In this article, qualified Dyslexia Assessor and teacher Frankie, outlines signs and indicators of Dyslexia in children. Frankie is available for immediate Dyslexia Assessments.
AuthorFrankieRead4 minutes
In this blog article Meredith outlines some of the barriers to learning autistic students can face and offers some strategies to support them.
AuthorMeredithRead5 minutes
In this article, Ann, an experienced teacher and SEN tutor shares her top tips for other tutors and teachers who are supporting children with Dyslexia and/or Dyscalculia.
AuthorAnnRead2 minutes
In this article, experienced dyslexia tutor, Susannah, shares her top six tips to help other teachers support students with dyslexia in their classrooms.
AuthorSusannahRead5 minutes
The MLAT (Modern Languages Admissions Test) is a test set by the University of Oxford to establish aptitudes prior to a place being offered on an undergraduate course in Modern Languages. If you are taking this test, you might like to understand more about how it works and the type of preparation you could undertake to ensure success. Read on to find out more about the MLAT.
AuthorHollyRead3 minutes
Erica, an experienced Maths and Physics teacher, has put together a list of ideas intended to be a source of inspiration for your maths IB IA. Its aim is to offer examples showing how different topics in the IB maths syllabus can be linked to real-world investigations.
AuthorEricaRead8 minutes
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.
AuthorMeredithRead6 minutes
In this blog, Francesca, an experienced IB teacher, shows us that full marks in Paper 2 are achievable if we understand the mark criteria.
AuthorOwl TutorsRead6 minutes
In the penultimate post in this series, Andrew looks at how the provenance of the source (including its author, and the time and place in which it was produced) can be used to examine a source’s reliability.
AuthorOwl TutorsRead9 minutes
In the third post in this series, we will look at how to show A Level examiners that you can assess the accuracy of sources. People in the past did not always give an impression consistent with the facts available to us. Good historians will compare the information presented by any source to what they already know of the period.
This is the second post in a series that shows you how to approach source questions in History A Level, and hopefully also how exciting analysing primary source material can be. In this blog, Andrew sets out how to raise the quality of your answer to A* level by showing understanding of the source in context, and focusing on the question.
AuthorOwl TutorsRead5 minutes
In this blog, Nick, an experienced French teacher and tutor, outlines 10 top tips to securing a level 9 in GCSE French. As you will see, achieving a level 9 is not easy but given some good planning, plenty of time and great motivation, you should find it isn't impossible!
AuthorNicolaRead6 minutes
In this blog, Pamela talks you through the application process for Buckinghamshire grammar schools. Here you will find everything you need to know, including: a list of Grammar schools in Bucks, a handy checklist of things to research or consider, information regarding the Transfer Test and key dates for 2018 admissions.
AuthorPamelaRead4 minutes
In this blog, Holly shares top tips of how to achieve a 9 in the English Language GCSE. These tips work for all exam boards and although following them is no guarantee of a grade 9, they could help to raise your grade and improve your performance in the exam. Be sure to check out our other GCSE guides to help with your assessments too!
AuthorHollyRead7 minutes
In this blog, we set 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.
AuthorOwl TutorsRead3 minutes
IGCSEs and GCSEs are largely similar, but there are some key differences. IGCSEs, usually taken by students studying abroad, have slightly different content and are designed for those who do not have the cultural and contextual references of GCSE students living in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Here we explore the examinations and explain what differences students might see during their courses.
Creating a revision timetable has been shown to help with confidence and preparation for public exams. Here, we look at how to plan revision carefully for GCSEs, A-Levels, and the International Baccalaureate (IB). How can you make the most of your time and resources whilst also dealing with unexpected interruptions? Read on to find out.
In this article, experienced independent school teacher and tutor Jess, presents an overview of the new 11 plus examinations at London Consortium Schools.
AuthorJessicaRead3 minutes
Are you hoping for your child to win one of the 160 places at Hampton School at 11+? Experienced teacher and school entrance tutor Holly takes us through all the need to know information!
AuthorHollyRead2 minutes
Got the school holidays coming up and need something to do in Clapham? Let us help!
AuthorOwl TutorsRead4 minutes
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