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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...
Stupendous 2024 A Level Results at Westminster Tutors
We are thrilled to announce the remarkable achievements of our students in the interim 2024 A level results at Westminster Tutors Independent Sixth Form College. Our students’ dedication and hard work have truly set them apart, and we could not be prouder of...
We’re Celebrating 90 years! – A little bit about our history
Westminster Tutors, a beacon of academic excellence situated in the heart of London since its establishment in 1934, carries a rich legacy of unique traditions and notable alumni. It was founded by the visionary Miss Freeston, who studied Physics and...
What’s it really like at university?!
At Westminster Tutors, we are all too familiar with the stresses that all sixth form students encounter as they start to think about life beyond college and what they actually want to do as they move into adult life. Increasingly young people feel the weight...
National Crime Agency
All schools and colleges in the UK have recently been sent information from the National Crime Agency, raising awareness of the recent rise in reporting of financially motivated sexual extortion (a type of online blackmail often known in the media as...
Student of the Year Awards at the House of Lords
We are delighted to announce that our student Rosie Hughes has been awarded a CIFE student of the year prize at a ceremony at the House of Lords. CIFE is the professional association of independent sixth form colleges, of which Westminster Tutors is a...
Careers in Advertising: Guest Speaker Olivia Johnson
Today we were delighted to welcome Olivia Johnson who spoke to our students about careers in advertising. Olivia has had a long and successful career in advertising since first joining Bartle Bogle and Hegarty (home of the legendary Levis jeans advert) in...
WT Alumni News
We are always so proud of our students when they head off to university to take up the fantastic places they have won through their hard work and excellent A level results. What we love even more is when former students and their families keep in touch with...
Student Commended in Institute of Physics’ Classroom Physics Magazine
In a remarkable recognition of academic prowess, Milena, a dedicated student at Westminster Tutors, has received a notable shout-out in the prestigious Institute of Physics’ (IoP) Classroom Physics Magazine. Milena, alongside her teacher and Strategic Lead...
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Science PracticalsMay 10, 2026- Executive FunctionsApril 9, 2026
- Student DiscussionMarch 16, 2026
- Alumni NewsMarch 2, 2026
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