{"id":4568,"date":"2025-08-20T11:38:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T11:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seven-springs.co.uk\/resource-hub\/?p=4568"},"modified":"2025-10-23T08:40:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T08:40:47","slug":"critical-thinking-workshops-for-year-7-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seven-springs.co.uk\/resource-hub\/critical-thinking-workshops-for-year-7-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Critical Thinking Workshops for Year 7-9"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The world is becoming more competitive, and top universities are looking for more than just good grades. They want students who are confident, analytical, and can think for themselves. Our short, high-impact workshops are designed to equip your child with these vital skills, preparing them for the challenges of top-tier education and a successful future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <strong>short, high-impact workshops<\/strong> are designed to equip your child with these vital skills, preparing them for the challenges of top-tier education and a successful future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Led by <strong>Ms<\/strong> <strong>Janina, a Cambridge graduate and expert tutor<\/strong>, your child will gain access to the kind of advanced thinking techniques usually reserved for elite academic settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing (Exclusive Offer \u2013 Limited Spaces)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u00a379.80 per workshop<\/strong> (less than \u00a340\/hour)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u00a3119.80 for both workshops<\/strong> (save big when you bundle!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents who book both workshops secure not only the best value but also give their child a <strong>comprehensive academic boost<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. The Oxbridge Thinking Accelerator<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unlock Your Child&#8217;s Potential in Just 2 Hours.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This focused, two-hour online workshop is for ambitious students who enjoy a challenge. We go beyond the school curriculum to introduce the unique problem-solving and analytical skills that elite universities value. 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