About this Event
Learning Smarter Together is a half-day, in-person workshop designed for students and parents to develop effective approaches to learning and revision—together.
Held at Al Safa Library, we combine practical student revision strategies with a parent guidance session, followed by a joint discussion to align expectations and reduce stress at home.
The goal is simple: help students feel more confident and in control of their learning, while giving parents clear, practical ways to support progress without pressure.
After advising dozens of parents how to create a supportive learning environment at home, we, the Founders of Princeps (Joshua Forster, Josh Bray and James Barton-Turner) and Halsall & Hart(Olive Halsall) have consolidated our 40 years of experience in education to design an effective workshop to support you now, and in the future.
Who Should Attend
- Students preparing for exams (especially GCSE / iGCSE level and equivalent).
- Parents supporting students through revision and assessment periods.
- Families looking for more structured learning routines.
We Will Run the Workshop Twice
Choose from either:
- Sunday 8th February, 2-6pm or
- Sunday 15th February, 2-6pm
About the Organisers
Princeps Education is a premium online tutoring service founded by British educational experts to deliver personalised one-to-one learning for students worldwide. With highly qualified tutors, tailored lesson plans, and ongoing support from lead educators, Princeps helps learners build confidence and achieve academic success beyond traditional classroom limitations. All three founders, Josh Bray, Joshua Forster, and James Barton-Turner will be running workshops at Learning Smarter Together. They have a combined 30 years of teaching experience as Head of Maths, Educational Consultants and Examiners in UK and UAE schools.
Halsall & Hart is a specialist English and Humanities tutoring agency with a focus on long-term mentorship, character development, and language and communication skills. Founded in 2021, we support transient international students in China, Dubai and Europe by providing consistent support and holistic academic mentorship. The English workshop will be run by Olive Halsall (MPhil, Cantab) who has been tutoring English GCSE since 2018.
Would you like to speak to us before the event?
Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have at
on +971 50 954 2209
Agenda
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Participant Registration
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Welcome and Introduction
Info: Meet the educators leading the workshop and gain a clear overview of how the day’s sessions are designed to support confident learning and reduce exam stress.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:10 PM
Parent Session: Supporting Students Without the Stress
Info: A practical session to build confidence in supporting your child effectively. Learn how to support progress and independence without creating unnecessary pressure or conflict, whilst ensuring any effort leads to meaningful progress.
Gain clarity on the role parents have in supporting learning, recognising common challenges and early warning signs. Leave with practical actions that reduce stress at home, helping students feel more confident and in control of their learning.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:20 PM
Student Session 1: "So much content" Revision techniques
Info: So Much Content! Tried & Tested Revision Techniques for the Humanities. This session focuses on managing and retaining large amounts of content in English and other humanities subjects. Using GCSE English Literature as a case study, students will learn practical memorisation and visualisation strategies that can be applied immediately to exam preparation and beyond.
🕑: 03:20 PM - 04:10 PM
Student Session 2: Maths & Science, Bridging the Gap
Info: “I can do it in the lesson but not in the exam.” Designed for students who understand Maths and Science in class but feel overwhelmed in exams. This workshop teaches students how to identify patterns in topics and questions, so unfamiliar exam problems feel familiar.
🕑: 04:10 PM - 04:40 PM
Getting on the Same Page
Info: A guided conversation that aligns parent and student expectations, builds a shared language around revision, and turns insight into calmer, more productive routines at home.
🕑: 04:40 PM - 06:00 PM
Open Revision
Info: After our event has finished, students are invited to stay and work on any revision using the skills they acquire from the day’s sessions. Educators will be available to support students one-to-one until 18:00.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Al Safa Art & Design Library, 564 Al Wasl Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
GBP 65.71 to GBP 98.22
