Education Insights

25th September, 2026

20 Years of Enjoy Education.

Twenty years ago, Enjoy began with a simple belief: every child deserves to feel seen. In this personal reflection, our founder, Kate Shand shares the experiences that shaped Enjoy, from the transformative impact of one-to-one tuition to building a more personalised approach to education. Looking back at 20 years of change, she explores what still matters and what comes next for Enjoy.

23rd September, 2026

It is a Marathon, not a Sprint: how to set the pace for a positive year ahead. By Lucy Hughes, Head of Private Tuition

Starting the school year at full speed isn’t always the best way to finish it well. Lucy Hughes, Head of Private Tuition, explores how sustainable routines, good sleep, regular breaks and a flexible approach to learning can help students maintain their energy and focus throughout the year.

3rd March, 2026

The Invisible Middle: Supporting Children Who Aren't Failing, But Aren't Thriving

Some children are not failing at school, but they are not truly thriving either. They cope, achieve “fine” results, and stay under the radar, while confidence, motivation and enjoyment quietly erode. This “invisible middle” often reflects gaps in learning foundations, study skills, confidence, or fit with the school environment...not a lack of ability. This insight explores how parents can support these students without turning home life into constant intervention, and when targeted, high-quality tuition can make the biggest difference.

19th December, 2025

You Are Not Behind. You Are Just in a Different System: A Practical Guide for International Students Arriving in the UK

Many international students arriving in the UK feel “behind” in their first term, not because of ability, but because the education system works differently. Changes in curriculum detail, assessment style and independent study expectations can make even strong students feel unsettled at first. This guide explains the most common adjustment challenges and how targeted support, from bridging tuition to study skills coaching and mentoring, helps students settle quickly and succeed with confidence in the UK system.

4th December, 2025

Learning Without Limits: Why Enjoy Education Is Bringing World-Class Learning to the World’s Finest Yachts

Enjoy Education is partnering with IYC to bring world-class, fully personalised learning to the world’s finest yachts. With inspiring settings, uninterrupted time and teaching designed around each guest, learning becomes a natural and enriching part of life on board. From early years to university prep and adult learning, our global tutor network creates programmes shaped around each charter itinerary; from history in Greece to marine biology in the Caribbean. Together, Enjoy Education and IYC offer a new kind of charter experience. Adventure and achievement in one unforgettable journey.

4th December, 2025

When School Isn’t Enough: The Difference an Exceptional Tutor Can Make in a Competitive Year

In competitive academic years, GCSEs, A Levels, scholarship exams and university applications; even bright, hardworking students can start to feel the pressure. Confidence wobbles, gaps appear, and progress stalls, leaving parents wondering whether school alone can provide the support their child truly needs. This guide explains how to recognise when extra help is needed and why an exceptional tutor can make all the difference. Truly outstanding tutors diagnose underlying gaps, teach strategy as well as content, and build confidence as deliberately as they build grades. With personalised plans, instant feedback and targeted stretch, students move from feeling overwhelmed to in control. For families navigating a high-stakes year, the right tutor can turn uncertainty into clarity and potential into performance.

12th November, 2025

How to Choose the Right Tutor for a Teen Who’s Lost Motivation

When a once-curious teen starts to switch off from learning, the right tutor can make all the difference. At Enjoy Education, we know that low motivation is rarely about laziness; it’s about confidence, connection and finding the right approach. The best tutors listen first, understand what’s really behind the disengagement, and rebuild belief through small, achievable wins. Our tutors combine academic expertise with empathy, helping teenagers rediscover their curiosity and sense of capability. With careful personality matching, structured support and regular feedback, we help families turn frustration into steady progress and motivation back into momentum.

22nd September, 2025

Designing the Ideal Home Learning Space: Focus-Boosting Tips from Our Director of Studies

This blog offers simple, practical ways to make home study spaces work harder for children. With advice on light, comfort, organisation, and personal touches, it shows parents how small changes can spark focus, independence and enjoyment in learning.

18th September, 2025

Boarding vs. Day School: A Global Parents Guide to the British System

This guide helps international parents weigh the choice between boarding and day schools in the UK. It outlines the key features, benefits, and considerations of each option. Exploring pastoral care, independence, and global community at boarding schools to family involvement, lower fees, and daily routines at day schools. With practical advice on lifestyle fit, academic opportunities, and financial planning, it frames the decision as finding the environment where a child will thrive both personally and academically.