If you're looking to improve your maths skills, look no further. We round up the best free resources, courses and qualifications to make use of as an adult maths learner.
March 14 is International Day of Mathematics (IDM), also known as Pi Day. This day helps promote the importance of maths and its...
Read more ›The last main gatepost of the entrance exam world is the Common Entrance Exam for children aged 13. Normally taken by pupils whose junior schools go up to age 12, this is also a very popular exam amongst boarding schools. Here are some resources to help you and your budding teen conquer the Common E...
Read more ›If you have never learnt to play an instrument, it's not too late. With studies showing it is one of the best ways to help keep the brain healthy, here are the top benefits of learning to play an instrument as an adult.
It will keep your brain in top conditionResearchers at Penn's School of Medic...
Read more ›Possibly the biggest event in the independent schools' calendar, the 11+ is the most common entrance exam around. Most children take around four entrance exams, with successful candidates invited for an interview before (hopefully) being offered a place. Here's First Tutors' pick of the best resourc...
Read more ›It's human nature to seek out information that corresponds with our beliefs, so listening to alternative and new points of view allows you to think critically about what you believe. Podcasts are a brilliant way to do this as they expose you to the theories and beliefs of thought leaders in every fi...
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