How can they prepare?
We know that children are born with curiosity about their world, and this is how they learn. Our curiosity is a huge natural talent. We’re sure you know children with endless questions. We also know that teachers are very busy, trying to help many children with many different needs, and sometimes talented students can become bored at school.
So, how can you help feed the hungry brains in your family?
How can I support my child's learning?
Firstly, please don’t think you have to have all the answers! Just talking about what interests children can really help, and it can be good for them to feel like they are the expert. It might result in even more questions, but it will also mean they keep thinking. You can also suggest where they might find more information - and not just in books.
Don’t worry if they seem only interested in one thing - knowing a lot about a few things, rather than a little about a lot, is just another way of learning. What’s important is that they continue to love learning.
Here are a few ideas for hungry brains:
How can we discover more?
We know that it can be difficult for your child to decide which university to apply to, and where they would be happiest.
To help them feel more confident about applying to Oxford, we run thousands of free events each year, both in Oxford and around the UK.
