Blogs
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....
How to beat the ‘Back to School Blues’.
You and your child/teen may be filled with excitement, elation and joy at the prospect of returning to school. Others might be feeling apprehensive, dubious and a little anxious. Whatever you and your child/teen are feeling, it is important to accept yours/their...
How to move forward from GCSE and A-level results?
In this video and vlog, we are going to explore how you can empower your teen to move forward with their exam results by looking at: 1. What is so; 2. How to take responsibility; 3. How other successful people, who didn’t achieve their expected grades, moved onwards;...
Revision over the summer for 11+, GCSEs and A-levels.
In this blog and vlog, we are going to explore: 1) Reasons why to study over the summer; 2) Ways to study over the summer. After reading the blog and watching the vlog, you will know ways to motivate your teen to study over the summer. You will also know the best...
What to do now exams are cancelled?
In this blog and vlog, we are going to explore: 1. The different options available to your child so they can continue on their academic journey. 2. The different criteria used in creating a grade for your child. 3. To gain insight into the different exam boards and...
How to encourage your child to write?
In this blog, we are going to explore the following: 1. How to motivate reluctant writers; 2. How to encourage children to expand their answers; 3. How to ‘magpie’ ideas.1. How to motivate reluctant writers Your child might be a reluctant writer. When they hear the...
To send my child to school…or not?
In this video and blog, we are going to explore: Whether to send my child to school or not After watching the video and going through this blog, you will be empowered about your choice to send your child to school. Overview For many parents, COVID-19 has opened up a...