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Cracking open the egg – approaching the ‘unseen text’ without fear

In this blog, Graham, an experienced teacher and tutor, takes us through a unique approach to tackling 'unseen' texts for A-Level and GCSE English. You will see that six simple questions can crack open even the toughest of texts. Read on if you need help with unseen texts. Or if you like eggs

Graham July, 2021

GCSE English: Getting Started

In this blog post, tutor and teacher Graham provides an overview of GCSE English, explaining its format and content as well as exploring its development and new innovations. It's a great place to start if you are looking to learn more about GCSE English.

Graham July, 2021

GCSE Maths: Getting Started

In this blog post, tutor and teacher Simon provides an overview of GCSE Mathematics, explaining its format and content as well as exploring its development and new innovations. It's a great place to start if you are looking to learn more about GCSE maths.

Simon June, 2021

Fun Summer Projects

Working out how to keep children entertained over the holidays is a yearly challenge. In this blog, Ed explores the benefits of summer project work on any topic. Although not the most obvious option, giving children the chance to explore beyond the school curriculum, free from exam worries, can be a rewarding and fun way to spend some free time.

Ed June, 2021

Is group tuition as effective as 1:1?

In this blog, Lawrence explores some of the pros and cons of small group versus individual tuition. As a qualified teacher, Lawrence has experience of large secondary school classes as well as private small groups and 1:1 tuition. He reflects on the impacts that class size can have on pupil progress.

Lawrence June, 2021

5 most common Special Educational Needs (“SEN”) in schools

In this blog, Jonathan - a teacher who has taught special educational needs classes in schools and professionally tutored students with autism, dyslexia and attention deficit disorder - breaks down five of the most common special educational needs found in UK schools and provides some advice for teaching those who have SEN.

Jonathan May, 2021

7 Plus preparation: Types of interview questions to practice

In the final part of the ‘Types of’ 7 Plus preparation series, Meredith describes some of the different interview questions that could come up and offers some tips to prepare for them.

Meredith May, 2021

7 Plus preparation: The kinds of creative writing prompts to be ready for!

In this blog, the second in a series of 'Types of...' 7 Plus preparation posts, Meredith outlines a range of different creative writing prompts that can appear in the English paper and offers some useful insight and handy tips for preparing for each one.

Meredith April, 2021

IB Physics IA: How to come up with a top-scoring idea

In this blog post, Alan offers some expert advice and tips on coming up with a great IB Physics IA idea. Making sure you fully understand the IA requirements is a great place to start, along with picking a topic that really interests you.

Alan April, 2021

7 Plus Preparation: Types of reading comprehension questions that could come up!

In this blog post, Meredith explains the different types of reading comprehension questions you can expect in the ‘comprehension’ part of an entrance exam, with examples and tips for answering each. This is a must-read if your child will be sitting the 7 Plus or 8 Plus entrance exam.