happened to discover some rather more unconventional ways other parts of the world celebrate good old dad. Read on to find out more...

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Posted on 28th May 2013

Creating a Perfect Revision Timetable

Revision is upon us! Dunn duuuuun DUUUUUUUN! Cue thunder and lightning, possibly also maniacal laughter. But revision doesn't need to be all horror, gloom and pain. Not if you're smart from the beginning and plan your way through the madness. Whether you're 3 or 33 days away from your exams, having a timetable helps massively because it means you know what you need to do and because it keeps those ever rising panic levels in check. So here's our step-by-step guide on how to create an exam timetable that is perfect for you.

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Posted on 23rd May 2013

Our Five Favourite Things to Do This Half-Term

Half-term time again! To make the most of this all-too-brief break here are five family friendly events and activities, handpicked by the Enjoy Education team, that will keep you and your children busy, laughing and learning.

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Posted on 20th May 2013

What to eat before an exam

Exam period is truly upon us and while people are cramming ideas into their brains, they can forget that sometimes what you eat during the day of your exam can be just as important as what you managed to revise all those weeks beforehand. So what should you eat (other than exam papers and other people's brains of course)? Read on to find out.

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Posted on 16th May 2013

When should you hire a private tutor?

Here at Enjoy Education we take tutoring seriously and we want to make sure that every party involved is happy with the services we offer. So we felt it best to put together a list of key situations where we consider tutoring appropriate.

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Posted on 2nd May 2013

Top tips for a great interview

By Tobias Chapple

One of the trickest things in life to prepare for is an interview and this is true whether you’re 8 or 58. A lot of London’s top schools require interviews before accepting a student and this can be a very scary thing. Don’t panic though; these interviews are mainly meant to be a way to get to know you. Here’s a list of advice to help you be your best on the big day.

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Posted on 23rd April 2013

Five films every History student should watch

We’ve put together a list of five films that are relatively historically accurate for different historical periods so that you can have an idea of what went on and what life was really like. This a list aimed at GCSE level students and above.

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Posted on 15th April 2013

Why did the Titanic sink?

When it was first launched, the Titanic was called the greatest ship the world has ever seen. It was top of the range when it came to luxury, equipped with an on-board swimming pool, restaurants, libraries, and even a gym. It was meant to be ‘unsinkable’. But, as everyone knows, this great ship sank. In fact, the Titanic sank 101 years ago to the day. We all know that it collided with an iceberg but icebergs are, you know, BIG. Things you’d think captains would avoid. So what happened?

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Posted on 8th April 2013

Top London family activities for the Easter hols

School’s still out for some, and with the lovely weather we’ve (finally) been having, it’s time to get out and make the most of the fun family happenings around London. We’ve selected a variety of cool and fun things going on this week which range from secret missions to plays about eggs. Egg-citing, isn’t it?

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Posted on 3rd April 2013

How to Structure an Essay

We saw last week how to break down a question by identifying its keywords and looking at what ideas and associations came from them. To boost your grade, you now need to structure your thoughts clearly in writing – what is otherwise known as an essay.

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