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== Galore Park Publishing == |
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| parent = [[Hodder Education]] |
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| founded = 1999 |
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| founder = Nicholas Oulton |
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| country = [[United States]] |
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| headquarters = [[London]] |
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| publications = [[book]]s |
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| url = {{URL|http://www.galorepark.co.uk}} |
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==Background== |
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| ⚫ | '''Galore Park''' is |
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==Overview== |
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Based in Tenterden, Kent, Galore Park was founded by Nicholas Oulton when, as a classics teacher, he became frustrated with the lack of rigorous textbooks available for pupils. To rectify the situation he wrote his own course, and the ''So You Really Want to Learn Latin'' series was born. “Embraced by Latin teachers all over the country"<ref>Paul Cheater, [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/3347181/A-proper-page-turner.html ''A proper page turner''], from ''The Telegraph'' 27 Nov 2004</ref> the course remains popular with teachers and home schoolers today. The So You Really Want to Learn series, (which is aimed at 10–13 year olds), has been “repeatedly recommended in the Daily Telegraph education pages”<ref>[http://www.teacherbooks.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=85 Review by an educational website]</ref> and has grown to include Maths, Science, English, Spanish, French, Geography and History courses. |
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Winner of the IPG Educational Publisher award in 2009, Galore Park has extended its range of textbooks to include: ISEB Revision Guides; Practice Exercises; Junior textbooks (for 7–11 year olds); A* GCSE/ International GCSE Study Guides; a Vocabulary range; and various other educational products. |
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Galore Park is the sole distributor of ISEB Common Entrance past papers and is publisher for the ''[[Good Schools Guide]]'', including publications such as ''Uni in the USA''. Galore Park has also recently launched the Independent Curriculum, a more rigorous alternative to the National Curriculum, which is intended as a “more rounded preparation for Common Entrance – the senior school entrance exam.”<ref>Graeme Paton,[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/8542551/Private-schools-preparing-to-dump-the-National-Curriculum.html], Education Editor for ''The Telegraph'', 30 May 2011</ref> |
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==Imprints== |
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==Gresham== |
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'''Gresham Books''' is an imprint of Galore Park. Gresham provides a complete project management service to schools wishing to create their own bespoke hymn books, Bibles, school histories, leavers’ books, school companions, prayer books and music folders. Gresham Books was acquired by Galore Park in 2009 and is now also based in Tenterden. |
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==ISEB Publications== |
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Galore Park publishes many ISEB approved titles under the imprint '''ISEB Publications'''. The [[Independent Schools Examinations Board]] offers Common Entrance examinations for pupils transferring from junior to independent senior schools at the ages of 11+ and 13+. |
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==Galore Park titles and ranges== |
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• So You Really Want to Learn textbooks |
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• Junior textbooks |
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• ISEB Revision Guides |
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• Practice Exercises books |
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• Vocabulary books |
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• A* Guides for GCSE and International GCSE |
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• Pocket Notes |
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• The ''[[Good Schools Guide]]'' |
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• ''Uni in the USA'' |
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• H E Marshall’s ''[[Our Island Story]]'', ''Scotland’s Story'', and ''Kings and Things'' |
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==Reviews== |
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The Telegraph has reviewed Galore Park in the following terms: “In five years, Galore Park has filled a huge hole in the educational textbook market” <ref>Paul Cheater, [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/3347181/A-proper-page-turner.html A proper page turner] from ''The Telegraph'', 27 Nov 2004</ref>, also specifically stating that “''So you really want to learn Latin'' by Nicholas Oulton is the textbook everyone who ever learnt Latin should have had, and the one that everyone who wants to learn Latin now and in the future should have.”<ref>John Clare, [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationquestions/3323773/Any-questions.html Article from ''The Telegraph''], 20 Dec 2003</ref>. Reviews of other Galore Park books by the Telegraph have stated that “''So You Really Want to Learn Maths'', is…comprehensive, lucid, clearly and attractively laid out and with plenty of exercises. Although particularly aimed at pupils preparing for the 11-plus (or Common Entrance exam at 13), it provides the essential foundation for GCSE”, <ref>John Clare,[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationquestions/3345161/Any-questions.html Review], 09 Oct 2004</ref>. |
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Galore Park books are also used by parents and tutors, with a review from one home schooler saying: “I make it my mission to let every homeschooler know about these books. I absolutely think they are the best out there for the languages.”<ref>Home educator,[http://www.horriblebooks.com/galoreparkendorsements.html Review]</ref> |
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| ⚫ | '''Galore Park''' is a specialist publisher of 11+ and 13+ educational resources for pupils at independent schools in the [[United Kingdom]]. Founded by former [[Classics]] teacher Nicholas Oulton in 1999, Galore Park was acquired by Hodder Education in April 2013. Galore Park is also the publisher of H E Marshall's ''[[Our Island Story]]'', cited by David Cameron as being his favourite childhood book.<ref name="telegraph">Andrew Hough [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/booknews/8094333/Revealed-David-Camerons-favourite-childhood-book-is-Our-Island-Story.html Book News],''The Telegraph'', 29 Oct 2010</ref> Galore Park is based in [[London]], [[England]]. |
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==History== |
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Galore Park was founded by Nicholas Oulton when, as a Classics teacher, he wrote his own Latin course, establishing the ''So You Really Want to Learn Latin'' series. The series, aimed at 10–13 year olds, has grown to include Maths, Science, English, Spanish, French, Geography and History courses. |
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Winner of the IPG Educational Publisher award in 2009, Galore Park's extensive range includes ISEB Revision Guides, Practice Exercise books, Junior textbooks (for 7–11 year olds), Common Entrance textbooks (for 11-13 year olds), A* GCSE/ International GCSE Study Guides and online revision aid GOPrep, providing Maths and Science practice at 13+. Galore Park is the exclusive distributor of ISEB Common Entrance papers for 11+, 13+ and Scholarship exams and supplies these to both schools and parents. |
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| ⚫ | The majority of Galore Park's textbooks are approved by the [[Independent Schools Examinations Board]] (ISEB) and are generally geared towards pupils preparing for the [[Common Entrance Examination]] and other entrance exams into independent schools at 11+ and 13+, including the Common Academic Scholarship Exam (CASE).{{citation needed|date=August 2012}} |
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Galore Park is the sole distributor of ISEB Common Entrance past papers. |
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*[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/3347181/A-proper-page-turner.html ''The Telegraph''] |
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[http://www.galorepark.co.uk/ Galore Park website] |
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[http://www.gresham-books.co.uk/ Gresham Books website] |
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[http://www.independentcurriculum.co.uk/ Independent Curriculum website] |
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[http://www.commonentrance.net/ Common Entrance Exams website] |
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Latest revision as of 00:48, 29 April 2024
| Parent company | Hodder Education |
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| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Nicholas Oulton |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Headquarters location | London |
| Publication types | books |
| Official website | www |
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Galore Park is a specialist publisher of 11+ and 13+ educational resources for pupils at independent schools in the United Kingdom. Founded by former Classics teacher Nicholas Oulton in 1999, Galore Park was acquired by Hodder Education in April 2013. Galore Park is also the publisher of H E Marshall's Our Island Story, cited by David Cameron as being his favourite childhood book.[1] Galore Park is based in London, England.
History
[edit]Galore Park was founded by Nicholas Oulton when, as a Classics teacher, he wrote his own Latin course, establishing the So You Really Want to Learn Latin series. The series, aimed at 10–13 year olds, has grown to include Maths, Science, English, Spanish, French, Geography and History courses.
Winner of the IPG Educational Publisher award in 2009, Galore Park's extensive range includes ISEB Revision Guides, Practice Exercise books, Junior textbooks (for 7–11 year olds), Common Entrance textbooks (for 11-13 year olds), A* GCSE/ International GCSE Study Guides and online revision aid GOPrep, providing Maths and Science practice at 13+. Galore Park is the exclusive distributor of ISEB Common Entrance papers for 11+, 13+ and Scholarship exams and supplies these to both schools and parents.
The majority of Galore Park's textbooks are approved by the Independent Schools Examinations Board (ISEB) and are generally geared towards pupils preparing for the Common Entrance Examination and other entrance exams into independent schools at 11+ and 13+, including the Common Academic Scholarship Exam (CASE).[citation needed]
Galore Park is the sole distributor of ISEB Common Entrance past papers.