English GCSE is a core subject – compulsory for every student. If you don’t achieve a C grade at 16, you have to stay in education until aged 18 to re-take. But why? 1. Communicate your way into the future Being able to express yourself clearly, hold a conversation, persuade others and think critically are much-needed assets in […]
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Why is GCSE English such an important subject?
March 15th, 2016What is Verbal Reasoning?
March 7th, 2016If sitting the 11 or 13 plus exam (for 2017 entry) in the Manchester area, you need a brilliant grasp of verbal reasoning. Verbal reasoning, in short, is word and language problem solving. That means you could be tested on vocabulary knowledge, grammar, spelling and word usage. That’s just for starters. A verbal reasoning paper also […]
How To Make The Right A Levels Choice
February 29th, 2016Deciding on your future is often a dilemma felt by students across Manchester and Cheshire this time of year. Many are compelled to pursue A levels as they improve your chances of gaining a long-term career. They also give you the opportunity to properly consider all options while adding to your bag of qualifications. Given, though, that A and […]
Fun Apps For Online Learning
February 8th, 2016Most children nowadays seem to be joined at the hip to their computers, don’t they? Why not harness their interest in the Internet by dipping into the following websites to make learning extra fun. 1. National Geographic for Kids. What a fascinating site this is – full of facts, games and videos about animals, nature, history and the […]
Does Your Child Know Their Times Tables?
January 4th, 2016The Education Secretary, Nicky Morgan, has announced that all children leaving primary education must know their times tables inside out. Not just up to 10×10, but 12×12. The DFE’s war on innumeracy will see year 6 children tested in new computer-style exams from next year on. This, on top of a new curriculum, will put further […]
How to revise over Christmas and STILL have fun!
December 21st, 2015For many of you out there, Christmas might feel overshadowed by the thought of tough entrance or mock exams just after you go back to school. Instead of relaxing during the festive season, you might be panicking about failing if you don’t revise hard. Worry not! With a spot of smart planning, you can do both! Here’s […]
Learn a language to open new doors
December 7th, 2015The UK is a global country. With every corner of the world opening up, business and career opportunities are too… China, once considered a threat to the west, is now a serious commercial player. Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg, speaks fluent Chinese. Nestle’s CEO, Paul Burke, speaks six languages – explaining ‘Being multilingual creates a stronger connection […]
Is Your Child Under Pressure?
November 30th, 2015It’s easy to forget with the term winding down to Christmas that many children feel under pressure to succeed this time of year. Since many Eleven Plus exams are often held just after Christmas – Stockport Grammar school’s is in January, for instance – December is most definitely a revision month. GCSE and A Level students […]