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The 11 Plus Guide for Reluctant Readers

In this article, Abigail, an experienced teacher and tutor, outlines her top tips to help reluctant readers preparing for 11 plus assessments.

Abigail Josephine May, 2022

What is the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI)?

In this article Graham explains what the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) is and outlines its role in ensuring quality of provision and regulatory standards of independent schools, both in the UK and overseas. Graham draws on his expertise as a former Headteacher of three independent schools and has first hand experience of ISI inspections

Graham May, 2022

What to look for when viewing a school: A Guide

Choosing a school can seem like a daunting decision for any parent. Not only are there many, varied entrance requirements to navigate, but added to this are questions over whether a school is ‘right’ for your child. Holly, an experienced teacher, examines what to look out for and what to ask, to make your visit as informative as possible

Holly May, 2022

GCSE Geography: What is Urban Sprawl?

In this blog, Geography teacher Tim, takes a look urban sprawl and explains what it is, why it's important to know and the key vocabulary you will need to know for your GCSE examinations.

Timothy May, 2022

IB English A Language and Literature Paper 2: How to get top marks

In this blog, Francesca, an experienced IB teacher, shows us that full marks in Paper 2 are achievable if we understand the mark criteria.

Francesca April, 2022

9 ways to get a 9 in GCSE English Language

In this blog, Georgina shares top tips of how to achieve a 9 in the English Language GCSE. These tips work for all exam boards and although following them is no guarantee of a grade 9, they could help to raise your grade and improve your performance in the exam

Georgina April, 2022

The ‘Kent Test’: What is it and how should I prepare my child for it?

In this article Holly provides a comprehensive guide to the Kent test and the best way to prepare for it. An experienced and qualified teacher, Holly has taught and tutored in Kent for a number of years.

Holly April, 2022

6 Ways To Encourage Your Teenager to Read

Georgina is an English specialist with many years of teaching experence as a Head of English and examiner for the English Language and Literature GCSEs. In this blog, Georgina sets out her top tips for persuading a reluctant teenager to read.

Georgina March, 2022

How to revise for GCSE Geography

In this blog, Tim, an experienced Geography teacher and examiner, outlines a familiar, Geographical strategy to help with GCSE Geography Revision. We hope you find it useful and if you have any additional tips, please feel free to add them in the comments below!

Timothy March, 2022

How to Revise for your Maths GCSE: Ten Top Tips

Chrissie, one of our maths tutors, knows a thing of two about effective revision for GCSE Maths. Chrissie has put together her top ten tips to help you revise effectively for your Maths GCSE examinations.