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Author's Profile

Elfi Pallis is a sociologist by training, but has worked as a print journalist, researcher and TV producer. She also produced a number of radio programmes on educational issues.

Saturday workshops which the author used to run for exceptionally bright pupils led to her editing the London quarterly of the National Association for Gifted Children. When she discovered that workshop children from state schools failed to progress to Oxford or Cambridge, she set out to write this book.

Elfi Pallis gives regular talks about Oxbridge entrance to clubs, societies, schools and parent groups. To book a talk, please email her at Tell Books. If your school would like further help with Oxbridge guidance, please contact Insight Education.

ASPIRATIONS PROJECT

Elfi Pallis is also the director of the “Aspirations Project”, an enrichment scheme designed to help schools implement the government's new Aspirations agenda, especially in areas of low achievement.

The “Aspirations Project” operates within schools to support Year 10 students from disadvantaged homes and especially minority ethnic students. It provides an inspiring combination of enrichment services, including regular talks by suitable role models from students' own ethnic group or family background. In addition, students are offered workshops on the world of work and guided towards academically valuable events, activities and resources.

The “Aspirations Project “promotes student success, while easing the burden carried by teachers. Costs are reasonable and schools working with us are likely to qualify for a grant from the "Inspiring Communities" fund administered by the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

To find out more, email her.