If your child is off school through illness, or you’ve chosen the home education route, it’s important to get educated yourself … about what your options are. The education system is undergoing major syllabus changes this year – which could have an impact on how your child learns, as well as what they can/can’t do. Our […]
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February 23rd, 2015Is your child’s illness affecting their education?
February 9th, 2015Did you catch our post last month about children struggling at school? If so, you’ll know that education isn’t always straightforward. Sometimes an unexpected situation happens – throwing families into chaos. A child’s illness, for instance, can be so debilitating. So when parents approach us asking for help with their ill child, it isn’t just academic support we offer, but reassurance and […]
Is your child struggling at school?
January 26th, 2015School isn’t always ‘the best days’ of a child’s life. Sometimes, every day can be a hurdle, a battle. Sometimes a child is labelled as ‘naughty’ whereas in fact there could be an explanation behind his/her behaviour. Sometimes bright children do badly in tests and exams too. Before jumping to conclusions, it’s essential to do something proactive so the […]
Is homework a battlezone?
January 12th, 2015Sometimes it can feel like it! Especially this time of year with Christmas hols throwing routines out the window. For some of you, the homework battle might be all year round – the cause of many an argument or tantrum. Rather than let this negative situation continue, here are some useful tips to help: 1. […]
The Magical World of Maths…
December 29th, 2014Many primary school children – whether facing SATS or entrance exams – find Maths tricky. It can be abstract yet logical, requiring children to understand loads of different concepts at once. Fractions, algebra, decimals et al can be confusing at first. Because of this, children are often put off discovering more about maths’ magical wonders! […]
Cracking Christmas facts! Bet you didn’t know that…
December 25th, 2014Whether you’re pulling a few crackers today, lighting candles for Hanukkah, or gearing up for the Chinese New year, Yuletide is full of fascinating facts and myths. Take Father Christmas, for instance… He’s had a busy night! Even beat the law of physics to deliver presents to 378 million children worldwide! Flying east to west through […]
How will the 2015 Education shake-up affect you?
December 15th, 2014As we deck the halls with holly at 121 Home Tutors, we’re keeping an eye on education changes across Manchester and Cheshire in 2015. So what are they, and what can you do to make the best of them? 1. GCSE Curriculum. If your son/daughter is currently in year 9, they’ll be the first year to […]
‘Tis the season … for revision
December 1st, 2014Tra la la la la la la la la. As the term winds down and festivities gain pace, it can be hard for children to manage revision during this jolly season! With mock exams often before or just after Christmas, and some entrance exams in January, how can children avoid exam panic and still enjoy […]
Mindfulness… Can it help my child cope better?
November 17th, 2014Many children feel pressure to achieve when exams, tests and deadlines loom. On top of this, peer pressure and natural anxieties about growing up can put extra stress on children. Plus, if your child has ADHD or is on the Autistic spectrum, there might be other difficulties added to the mix. While ministers debate how […]
How to Beat Exam Stress
November 3rd, 2014Does exam pressure worry you? An NUT survey revealed that children in Year 2 upwards are getting more exam stressed than ever before – with some avoiding school all together! How can you help your child overcome exam nerves? Whether sitting SATs, Entrance tests, GCSEs or A Levels, why not try these practical tips: Get […]