by Clarendon Tutors | May 21, 2026 | News
When Clarendon was at senior school, they took streaming extremely seriously. Not, methinks, out of some profound pedagogical insight, but because they thought that ritual humiliation was character building. They would sit us down in school assembly and read our exam...
by Tim | May 19, 2026 | News
When choosing the right educational approach for children preparing for competitive entrance exams such as the 7+ and 11+, at Clarendon Tutors we utilise two teaching methods: spiral learning and mastery learning. Both approaches aim to improve understanding and...
by Tim | May 1, 2026 | News
Happy international workers day, comrade, or, depending on your ideological orientation, happy Beltane! The summer is here. When yours truly was at a sweet little boarding school in Sussex, the girls use to adorn their hair with blossom and wash their faces with the...
by Tim | Apr 23, 2026 | News
Alright, fine, I’ll admit it: the thought of the AI super tutor has kept me up some nights over the last few years. My dreams have been haunted by that sinister, feathered monster Duo from Duolingo. I’ve even wondered what I would retrain in; my wife may well...
by Tim | Apr 16, 2026 | News
You will tell me, in that informed, thoughtful and balanced way of yours, that declinism – the belief that society and culture is in a state of permanent decline – is skewed by a cognitive bias that views the past more optimistically than it warrants and...
by Clarendon Tutors | Apr 13, 2026 | News
Marlborough College is one of the UK’s most prestigious co-educational boarding schools, known for its rich history, expansive campus, and commitment to academic and personal excellence. Founded in 1843, the school blends tradition with innovation, offering a broad...
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