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April 1st, 2020When should you start 11 Plus practice?
March 5th, 2020Year 6 is quite a year for our children whether they are sitting entrance exams, SATs or preparing to move up to Secondary school. All are academic hurdles which children need to navigate… Entrance exams for Grammar, Independent or Private Schools need different preparation since the exams fall between September in Year 6 or just […]
I’m just not good enough…
February 27th, 2020Have you ever heard a child say how useless they are as they’ve failed an exam, or seen their face fall when academically compared to their peers? It’s heart-wrenching. The sad truth is that there is a fixation in society on being perfect. Social media encourages it, and young people are exposed to it every […]
Get on top of your Literature Revision
February 6th, 2020Have you noticed that GCSE literature texts seem to swallow up so much lesson time in your first GCSE year? With everything on your plate, it’s fairly typical to reach year 11 feeling totally overwhelmed by what you seem to have FORGOTTEN! As the dreaded mocks approach, questions such as ‘Who is Macbeth again..?’ and […]
Achieve your English GCSE the Easier Way
January 28th, 2020Since posting, ‘Can you really revise GCSE English?’ it’s interesting to note that this remains a core subject which many students continue to struggle with. But why? Many of our local students across Manchester and Cheshire tell us that the combination of Language and Literature swallows up so much time. It can take weeks to […]
Your essential tick list when hiring a private tutor
January 3rd, 2020Your child is precious – you can’t take any chances with their wellbeing. So if you are considering hiring a private tutor in Manchester or Cheshire – or maybe online – it’s essential to do your homework first. Just because some tutors advertise via online directories, there is no guarantee that they are safe. These […]
Master GCSE Maths Revision
December 27th, 2019Maths is like Marmite – you either love it or hate it! If you are one of the students who just doesn’t ‘get’ Maths, revising can feel like a bumpy ride. Maths is also one of those subjects which parents struggle with too. How Maths is taught nowadays is really different to Prehistoric times! So, […]
How to Smash GCSE Science Revision
December 5th, 2019Science is a HUGE subject to get your head around – whether you are studying Combined Science, Double Science etc… Like most students, there might be one individual subject which causes you some serious grief. So, just how do you prepare for such information-heavy exams? Don’t fret; follow these handy hints instead. Your Guide to […]
Breaking News: New T-Levels announced for 2020
November 27th, 2019Exciting changes are happening in education from 2020 onwards… Currently, 16 year olds (post GCSE) can seek an Apprenticeship, go on to study A Levels, or study a Vocational course such as a BTEC. All can eventually lead to you heading to Uni if you choose. However, to modernise post-16 education, the Government has decided […]