Have you just taken your GCSE or A level mocks and didn’t get anywhere near your predicted grades? Perhaps you’ve exams after the holidays, and are worried you are just not performing at your best just now? Yes, that’s me. What now? First off, you’re not alone. Thousands of students like you will be feeling the same […]
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Archive for 2016
Exam failure isn’t the end of the world
Tuesday, December 27th, 2016Is your child falling through the SEN gap?
Tuesday, December 13th, 2016As a popular tuition service across Trafford, we meet so many parents who have constant worries about their child’s education. This year was no exception… One of the problems in schools, whether at primary or secondary, is that there is only so much support available to struggling children in the classroom. Unless your child has […]
How to get first past the post this exam season
Sunday, November 27th, 2016You’ll know from our last post – Testing times in education – that your child’s school life is full of challenge. And for some of you with teenagers facing mock exams in the next few weeks, it will be all too real. Of course this year, exams will feel much different than previous ones. At GCSE and A […]
Testing times in education
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016Testing has always been contentious – notably disagreements surrounding when is the best time to conduct tests and how. Plus whether too much testing takes the joy out of learning. Tests, by their very nature, determine a child’s progress and ability at any one time. With baseline testing recently scrapped for four to five year olds, […]
Help! Could my UCAS ‘application’ be rejected?
Monday, October 24th, 2016There is nothing worse than failing at the last hurdle by not being offered a place at your desired university. On top of that, imagine the misery of being told you can’t sit the course you’ve set your heart on. Sadly, it’s more common than you imagine. Just applying isn’t enough! Given that many undergraduate course deadlines […]
Make a real difference … join 121 Home Tutors today
Tuesday, September 13th, 2016Are you interested in becoming a private tutor with one of the most popular tuition companies across Manchester and Cheshire? Who are we hiring to join our top tuition team? If you: Had a break from teaching and want the flexibility of private tutoring Want to boost your income doing a rewarding, inspiring job Are a subject specialist, passionate about […]
How to survive a new school term
Monday, September 5th, 2016After such a long holiday break, are you ready for the new term? Getting back into routine is so much easier if you are prepared for it. Here’s a dollop of practical advice to avoid ‘back to school’ stress! Plan early starts Leave everything to the morning, expect chaos. Lay out uniform, prepare packed lunches and pack school bags the night […]
Fancy being a private tutor? It’s the best job in the world
Friday, August 5th, 2016What other career in education offers you: Complete flexibility to choose your hours and days The chance to make a REAL difference to children’s futures Professional pay for your time and expertise Extra income when you want it, including holidays In fact, we’d go so far as to say it’s the BEST job in the world. No […]
How important is self confidence?
Monday, July 25th, 2016How confident is your child? Research just published shows that girls’ confidence deteriorates as they progress through their teens. Worrying, isn’t it? Adolescence is an inevitable battle as it is. With the onset of puberty, a host of physical, emotional and social changes hugely impact on teenagers. Add the pressures of achieving at school to the […]