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Looking for talented young musicians for SoundAdviceUK

by Laura

SoundAdviceUK (www.soundadviceuk.com) are looking for talented young musicians (whether that be a band, or a solo artist, a singer or a pianist) who would like the chance to perform in an intimate London venue with a great atmosphere. We're a team of volunteers who put together a monthly live music/...

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Child Genius of the Year 2014

by Sara Vazquez Shaw

Is your child a marvel at maths or a whizz with words? Web-coding whizzkid or strategic game supremo? Novelist, blogger or persuasive public speaker? Business brain or ingenious inventor?

If you know a 5-12* year old who would relish meeting like-minded bright young children...and if he or she woul...

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Could you be Young Musician of the Year?

by Isa Benedetti

First Tutors is pleased to announce a fantastic opportunity for young people (under 17 years old) in the Wickford area of Essex. The Wickford Rotary Club are holding a 'Young Musician of the Year' competition, and are inviting applications from those who play music and instruments in the Classical g...

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The Unexamined Life

by Charlie

...is not worth living, according to Plato. But what if our education system changed from being exam-centric to being structured around some other method of determining aptitude?

At present, kids in the UK are tested internally at Key Stage 1 and 3, and nationally at KS2, GCSE, AS and A Level: a ...

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Discount fees to study abroad - Erasmus

by Sara

The Minister of State for Universities and Science Mr. David Willets, who was responsible for raising tuition fees to £9,000 per year, has surprisingly announced a substantial discount on tuition fees for those students who spend two or more terms at an overseas university.

The UK ranks 25th in t...

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