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Homeschooling in the UK: Why are students leaving mainstream education?

With a sharp rise in the number of students being homeschooled in the UK, this blog sets out some of the reasons why parents might make the decision to take their children out of the classroom. Rosie, a qualified teacher and professional tutor, specialises in developing programmes for homeschooling.

Rosie November, 2019

Preparing for the 11 Plus: what to do in the final month before exams

In this blog, Claire gives you some guidance on how best to manage your child's 11+ preparation in the final month leading up to their entrance exams.

Claire November, 2019

Preparing for the 7 Plus and 8 Plus 2019/2020: top tips to take away from last year’s exams

In this blog, Hannah shares her top lessons learned from the 2018/2019 round of 7 Plus and 8 Plus exams. If you are entering your child for the 7+ or 8+ in the next couple of months, 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 November, 2019 3 Comments

Chemistry IB IA ideas 2019-2020

Stuck for ideas for your Chemistry IA? Here is a list of 50 ideas that should hopefully inspire you to come up with an excellent IA of your own. Carl is a highly experienced Chemistry tutor who is available for one-to-one online tuition.

Carl November, 2019 28 Comments

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 November, 2019

Home schooling in the UK 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 November, 2019

How to get full marks in Economics A-Level and IB essays

Want to ace the long answer questions in your A-level and IB economics paper? Follow these simple guidelines to ensure you make a compelling argument and achieve full marks.

Lawrence October, 2019 1 Comment

Preparing your child for the 7 Plus: top tips for time management

Hannah shares her top tips on how to prepare students for the competitive 7+ exams. This blog focuses on how young students can best be taught to manage their time well.

Hannah October, 2019 2 Comments

Preparing for the 7 Plus composition paper: A Picture is worth a thousand words

As both a teacher and a tutor, Hannah has worked with many children who present as reluctant writers or who appear to not have many ideas to begin a story. "Talking Pictures" is a simple yet highly effective 4 step strategy to get your child’s creative juices flowing and to kick-start the story writing process.

Hannah October, 2019

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 October, 2019

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