If you are one of hundreds of parents across Manchester and Cheshire choosing a secondary school for your child, you’ll know it can be a tough decision. Nowadays, it’s not just a case of proximity. Although how near you live to the school gates is often an admissions criteria important to consider. With organised open […]
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How to choose a secondary school
October 20th, 2014Applying to University? UCAS advice here
October 6th, 2014If you’ve already decided you want to go to university, the next step is deciding where and what subject. With countless choices open to you, where do you start? 1. Choose your subject. What do you most enjoy? Consider how your subject choice could fit with your career path. What careers could your subject lead […]
4 Ways to Kick-start the Autumn Term
September 22nd, 2014The new school year is well under way! By now, children in all years – from primary to secondary and 6th form – would have started to find their feet. Sometimes, though, it can take a while for children to get into the swing of things after such a long summer break. Here are four […]
New National Curriculum Changes September 2014
September 8th, 2014All change at the start of the new school year in Manchester and Cheshire. From Key Stage 1 through to KS3, there are new programmes of study as well as testing arrangements across all the core subjects. That means changes in English, Maths, Science – as well as IT/Computing, Languages and other subjects. Billed as […]
4 Great Reasons to be a Private Tutor
August 25th, 2014NOW is a great time to be a private tutor! In fact, it’s a boom industry… According to a recent Ipsos Mori poll, 25% of young people have received private tuition during their education. So if you’re considering this career option, there are opportunities aplenty through 121 Home School Tutoring here in Manchester. Here’s four […]
What if your A level results are better than expected?
August 11th, 2014A level results day! The day you find out whether you’ll be off to your first choice university. For some of you, who haven’t quite made the grade, don’t panic. You can find an alternative place through Clearing. But what if you smashed your predicted grades, achieving higher than you ever thought possible? It happens […]
Last minute grammar entry changes
July 28th, 2014Earlier this year, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls in Cheshire replaced the Non-Verbal Reasoning paper with a new English/literacy assessment. For children applying for September 2015 entry, this decision meant they didn’t need to study a largely unfamiliar discipline not taught across the board in schools. Latest news: it’s all change again Following a consultation […]
Fun 11+ Summer Revision Tips
July 15th, 2014Is your child sitting the 11+ in September, or a grammar school Common Entrance exam? It’s closer than you think. ‘Brain drain’ can strike even the most hard working student – where all those concepts and techniques seem to fly out of the window during the holidays. Here are some useful tips to keep the […]
Do private tutors just help you pass exams?
July 1st, 2014This is one of the biggest myths about private tuition. The idea that tutors ‘coach’ children to robotically pass common entrance, 11+ or finals exams is wide of the mark. Undoubtedly, achievement is a top priority – judging by the countless parents and students who contact us to thank their tutor for helping them pass, […]
Summer tuition … is it for you?
June 17th, 2014Shortly, it’ll be a case of ‘school’s out for the summer.’ No more lessons for weeks, even months! While a family holiday or fun day out can help children recharge their batteries, for many parents the initial excitement of school hols wears off quickly. How to stave off boredom often becomes the challenge. Little wonder […]