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2 Holiday Transition Tips To Make Life Easier
Wednesday, December 27th, 2023Does Your Child Lack Motivation?
Wednesday, December 6th, 2023Sometimes teenagers show no interest in learning. Every school day seems to be a struggle. Homework battles are epic. It’s as if our teens drift along like tumbleweed in the wind… Whatever happened to that mojo that burst out of them when they were younger? Can it be found again? Lazy or Lacking in Motivation? […]
Are Learning Gaps Damaging Your Child’s Future?
Tuesday, November 28th, 2023No other phenomena in the last decade has affected learning more than Covid – the worldwide Pandemic that’s left a bitter legacy. Shutting school gates to hundreds of thousands of students in 2020 caused an inevitable surge of learning problems. From technical issues that limited access to online learning to being struck down by Covid […]
Want to Triumph in GCSE Humanities?
Saturday, November 4th, 2023Humanities. Do these subjects really matter? What difference can studying such subjects make? First off, what is a Humanity subject? Humanities … at GCSE Aside from some schools that teach GCSE Humanities as a single qualification – combining several subjects – many schools offer: History Geography Sociology Psychology Classical Studies Plus English and Religious Studies […]
How to Handle Exam Anxiety
Thursday, October 26th, 2023Exam anxiety really is a thing! In fact, plenty of teenagers suffer from it year in year out – often scuppering their chances to achieve what they’re capable of. And although exams are designed to enable young people to gain qualifications, the very thought of an exam can lead to overwhelm. Once that strikes, it […]
Has Absence Affected Your Child?
Friday, October 6th, 2023Has your child been absent from school for some time this year? Or has intermittent or long-term staff absence been the problem? Perhaps your teen is still behind because of the fallout from the pandemic? Whichever it is, absence can hugely impact how your child’s education progresses. Why students are absent? A myriad of reasons prevent […]
Is Your Child Playing Catch Up This Term?
Saturday, September 30th, 2023Falling behind and trying to catch up is no game! It can be a tricky journey to navigate – especially when it feels like you’re going round in circles. Plus, it’s common to feel really ashamed, embarrassed and inadequate compared to peers who seem to be shooting ahead. And yet, being behind is actually one […]
Smash GCSE Essay Writing Skills
Monday, September 4th, 2023Essay writing is at the heart of several GCSE subjects from English, Religious Studies and History to Psychology, Geography and Media Studies. Writing a great timed essay depends on all sorts of skills – skills that you need to have to pass those pesky exams! Where do you start? What are the hottest skills that […]