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How to encourage your child to expand on their answers?
You may have seen your child's report saying that your child needs to expand on their answers. But, how? We have a process to help idenitfy specific blocks holding your child back, but for today's video and blog, we will be delivering to you actionable steps to help...
Parents: What to do after your child sits one of their GCSE exams?
In this blog we are going to be offering advice on how to help your child deal with exam stress by avoiding triggering questions, and by offering solutions, so that you can support your child through their GCSE Exams. We all know that after a child has sat an exam, we...
Do parents/carers/guardians want their children to return to school in early March?
Do parents/guardians/carers want their children to return to school?Short answer: yes. Long answer: they have many concerns! Here is some data that I collected from a sample of parents/guardians/carers to give some insights into what concerns and worries they have in...
Are 2021 GCSE and A-level Exams really cancelled?
If you have been keeping up-to-date with the headlines, then you may think that GCSE and A-level summer 2021 exams have been cancelled, right? But, the reality is - it’s not that simple! Yes, exam hall exams are cancelled, but end of year, summer exams have not been...
Study-Aids for 11+
With so many books, revision guides and study aids to choose from, what is best for your child? It can be difficult to navigate all the resources out there, which is why I have put this handy list together. I break down the guides, according to the age they serve,...
How to spark a passion for science in your child?
What is science? Science can be defined as a way in which we view our world based on observation, testing and application. According to the Science Council, Science is the “pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world...
What should my child read over the October half-term to prepare for their 10+ and 11+ exams?
What should my child be reading? You may have a child preparing for their English GCSEs, their 10+, or their 11+ exams, so what should they be reading? Your child may enjoy reading, but do they gravitate towards the classics, such as: Charles Dickens, or Shakespeare?...
Go Red For Dyslexia!
Are you going red for dyslexia on the 8th October? Why red? Dyslexia was once stigmatised as being a learning disorder synonymous with lack of intelligence, and an inability to learn. Red, similarly was stigmatised, due to red ink being used to mark children’s work....
What is more important to success: decisions or actions?
What determines success? We often think actions determine success, right? You always hear the following:The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.The Universe doesn’t give you what you ask for with your thoughts; it gives you what you demand with your...
9 mins’ Revision Strategy for GCSE 2021 Success
Many teens are feeling anxious, apprehensive and agitated. They feel completely unprepared for their GCSE finals. And do you know what the biggest fear is? No time! Lockdown put a stop to face-to-face learning, leaving many teens to tackle material alone at home....