NOW is a great time to be a private tutor! In fact, it’s a boom industry… According to a recent Ipsos Mori poll, 25% of young people have received private tuition during their education. So if you’re considering this career option, there are opportunities aplenty through 121 Home School Tutoring here in Manchester. Here’s four […]
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Archive for 2014
4 Great Reasons to be a Private Tutor
Monday, August 25th, 2014What if your A level results are better than expected?
Monday, August 11th, 2014A level results day! The day you find out whether you’ll be off to your first choice university. For some of you, who haven’t quite made the grade, don’t panic. You can find an alternative place through Clearing. But what if you smashed your predicted grades, achieving higher than you ever thought possible? It happens […]
Last minute grammar entry changes
Monday, July 28th, 2014Earlier this year, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls in Cheshire replaced the Non-Verbal Reasoning paper with a new English/literacy assessment. For children applying for September 2015 entry, this decision meant they didn’t need to study a largely unfamiliar discipline not taught across the board in schools. Latest news: it’s all change again Following a consultation […]
Fun 11+ Summer Revision Tips
Tuesday, July 15th, 2014Is your child sitting the 11+ in September, or a grammar school Common Entrance exam? It’s closer than you think. ‘Brain drain’ can strike even the most hard working student – where all those concepts and techniques seem to fly out of the window during the holidays. Here are some useful tips to keep the […]
Do private tutors just help you pass exams?
Tuesday, July 1st, 2014This is one of the biggest myths about private tuition. The idea that tutors ‘coach’ children to robotically pass common entrance, 11+ or finals exams is wide of the mark. Undoubtedly, achievement is a top priority – judging by the countless parents and students who contact us to thank their tutor for helping them pass, […]
Summer tuition … is it for you?
Tuesday, June 17th, 2014Shortly, it’ll be a case of ‘school’s out for the summer.’ No more lessons for weeks, even months! While a family holiday or fun day out can help children recharge their batteries, for many parents the initial excitement of school hols wears off quickly. How to stave off boredom often becomes the challenge. Little wonder […]
5 benefits to language learning
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014The World Cup finally kicks off this week! And since all seven year olds will learn a foreign language from September 2014, now is the perfect time to brush up on your language skills. So what are the benefits? Whether you study French, German or Spanish, Mandarin, Latin or ancient Greek, a foreign language opens […]
It’s never too early to get ahead
Tuesday, May 20th, 2014With year 6 SATs out of the way, GCSEs and A Levels in full swing, many students this time of year often wish they’d revised more or got to grips with that tough part of the syllabus earlier. Last minute revision can lead to panic. Feeling unprepared – and sometimes terrified – many children blank […]
5 top tips for exam success
Wednesday, May 7th, 2014Exam season is here again. But are you ready for it? With just weeks to go before sitting your GCSE or A level exams, revision can feel overwhelming. And if you missed part of the course through illness, or lost confidence after a mock exam disappointment, it’s essential to make the most of any spare […]
Preparing to apply for a tutoring job
Tuesday, March 25th, 2014We get lots of enquiries from people who’d like to tutor for 121 Home Tutors. We’re always here to offer help and advice – the first question we often hear is ‘what information will you need’. So here’s a quick breakdown of the information you’ll need to get together before you apply. We’ll need information […]