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Primary home schooling: what should I teach?

The only legal obligation for parents who home school in the UK is to provide full-time education that suits the age, ability and aptitude of the child. The law does not stipulate which subjects should be taught or at what level. This blog provides information about the primary curriculum and recommends different approaches to primary teaching.

Rosie February, 2018

Home schooling and the law

One of the first things to think about when considering home schooling is the law: what are the legal requirements for home schooling and who is responsible for monitoring home education? This blog gives a brief overview of the current UK laws around home schooling.

Rosie February, 2018

My child is being bullied: is home schooling the right option?

An increasing number of people in the UK are choosing to home school their children due to problems with bullying in school. It is of course the natural reaction of a parent to want to move their child away from stressful or dangerous situations and shield them from harm. But is home schooling the right option for a child that is facing bullying?

Rosie February, 2018

Calling all retired teachers! The perfect job for you

Are you a retired teacher looking for some flexible part-time work? Or perhaps you are planning your retirement from teaching but are not yet ready to throw the towel in completely. This blog explains why private tutoring may be the perfect job for you.

Lawrence January, 2018 8 Comments

How to become a full-time professional tutor

Are you a qualified teacher looking to become a full-time tutor? This blog explains how to make the transition from full-time teacher to full-time tutor.

Lawrence January, 2018

5 Job Ideas for Ex-Teachers

Are you thinking about leaving your job as a classroom teacher? Want to know what other rewarding jobs exist in education besides class teaching? This blog lists five areas that you may want to explore when considering what to do next.

Lawrence January, 2018

Using recent events in A Level Politics: The cabinet reshuffle, January 2018

In this post, Andrew examines Theresa May’s cabinet reshuffle of January 2018. This reshuffle provides some useful insights into the core executive in Britain.

Andrew January, 2018

How to make the most out of MathsWatch CD

GCSE students often struggle to know how to revise maths productively. In this blog, Emma explains how to use the MathsWatch CD to make revision efficient and effective.

Emma January, 2018

11+ writing activity: use technology to inspire your child

In many families, technology is often seen as a distraction that prevents children from concentrating on their school work. However, if used well, technology can be a powerful tool to inspire children’s learning. Here is one exercise you could use to turn creative writing in to a fun and engaging exercise through the use of an iPad or laptop.

Rosie January, 2018

How to take the perfect profile picture for Owl Tutors

We all know that you should not judge a book by it's cover, but, inevitably, people do. The way that you present yourself to prospective tutoring clients is important, and will likely affect whether you are selected. That's why it's vital to make sure that you present yourself professionally.

Lawrence January, 2018

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