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The 11 plus, or 11+ exam, is a selective entrance exam taken by students in the UK who are seeking admission to certain grammar schools or independent schools. If you are looking to help your child prepare for the 11 plus, here are a few steps you can take: Familiarize yourself with the exam format and content: It is important to understand what types of questions will be on the exam and how they will be formatted. This will help your child kno...

Graphic design is an important skill to have no matter what profession you are in. Whether you are a marketer, a business owner, or a software developer, having a basic understanding of graphic design can greatly enhance your work and make you more valuable in your field. Here are just a few reasons why learning graphic design is important: Improved visual communication: Graphic design is all about visual communication. It allows you to effect...

When students begin their IGCSE/GCSEs, they are often required to take at least one science. For many students, this is an issue. They may not enjoy science or may otherwise not need it for their future. For example, artists, musicians, and other prospective careers do not require science, and students who plan to go down these careers must take time out of their studies for the subjects they need to study a subject they have no interest or need...

There are several key indicators that a tutor is great. These indicators can be grouped into two main categories: objective and subjective. Objective indicators of a great tutor include: Qualifications and credentials: A great tutor should have a strong educational background and be well-versed in the subject they are teaching. This might include a degree in the subject, certification, or other relevant qualifications. Knowledge and expertis...

Science tutoring is one of the most popular types of tuition. Many students struggle with science classes, especially in high school during GCSEs and A Levels where getting a good grade or not can determine entry into university. If you are struggling with science and are looking for a science tutor or are interested in pursuing science as a career, read our tips below on how to find the best classes for you. Types of science lesson...

Learning to speak a language and passing an exam are not always the same thing. Just being able to speak English well does not guarantee that you will pass an exam. Many people who have learnt English from TV programmes or films fail official English exams. Each exam, whether it’s IELTS, ESOL or something else, has a mark scheme that tests applicants on specific vocabulary, grammar and other skills that are hard to pick up without studying for ...

December is here and that means that the exams are quickly approaching. By the time you get yourselves together, May will already be knocking on your door. The best time to start preparing is now. Aside from gathering all your books and notes, you should also find past papers to cover.  Here's a list of things you need:  1. Books for the subjects you are taking Let's start with books, gather them all and take a look at the content. Ma...

When preparing for SATs we tend to focus on the obvious test taking skills. I think that as well as this we have to remember two other points:- Firstly, learning is a social activity. Therefore, give your child oppoortunities to discuss what they know. Perhaps they can have time to share their learning with peers who are doing the same tests. They can support one another. Otherwise, it's a good idea to give the child an opportunity to teach youn...

GCSEs can be a stressful time for any student. Not only are you trying to fit in all the content that you’ve covered over 2 years, but also attempting to maintain other hobbies and interests outside of education. After sitting the exams myself, and then moving onto A Level and now a degree, I have come up with a list of helpful tips that can be useful for any GCSE student!  Try and start early: Something that helped me massively...

If you're thinking in learning about Psychology, as it is one of the most demanded professions of the present and future, you may find that there are many offers.  You'll have to decide which one you prefer and the recommendation is that you look for what it makes you excited, which is the topic that really puts you on and you're passionate to learn and experience with.  If not, if you do it only based on with what will you earn more m...

There are thousands of different types of extracurricular activities for children that you can sign your child up to, although some are better than others. Music is perhaps amongst the most effective at helping children develop and grow in the best possible way. Music classes are often associated with taking your child to music school, but this is just one of the options. There are plenty of options available, especially if you don't have that m...

French is one of the most spoken languages in the world and one of the advantages of starting French classes is that it is spoken in many countries- not just France. Learning a new language can open up many doors at both a personal and professional level. You will experience new cultures, travel to new places without a problem and meet new people. Additionally, more and more companies are requiring candidates to speak a second language suc...

Is your child struggling to learn maths? Or do they need a chemistry tutor to help them with their GCSE? A tutor can help your child with their physics lessons, chemistry lessons and maths lessons by going over concepts learnt in class and explaining them in detail.  Worrying about your child’s progress and finding tutors that teach private maths or science lessons is normal. These subjects can often be intimidating at a first glance and h...

Maths can be hard and sometimes it can feel impossible - but I believe that it is possible for maths to be accessible for everyone. As a mathematician and a maths teacher, here are my top tips that helped me to improve my maths skills:     Practice, Practice, Practice! My favourite thing to say is "the best way to get better at maths is by doing more maths!". It all good thinking that you understand a concept, but you don't truly kno...