David | Fast Effective Reading

Education

David gained a BA from Oxford in Classics and a DipEd (Hons) from the OU. As we are taught to read only once in our lives, we fall into bad habits which limit our potential.

Course Outline

  • Double, even treble, current reading speeds, yet maintain accuracy
  • Develop a range of speeds appropriate to what you are reading and why
  • Concentrate in a more focused way; stop your mind wandering
  • Take notes at the best time and when not to
  • Preview effectively to decide what you need to read and at what speed
  • Retain more key information

Aakash | Criminal Law

Education

Aakash sat and passed the New York bar in July 2019 and has a doctorate-level degree. Aakash initially read Law in Chicago having graduated from KCL with a degree in Philosophy and Mathematics. Aakash is an international human rights lawyer and licensed New York attorney with experience in England & Wales Criminal Courts.  

Course Outline 

  • A three-day course, including time spent in a courtroom 
  • Opportunity for school students to gain real-life law experience 
  • Support with university application 

Chris | Coding

Education

Chris is an educational technologist with a background in philosophy. Over the last seven years in edtech he has given tutorials and designed courses that empower young learners to create with code. He has run sessions in some of the top prep schools in London, and is passionate about sharing his love for technology.

Course Outline 

  • Introduction to coding

  • Programming concepts

  • Scripting languages

  • Creating applications

  • Developing and publishing

Owen | Political Awareness

Education

Owen holds a Masters in Modern History from Oxford University, and also a BA and LLB from the University of Natal. He has been Head of Politics at Marlborough College and the King’s School, Canterbury and is now Sub-Dean of Pavocat’s Counter-Corruption Academy. He has organised conferences on Global Issues at Chatham House, RUSI and the Frontline Club. 

Course Outline 

  • Conflict, War and Terrorism

  • Threats to Democracy

  • Political Thought from Plato to NATO.

  • Social and Political Impact of the Pandemic.

George | Survival

Education

George is a world record-breaking explorer and is on a mission to rewild humans. He believes that through the outdoors we can change lives. George will be delivering an outdoor enrichment course like no other. Both digitally and in person, George will be guiding students through the softer skills that aren’t taught on the curriculum. From making camps, fires and shelters to survival, foraging and leadership. George is a passionate enthusiastic explorer who wishes to share his experiences with the next generation.

Course Outline (In Person) 

  • Building a shelter to live in

  • Lighting a fire to cook on

  • Finding water to survive

  • Cooking food on an open fire

  1. Chi | Body and Mind
  2. Oliver | Intro to Medicine
  3. Will | General Studies
  4. Bella | Philosophical Thinkers

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