12 Effective Teaching Strategies That Are Proven to Work

Effective teaching strategies are positive methods that make kids want to learn and retain information better. Click here to find out what the top 12 are.

The Life and Times of Maria Montessori: A Brief Biography

Learn more about Maria Montessori, her life and the ideas that shaped her approach. Helping you make the right decision for your child's education.

Seven Top Tips to Make Amazing Montessori Rooms

Read on for an introduction to what makes Montessori rooms special with seven easy tips to help you build one in your own home.

The Complete Guide to Montessori Schools

Are you thinking of sending your child to a Montessori school? Our guide to this type of schooling will help you decide!

Everything You Need to Know About Waldorf Schools

Are you thinking about sending your child to a Waldorf school? Our helpful guide will tell you everything you need to know!

Boarding Schools in the UK. Harmful to Students or a Really Good Idea?

Discover the pros and cons of UK boarding schools. Unrivalled centres for academic excellence or harmful to your child’s mental health?

A Guide to Forest Schools and Their Benefits

Learn about what forest schools are all about, the principles of forest schools, their benefits and how they can help your child thrive in life!

The History of Homeschooling in the UK

Interested in the history of homeschooling? The pandemic propelled homeschooling into the spotlight and we're going to share some surprising statistics.

The Perfect Montessori Activity for Every Age to Enjoy

Discover a Montessori activity to help your child learn and grow at home. We'll tell you how to set them. We guarantee fun for everyone involved!

What Is Open-Ended Play and How Can it Benefit My Child?

For downtime with no limits, no rules and no need for the latest tech toys, open-ended play offers a variety of benefits for your child.

Montessori Education Explained

Read our Learning Expert’s explanation about the Montessori education system, it’s methods, advantages and disadvantages.

Montessori Toys: Our Top 10

As part of our Montessori series, read our Learning Expert’s guide to Montessori toys for infants; their purpose and what to buy.

How Chess for Kids Can Aid Logical Thinking

This guide explains how playing chess aids the development of logical, strategic and critical thinking in children. We give you tips on how to start.

A Guide to Montessori Toilet Training

Read our Learning Expert’s advice on approaching toilet training using the Montessori method. This is part of our in-depth Montessori series at GoStudent.

Independent Schools: Are They Worth it and What Type to Choose?

Are you wondering whether to send your kid to one of the UK's many independent schools? Keep reading to find out all of the benefits and what to consider.