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A Place at the UNO Table
Students and staff gathered around the table for an UNO tournament at Westminster Tutors on Wednesday 21 October, taking time out from the usual college routine for a game together. With cards dealt and refreshments on the table, the tournament offered a...
From Answers to Arguments: Exploring Mathematical Proof
What makes a mathematical argument convincing? Our lunchtime Maths seminar on 15 October focused on proof and the reasoning behind the results students use in their studies. The topic puts an important question at the centre of mathematics: how do we know...
An Afternoon Among the Treetops
On Wednesday 14 October, Westminster Tutors students visited Go Ape in Battersea Park for an afternoon of high ropes, suspended crossings and zip wires. The outing offered a change from the usual college routine and an opportunity to spend time together...
Beyond the Barrier: Exploring Quantum Tunnelling
How can a particle pass through an energy barrier that classical physics says it cannot cross? This was the starting point for our lunchtime science seminar on 1 October, which brought together ideas from biology, chemistry and physics. The session...
Charlie Walker Returns to Westminster Tutors
We were pleased to welcome explorer, author and speaker Charlie Walker back to Westminster Tutors on Wednesday 23 September, this time to meet a new group of students. Charlie’s journeys have taken him more than 60,000 miles by foot, bicycle, horse, ski,...
Getting to Know South Kensington Together
Getting to know a new college also means getting to know the neighbourhood around it. On Wednesday 16 September, Westminster Tutors held a local-area quiz as part of the start-of-term programme, offering students an opportunity to spend time together beyond...
University Destinations 2026
Following on from our fantastic A level results, we are also celebrating our best year ever for university destinations! In 2026 initial data already shows that over 70% of all our students are confirmed at Russell Group (higher tariff) universities and over...
A Level Results 2026
A big congratulations to our Year 13 students who received their A level results yesterday! Initial data at Westminster Tutors shows that 30% of all A level grades in 2026 are A*-A and 75% are A*-B. This is an incredible achievement for our students who have...
Science Practicals
It has been a real pleasure to see our science students complete their practical endorsement work this year, and I would like to take this opportunity to recognise the commitment and maturity they have shown throughout the process. The practical endorsement...
Executive Functions
Many students are not short of ambition. They want to do well, understand that deadlines matter, and often know what needs to improve. The difficulty is usually more practical. How do I start? What should I do first? Where did I put that sheet? Why have I...
Student Discussion
Each week, students gather for Student Discussion. Some of these sessions focus on careers or university applications, and we have also welcomed external speakers (covered elsewhere in this newsletter). However, most of the remaining sessions have been...
Alumni News
WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE AT UNIVERSITY? We were delighted to welcome back three former students, Aoi, Evan, and Jonny, to speak to our current students about the realities of university life after Westminster Tutors. Their courses, locations, accommodation...
Bowling
Earlier this term, students and staff enjoyed an afternoon away from the college with a visit to Queens in Bayswater for ten-pin bowling, arcade games, and the opportunity to spend time together outside the usual academic setting. As with many of our trips...
Danni Howard, RN
Students had the opportunity to hear from guest speaker Danni Howard, a Registered Nurse working in Respiratory and Infectious Diseases at University College London Hospitals (UCLH). The discussion offered a thoughtful and honest insight into life in...
Pastoral News: ADHD
In recent years, ADHD has become a more familiar topic of conversation among parents and students. Across sixth form education, including at Westminster Tutors, mentors and teachers have noticed an increase in questions around focus, procrastination,...
UCAS News
In 2025 we had another excellent year in terms of our university destinations. Of all our leavers 57% placed at Russell Group universities, and of our retake students, the number was even higher, with 63% taking up places at Russell Group universities. This...
Lu Qian’s Retirement
As Lu Qian, our Registrar, prepares to retire after twenty-one years at Westminster Tutors, it feels fitting to reflect on the calm professionalism and quiet dedication she has brought to the college. For more than two decades, Lu Qian has been a steady and...
Stephen Lavery
We were fortunate to meet and welcome Stephen Lavery to Westminster Tutors recently, following his trip to Rio de Janeiro, where he attended the 2025 Earthshot Prizes. Stephen shared with us his personal and professional journey, discussing how he advanced...
Banksy
On the 5th November, five Westminster Tutors students embarked on the first trip of the year to see the Banksy: Limitless in London exhibition. Located just over the road from Westminster Tutors itself, the exhibition provided an insightful overview of...
Student Activities
As part of our wider social programme this half term, students took part in a College Uno Tournament alongside a series of College-designed Taskmaster-style challenges. These activities formed a planned and supervised social event, designed to complement...
Charlie Walker
This term Westminster Tutors welcomed Charlie Walker, award-winning British explorer, author and international keynote speaker, to give a guest talk that left a lasting impression on all who heard him. Charlie has spent more than fifteen years travelling...
Dr Jennifer Hankin Published in Burlington Contemporary
We are delighted to share that Jennifer Hankin, one of our outstanding History of Art teachers at Westminster Tutors, has published a solo-authored paper in The Burlington Contemporary. This is a truly impressive achievement and a testament to her academic...
Review of The Tempest starring Sigourney Weaver
Jamie Lloyd’s production of ‘The Tempest’ at the Theatre Drury Royal Lane was an interesting performance, featuring a gender-swapped Prospero played by renowned Sigourney Weaver, a cast including emerging creatives, with impressive staging, sound effects and...
Careers in Academia: Dr Jeanne Wolstencroft
Today we were lucky to welcome speaker Dr Jeanne Wolstencroft, Senior Research Fellow at the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, who gave a talk about her winding career path into academia. Her talk challenged assumptions as one of her key...
WT Exceeds Expectations by ISI Inspection
We are delighted to announce that Westminster Tutors has been awarded the highest possible rating of “Exceeding Expectations” following our recent Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) Private Further Education educational oversight inspection, which took...
Talk Consent Deliver Workshop to Students
The #MeToo movement and ongoing news coverage of violence against women, as well as men, mean that young people have come to understand that managing consent effectively will be a vital aspect of their personal relationships. Less than 10 years ago, if you...
Karishma and Charlie in ATP Today Magazine
We’re excited to share fantastic news about two talented students! Former student Karishma and current student Charlie have published articles in the latest issue of ATP Today, a significant achievement and a testament to their hard work and unique insights....
Omescape VR Adventure Thrills College Group
Students and staff from the college recently enjoyed a successful trip to Omescape VR, where they teamed up to tackle an immersive virtual reality game as part of the college’s social activities. The group worked together to solve puzzles and complete...
Westminster Tutors Hosts Iain Mahoney
Westminster Tutors hosted a special event featuring Iain Mahoney, who delivered an impactful talk based on his experiences shared in A Slow Crash. Mahoney explored the subtle and often overlooked progression of addiction, shedding light on how personal...
Exceptional University Destinations 2024
Our students are going on to do remarkable things! Each year the vast majority of our A level leavers take up places at the top universities and our 2024 students have really topped the bill. The combination of fantastic A level results and the best UCAS...
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Latest News
A Place at the UNO TableOctober 21, 2026- From Answers to Arguments: Exploring Mathematical ProofOctober 15, 2026
- An Afternoon Among the TreetopsOctober 14, 2026
- Beyond the Barrier: Exploring Quantum TunnellingOctober 1, 2026
- Charlie Walker Returns to Westminster TutorsSeptember 23, 2026
