Northcote-Green Education
Simon, Jacqui and Ada are well qualified to meet the needs of families as they progress through the UK schools system, with all its idiosyncracies. They appreciate how important it is to make the right choice for each child, and place the child firmly at the centre of the process. Their careers in education have seen them work closely with children from a wide range of nationalities and families with diverse needs. This has led to their roles as education consultants for the last three years. As pastoral leaders, having worked with families from all over the world from a wide range of backgrounds, they are conscious of the effects of lockdown on young people. They are keenly aware of the importance of wellbeing especially in light of recent events. They aim to provide mental and emotional support to students of all ages, in particular at testing times.
“It’s been a privilege to work with Simon and Jacqui who have both provided a wealth of knowledge to our parent community. Their expertise has proven invaluable in navigating the UK admissions process, mentoring students, and supporting families on important topics such as holistic education and choosing the right school.” – Atom Learning
Simon Northcote-Green
Simon retired a few years ago, from being Deputy Master at Dulwich College, London since 2000. He was at Dulwich as a Boarding Housemaster prior to his appointment as Deputy Master and a member of a very vibrant and progressive English Department. His work involved liaising with prep schools and taking part in the admissions process at all entry points.
Simon was educated at the Universities of Oxford and Reading and his degree is in Modern History. He played cricket for Oxford and was in charge of cricket at Dulwich College.
After graduating, he worked as a teacher in Kenya as a member of Voluntary Service Overseas before joining the staff at Marlborough College in Wiltshire UK in 1982. He moved to Phillips Academy, Andover USA in 1987 and spent several summers there involved in a creative writing programme as a Director.
Simon worked as an ISI inspector and since his retirement has held consultancy positions in the UK and in China. He has also worked as a voluntary teacher of creative writing at an HMP prison. Simon has three sons two of whom have represented England rugby at Under 21 level and one of whom continues to play rugby professionally.
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Jacqui Northcote-Green
A graduate of Durham University and the University of Glasgow, Jacqui started her teaching career at Woldingham School and has worked for over 20 years in a number of top independent schools, including Dulwich College, City of London School for Girls, Sydenham High GDST and St Mary’s Calne.
Jacqui’s experience at two girls’ schools as Head of Sixth Form and Assistant Head saw her preparing students for university applications, in charge of both their academic and pastoral wellbeing, which she believes are closely linked. She specialises in the teaching of French and Italian at all levels.
Jacqui has been involved in school admissions processes at all levels of entry. She is familiar with both day and boarding schools, single sex and coeducational schools, in London and elsewhere. Jacqui still loves teaching Modern Foreign Languages and keeping up to date with new educational initiatives. She is proud to be a governor of her local primary school.
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Ada He
After pursuing an English Education Master’s degree at Durham University, Ada worked as a Relationship Manager in London-based education consultancy companies to support students’ applications for top independent schools and prestigious universities.
With a Journalism and Communication degree from Wuhan University, China as well as four years of working experience as a prize-winning broadcast journalist, Ada has a profound understanding of the Far East and outstanding communication skills.
She is experienced in liaising with families from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and other countries in the Far East region, and providing first-class customer support to families alongside their application and study journey.
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Atom Learning Webinar
Simon and Jacqui are regularly invited by Atom Learning to deliver webinars to their parent community on a number of educational topics. If you would like to listen to what they have to say on ‘Holistic Education’, here is a recording.
Case Studies
Shun and Xi Wang are identical twins from Hangzhou in China. Although their English was quite weak when we first met them (both were in Year 9), they were very determined to receive an education in the UK.
We developed a two fold strategy to meet their needs by initially finding separate schools for them where their English would be allowed to gain a firmer grounding before introducing them to schools for them to study their A levels. They both partook in our mentoring programme.
Both boys are now thriving – Shun at St Edwards, Oxford and Xi at Radley College and both are keen to complete degree courses at a U.K. university before returning to develop their business interests in China.
Jessica approached us in January 2021 with the aim of applying at 16+ to some of the most selective Sixth Forms in London.
Our mentoring programme coached her as she prepared for the entrance assessments, which involved subject papers, reasoning and critical thinking, the writing of personal statements and plenty of interview practice.
A bright and motivated student who responded enthusiastically to the challenge, we were delighted when she was offered places at CLSG, Latymer, KCS and Westminster. All the hard work paid off!
Jacqui and Simon make a remarkable team. Jacqui’s coaching and mentoring for our daughter through the sixth form entry process was well rounded, organised and balanced. Her mindful approach to the entire process was simply impeccable.
Simon is a brilliant English teacher who reignited the love for the language and reading for our daughter. She has made tremendous improvement due to Simon’s commitment, philosophy, teaching methods and approach to reading comprehensions and writing. Simon’s calm demeanour and careful analysis of the right areas of growth provided the perfect balance during this stressful time.
We are extremely grateful and would highly recommend the team to any child who is seeking more in their academic journey and success.
