How to prepare for the 7 Plus: Five great activities for developing your child’s vocabulary

The 7 Plus composition and comprehension papers will test vocab and grammar. In this blog, Hannah suggests some fun and engaging activities that will help to develop your child's vocab and get them ready to sit the school entrance exam.

Owl Tutors April, 2020

What are the differences between the 7+ and 8+ exam?

Sitting the 7+ and 8+ exam can be a daunting prospect, so it is important that children become familiar with working under strict time constraints before the exam. There is significant competition for entry into schools at both 7+ and 8+. For example, for every one place at Westminster Under or Colet Court, 8 or more boys sit the entrance exam.

Judith April, 2020

How Mindfulness Activities can help with home schooling

As most of us struggle with home schooling (myself included!) we are all facing challenges we never imagined! Mindfulness activities can help children to focus and calm their minds. What better time to dip your toes into the water and explore a range of fun activities which help support emotional well-being for children and adults alike.

Rachel April, 2020

The best English home-learning resources for children aged 5-11 years

For all the new home-classrooms that have sprung up following school closures, Claudia shares her favourite online and interactive English resources for ages 5-11.

Claudia April, 2020

“How I tutor online” – 11+ and 13+ school entrance

In this blog, we talk to Jacqueline (one of our most experienced online school entrance tutors) about how she prepares children for school entrance exams online and the platforms she finds work best.

Mike April, 2020 5 Comments

“How I tutor online” – IB Maths and Physics

In this blog, we talk to Alan (one of our most experienced online IB tutors) about how he teaches Maths and Physics online and the platforms he finds work best.

Mike April, 2020 3 Comments

How to get top marks in GCSE and A-Level Spanish: Developing skills in listening and reading

In this article, Ana gives some tips on how to improve your Spanish listening and reading skills during lockdown through five different free online resources. If you can’t go to Spain, let Spain come to you!

Ana April, 2020

How to tutor science online: Keeping things practical, outside of the lab

Teaching Science online may seem a difficult task, particularly for topics typically demonstrated in the school laboratory. However, as Phil sets out in this blog, for every challenge, there is a solution. While great communication between tutor and student is key, along with careful preparation ahead of each session, there is nothing to say that online Science tuition cannot be practical and interactive!

Phil April, 2020

Free resources for 11 Plus preparation (English and Reasoning)

In this blog, Sophie, a qualified English Teacher and Owl Tutor, has compiled a list of websites which offer resources for 11 Plus preparation. Focusing on the 11+ English and Reasoning papers, these free resources are great practice for any budding school entrance exam candidates.

Owl Tutors April, 2020 4 Comments

Homeschooling help: Free English resources for Primary and Secondary students

Here you can find a list of free and low-cost resources to help students develop their English skills at home. This list has been put together by Sophie, a qualified English teacher and Owl Tutor.

Owl Tutors March, 2020

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