It’s World Science Day on 10th November. Part of the purpose is to highlight the relevance and importance of science in our daily lives. Here we’ve compiled six of our favourite experiments. They’re really easy to follow and you will find all of the ingredients in your kitchen cupboard or local supermarket. Go ahead and […]
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10 stress-busting tips for students
The 6th November is International Stress Awareness Day which focuses our minds on caring for our emotional wellbeing. Most students at one time or another suffer from stress. This can be due to workload and deadlines, exams, family expectations, social problems, relationship issues, money worries – so many reasons. A little bit of stress is […]
Read full articleWhy use a tutoring agency to find a tutor?
It can be cheaper to hire a private tutor directly, so why should you use a tutoring agency? The biggest reason is that tutoring in the UK is unregulated. Anybody can set themselves up as a tutor. They don’t need to have formal qualifications, experience or be particularly skilled in the area they teach. Tutors […]
Read full articlePoetry’s not boring! Fun ways to ignite your child’s interest
National Poetry Day on Friday 4th October is a yearly celebration that inspires people to discover a love of poetry. Poetry celebrates being human. It draws out a whole spectrum of emotions – amusement, delight, joy, sadness, anger, fear, disgust and everything else. Poetry can be silly or serious. It can brighten up your day […]
Read full articleSupport your child’s literacy every day: quick tips
Most adults take literacy for granted. Think about the tasks you have already completed today – how many of those tasks relied on your ability to read or write? If you couldn’t read and write how different would your life be? Most school subjects involve reading and writing, so children with poor literacy quickly fall […]
Read full articleWhy is sleep important for academic success?
We look at why sleep is important for academic success, and how you can help your child.
Read full articleExam resits: your guide to a fresh start
If you didn’t get the A Level or GCSE grades you wanted you might feel as though your dreams are over – but that’s far from true. With hard work and time you can still achieve the results you need. Students like you who don’t give up but pick themselves up and try again show […]
Read full articleWhat are the pros and cons of homeschooling?
Are you considering homeschooling your child? If so, you are amongst an increasing number of parents. According to a BBC report the number of children being homeschooled rose by around 40% between 2014 and 2017. There are many reasons parents choose to home educate their children including bullying, being penalised for missing school due to […]
Read full articleWhy it’s essential to limit your child’s screen time
During the summer holiday, when you’re struggling to get jobs done or you just need an hour’s peace and quiet, screen time can seem just the answer. The problem is that both you and your child can pay the price. When a child has spent too long in front of a screen you start to […]
Read full article8-Tips-for-Summer-Holiday-Learning
The summer holidays are here! Children are excited to be free from the classroom and they’re ready to enjoy a well-earned break. It’s a time for families to create special memories together in the sunshine (with luck!).
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