People think that it’s parents who find tutors for their children but at 121 Home Tutors we often find it’s the children that are in control of their own learning. At GCSE and A level (AS/A2 level) we find it’s the students as much as the parents searching for a tutor. As the person sat […]
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How to find a tutor for your GCSEs, AS & A2
Thursday, October 28th, 2010Tutoring and Dyslexia
Friday, July 30th, 2010We get several enquiries from parents of children with mild to moderate dyslexia wondering if we can help, and whether or not tutoring is effective for children with the kinds of difficulties with literacy associated with dyslexia. The short answer is yes – we can almost always help. However, we do come across a few common questions, answered in this article
What to look for in a maths tutor
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009Formal education A good maths tutor will need to have a good understanding and knowledge of the material that s/he is tutoring and so it’s important that they have a strong formal background in mathematics. When teaching young children, of primary school age, a tutor with at least a GCSE grade C in maths would […]
What makes a good tutor?
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009The first thing that is important when you want to find a good tutor is understanding what the student needs – whether that’s you or your child. That’s why when you come to us, we ask lots of questions and try to get to the bottom of your specific needs. Does a tutor need to […]
What to look for in a private tutor
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009The Daily Telegraph Independent Schools supplement (19th Sept 2009) had a few handy hints on tracking down and hiring a private tutor. They include: Using a trusted website like 121hometutors, where you can get a specialised, matched tutor recommendation and read what other parents say about the tutors. Focusing on one or two subjects at […]