Membership

2018/19MEMBERSHIP



WELCOME TO OPPIDANOppidan Education was set up by Henry and Walter in 2016 to offer a fresh approach to one-on-one support through the concept of mentoring. Self-worth, confidence and adaptabilityform the core objectives behind an ethos that goes beyond the confines of exam preparation.This philosophy is reflected through Oppidan Camps, our summer camps for prep-schoolaged children that prepare them for life both inside and outside the classroom.We believe wholeheartedly in the role of a mentor in a child’s development. Ourphilosophy, both within the scope of mentoring and our summer camps, continues tofocus on the soft skills associated with self-worth, confidence and perspective, whichtogether help children engage with the challenges ahead of them. Having people whomake it their business to nurture children and keep them grounded is of huge value inan increasingly uncertain world for the younger generation.It’s been wonderful to see the positive reaction from so many of you and we hugelyappreciate your support as we develop a fresh approach within the education sector.As we expand our mentoring reach both at home and overseas, we owe it to you thatthese last two years have been an enormous pleasure and we very much look forwardto continuing our work together.HENRY FABER & WALTER KERR Directors of Oppidan Education O2

Oppidan Education has a completely fresh approach to otherplayers in the market. They ‘mentor the individual’ rather than ‘tutor the child’ which brings much more than just the exam results. I can’t recommend them highly enough. ANYA HINDMARCH MBE OUR MISSION HENRY FABER Our narrative is clear: if children are able to invest in the idea of learning, Founder & Director there is no limit as to what they can achieve. Oppidan Education was set up in 2016 with a clear purpose in mind: to change the expectation amongst children as to the value of one-on-one teaching.O3

FELICITY McDONALD TILLY ST AUBYNMarketing & Events Manager Client Manager WALTER KERR Founder & Director

Thank you very much to Oppidan Camps for the brilliant guidance and support you have shown Ed and us over the past year. You have significantly enhanced him as a candidate whatever the end result. He is not over-prepared or over-tutored but simply more confident in himself. He now talks freely to adults about his interests and ideas where before he might have shied away from conversation. Ed also counts his mentor as a good friend, which is a testament to you and your approach. MOTHER OF ED, YEAR-6 STUDENTO5



WHAT IS MEMBERSHIP?Membership brings you and your child tothe heart of Oppidan Education. It is ourcommitment to ensuring that throughouttheir education, your child has ongoing andtrustworthy support from us, as well as fullaccess to our mentors and our dedicatedclient team.

WHY OPPIDAN EDUCATION?I N N O VA T I V E OUR MENTORS COLLABORATIONSOppidan offers a dynamic Oppidan’s mentors are Our success in working withapproach to learning through the enthusiastic, dedicated and schools highlights the value ofconcept of mentoring that will inspiring individuals with a mentoring as an educationalhelp your child engage with their proven track record of success with concept of real merit. Very feweducation. Our approach builds children and their parents; they companies work directly withconfidence and self-worth. aim to disassociate education from schools, so we are proud of the the formalities of school life. relationships we maintain across the UK. O8

WHAT DOES MEMBERSHIP OFFER ME? • One-on-One Mentoring ​ • Pre-Test Advice for 7+, 8+, 11+ & 13+ Assessments ​ • School & University Advice​ • School Placements for Domestic & International Families​ • Oppidan Camps (April – September) ​ • Educational Events in London I appreciate what Oppidan are doing, treating children like young adults, stimulating their learning and having fun. You are really onto something here, filling a great need. His confidence, self-esteem and self-worth are through the roof. This is a godsend, thank you.  MR. VELEZ, FATHER OF 11-YEAR-OLD BOYO9

TIMELINE SENIOR SCHOOL MENTORING CHOICES & SUPPORT AT ADVICE SENIOR SCHOOL OPPIDAN CAMPS UK & US UNIVERSITY ADVICE & SUPPORT 7 9-10 10-13 8-13 14-16 13-18 15-18 16-187+/8+ EXAM (I)GCSE/ SUPPORT A-LEVEL/IB/ PRE-U SUBJECT (I)GCSE/ CHOICES A-LEVEL/IB/ PRE-U EXAM 11+/13+ PRE- TEST & EXAM SUPPORT SUPPORT

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT & ADVICE Our team is committed to helping your child understand the various options throughout their education. ONSITE VISITS You are welcome to come to the office to speak to the team and discuss what we can do for your child. DEDICATED CLIENT MANAGER To help you manage the relationship between you and your mentors. EDUCATIONAL EVENTS Invitations to you and your guests to quarterly education events with your children, run by Oppidan.

MONTHLY NEWSLETTERSTo update you on recent events and changes within the educationindustry. OUR PROMISE The promise to reimburse you for your first lesson if the initial fit isn’t right. ​CAMP DISCOUNT5% off Oppidan Camp places for children. A discount is alsoadded if you book onto multiple camps.​ MEMBERSHIP DRINKS Membership drinks over the course of the year to meet new mentors and families from similar schools.



MENTORING OUTREACH PROGRAMMEWe wholeheartedly believe in the role that a mentor plays in a child’s life. As such,we are committed to helping children from diverse backgrounds gain access to one-on-one support. 10% of our membership goes to supporting our aim of makingmentoring readily available to everyone. CHARITY OF THE YEAR 2018 Oppidan Education has chosen Children and the Arts to be our charity of the year; a national charity tackling inequality through sustained arts experiences. We wholeheartedly agree with their ethos, and are aligned in our belief that engagement in other areas of education can brighten a child’s life and aid their development. We have set ourselves a target of £5,000 to raise this year. O14

PRICINGMembership with Oppidan costs £240 per year.MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL DETAILSMemberships are annual and are renewed on the anniversary ofyour first lesson. We will contact you beforehand to let you knowthat your membership is up for renewal.PAYMENT OPTIONS• Invoices are sent on the 1st of every month. We kindly ask for payment to be made within 14 days.• We encourage payment by direct debit, credit or debit card.• We do not accept cash payment.• All prices quoted include V.A.T.​​

SHARE THE EXCITEMENTWe are hugely grateful for your support as we expand our businessand look to broaden our reach. ​​To show our appreciation, we are happy to offer 5% off SummerCamp places or £20 of credit on your account if you kindly refer anew member to Oppidan. ​ Oppidan’s mentoring ethos offers the variety and breadth of education that all schools and parents should aspire to. TONY LITTLE Eton Headmaster (2002-2015)

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW? What training do your mentors have? All our mentors are enhanced DBS checked. We also ask that our mentors undergo safeguard training with EduCare, alongside our own regular in-house workshops at Oppidan’s office. How do we choose a mentor for your child? The tidal wave of tutors in London has made tutors seeminglyhomogenous in the profiles sent to parents. As a result, mentors are chosen on personality, interests and shared common ground with your child, as well as their relative experience with that age group. Where do the lessons take place? In most circumstances, the mentor will come to your home for the lesson. However, lessons can also take place in our office. We have even had, from time to time, a History lesson in the Churchill War Rooms or a Geography lesson on The Thames. Lessons also take place online over Skype to families more remotely placed.

What happens if I don’t like the mentor offered to mychild?The first lesson with a new mentor should be seen as a trial sessionto see whether your child is happy. If the match does not initiallyprove successful, we are happy to find a more suitable replacementand refund you for the lesson. Will the mentor provide reports and feedback? Yes – communication with you the parent is a huge part of a mentor’s role and constructive feedback is given after each lesson. Monthly reports are also written, which come attached to your invoice at the beginning of the month.Will the mentors provide teaching resources?Lessons should very much be guided by what the student wouldlike to cover and it would be worth going through the brief beforethe lesson to ensure that the mentor can prepare accordingly withthe resources Oppidan offers.

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