How to teach Phonics: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this blog, Rosie sets out a step-by-step guide to phonics: a method which teaches children to read by identifying the individual sounds in a word and blending them together.

Rosie May, 2019

Demystifying Phonics: A Parents’ Guide

In this blog, Rosie talks all things "Phonics", and sheds light on key terminology used by teachers, which some parents may find unfamiliar.

Rosie May, 2019

How to prepare for the Eton and Harrow 13+ Exams

In this blog, Sobia takes an in depth look at the 13+ Harrow and Eton scholarship English, Maths and Science papers, and offer some useful tips to keep in mind.

Sobia March, 2019

How to get top marks in Cambridge IGCSE English – Paper 3 (0500)

Preparing to sit IGCSE English this summer? In this blog, Isabel sets out how to gain top marks in Paper 3 - Directed Writing and Composition for pupils sitting English - First Language (0500) in Summer 2019.

Isabel March, 2019 6 Comments

Preparing for the 7 Plus and 8 Plus: top tips to take away from the 2018/2019 exams

In this blog, Hannah shares her top lessons learned from 2018/2019 round of 7 Plus and 8 Plus exams. If you are considering entering your child for the 7+ or 8+, these helpful tips and observations from a full-time, professional tutor will give you a flavour of the kinds of things to expect from these assessments.

Hannah February, 2019 2 Comments

Pre U Geography Paper 3: know your exam papers!

This is the third blog in a four-part series on how to gain a merit or distinction grade in Pre-U Geography. Tim, an experienced Geography teacher, sets out some top tips on tackling Paper 3.

Tim February, 2019

Pre-U Geography Paper 2: know your exam papers!

This is the second part of a blog series in which Tim sets out how to gain top grades in Geography Pre-U. This blog explores how best to tackle Paper 2, "Global Themes".

Tim January, 2019

Read All About It! How to efficiently follow current events to boost your grades in A-level Politics

To secure top grades in A-Level politics, it is vital that students confidently engage with contemporary political debates and themes. In this blog, Politics tutor Eddie sets out four great ways of accessing current political events, knowledge of which can then be applied to the course.

Eddie January, 2019

How to get 45 points on the IB – 2019 version

This post is a follow up to my previous tongue-in-cheek guide on how to get 45 points on the IB. If you're a student reading this hoping for a magic short-cut to getting a 45, I'll ruin the ending now - there isn't one. Put your phone / laptop down and do some work.

Lawrence January, 2019

Pre-U Geography Paper 1: know your exam papers!

In this blog series, Tim will set out how to gain a top merit or distinction grade in Pre-U Geography. An experienced teacher of the Pre-U syllabus, Tim will interpret examiners' comments for safe and easy digestion, with each blog looking at one of the four papers in detail. Blog 1 looks at paper 1 (Global Environments).