Desmond O'Connor

Desmond O'Connor

Independent Psychologist and Educational Consultant Bonas MacFarlane / O'Connor Assessment
Biography

After completing his studies at the University of Cambridge, Desmond spent fifteen years working as a teacher and senior manager within the maintained and independent school sectors. Specialising in working with gifted and talented children as well as with those with additional needs, Desmond trained in Psychology of Education via the MSc programme at the Institute of Education, University of London. Desmond has a parallel career in music, drama and the performing arts and he employs these modalities in his work with children to develop creative learning solutions that boost confidence, support the development of effective strategies, and make learning fun. A key part of the team at Bonas MacFarlane, Desmond assesses children from around the world to assist with school placement and to ensure that their schedule of additional support and one-to-one tuition is expertly crafted to guarantee future success.

21

May 2024

09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
The complete guide to 11+ and 13+ independent school options for London parents. Free Tickets. The Hurlingham Club. Tuesday 21st May 2024.

8

Nov 2024

The flagship, the original, where it all began 17 years ago. Friday 8 November and Saturday 9 November 2024 at the London Evolution in Battersea Park, London.

26

Nov 2024

09:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Taking place at The Intercontinental Hotel, Geneva the show provides families with unparalleled access to leading boarding schools. This November we return to this spectacular venue with 20 leading Boarding Schools.