Hugh Viney MVA And Minerva Tutors

Hugh Viney MVA And Minerva Tutors I’m a firm believer that every child should enjoy school. And that it’s possible for every child to enjoy school.

That's why I launched Minerva Tutors in 2014 and Minerva's Virtual Academy in 2020

27/09/2026

Traditional school does not suit every child. That’s why having online school as a genuine option for children is essential if we are going to address the disparities in the education system.

27/09/2026

Forced 👏🏼 association 👏🏼 is 👏🏼 not 👏🏼 socialisation 👏🏼

Many of our students experienced isolation and bullying at their previous schools; at MVA, they have friends and teachers who understand and support them as individuals.

I’m heading to Riyadh for the first time next week, to give a talk at GESS Saudi on the future of education, as well as ...
25/09/2026

I’m heading to Riyadh for the first time next week, to give a talk at GESS Saudi on the future of education, as well as mingling with some of the best, most forward-thinking minds in global education.

My talk is on Tuesday, and I’ll be joining a panel on Thursday morning.

I had a phenomenal time at GESS Dubai last year, and can’t wait to get into another week dedicated to hammering out how we make schooling better for everyone.

If you’re going to be around, please do drop a comment or send me a message, I would love to catch up 👇

One of the best bits about running an alternative school, is the incredible people that I get to meet and work with. It ...
21/09/2026

One of the best bits about running an alternative school, is the incredible people that I get to meet and work with. It was an absolute pleasure to speak with Carli Allen, Editor in Chief at Which School Advisor in Dubai- supported by Heather Pippia and Harry Allen who are doing an amazing job with our Middle East branch, Minerva Virtual Academy | Middle East

It’s a privilege to work with others who are deeply passionate about education, and shaping change in the sector for all children.

Two BBC stories published today raise an important question about the pressure we place on people in education, on eithe...
21/09/2026

Two BBC stories published today raise an important question about the pressure we place on people in education, on either side of the classroom.

In the first, Professor Peter Fonagy rejects the tired and harmful idea of a snowflake generation, arguing that the rise in young people's mental distress is very real, and very dangerous.

In the second, the National Association of Head Teachers calls for a pause in graded Ofsted inspections, warning about the impact on school leaders' health.
We need to take both seriously.

When a young person becomes anxious and withdraws or stops attending school, telling them to be more resilient is useless, patronising, and falls short of anything resembling real support. Kids don’t want to be anxious. They don’t want to be missing out on an education. They need help, not demands to do better.

The same principle should be applied in how we treat the adults responsible for their education. We ask more and more of teachers and school leaders in schools that are increasingly stretched for reasons well beyond their control. And yet, the consequences of those shortfalls often fall on the shoulders of individuals who are truly doing their best.

Accountability matters. Parents deserve clear information, and schools should be challenged to improve. But, more and more, it seems, the reality is that these inspections come at a cost we should not be okay with paying, for very little in terms of actual improvement.

High expectations and wellbeing belong together. That needs to apply to the young people learning in our schools and the adults leading them.

Read the BBC stories here:
https://zurl.co/Oygn1
https://zurl.co/jaCUB

I have spent the past five years asking parents to take a leap and trust me.Trust me that the centuries-old traditional ...
14/09/2026

I have spent the past five years asking parents to take a leap and trust me.

Trust me that the centuries-old traditional mainstream isn’t working.
Trust me that my revolutionary online school is the answer.
Trust me that there is a way forward, and that I’m not just a businessman trying to sell a product.

And the single most important part of that trust has been being completely open and forthcoming with the fact that Minerva Virtual Academy is NOT the right environment for a LOT of kids, maybe even most.

It wouldn’t have been right for me. And, if you went through the mainstream system with no issue, it probably wouldn’t have been right for you, either.

We want every child to love school. That does not mean getting every single child into our school. It means finding the kids who we can help.

When we encounter a parent whose child clearly wouldn’t enjoy MVA, we tell them that.
When we have a student signed-up, fees paid, who clearly isn’t enjoying MVA, we tell them that.

It’s one of my most crucial pieces of advice for any entrepreneur: don’t try to sell to everyone.

Not only are you wasting the time of people who will never be customers, you’re destroying your credibility with your target demographic.

Your gut feeling as a parent shouldn’t be ignored- gaslighting seems to be a regular occurrence for many parents (especi...
13/09/2026

Your gut feeling as a parent shouldn’t be ignored- gaslighting seems to be a regular occurrence for many parents (especially SEN parents) in mainstream education and it’s unacceptable.

What options do you wish were available to your child other than mainstream school?

As parents and teachers, what do you think? Is adapting mainstream the right approach, or do we need to be looking more ...
12/09/2026

As parents and teachers, what do you think? Is adapting mainstream the right approach, or do we need to be looking more quickly at alternative education for children?

The education that every child deserves: respectful, personalised and in an environment where they feel safe and support...
12/09/2026

The education that every child deserves: respectful, personalised and in an environment where they feel safe and supported.

If you need to explore an alternative to mainstream school, comment CALL and I’ll send you details of how online school ...
10/09/2026

If you need to explore an alternative to mainstream school, comment CALL and I’ll send you details of how online school can work for your child.

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