by Kellie McCord | Feb 3, 2023 | Essay writing, Exams, Home Learning
The ONE thing that is going to have a massive impact on your child’s/teen’s English grades – do you know what it is? It is probably not what you think! It is your child’s ability to use grammar! Grammar is essential because it allows your...
by Kellie McCord | May 29, 2022 | Essay writing, Exams, Home Learning
Reverse Engineer: What you will gain from watching this video From this video, you will see: How your child can use what they have read to inspire their writing for Language Paper 2, Section B; What examiners are looking for, so that you can have insider knowledge and...
by Kellie McCord | May 26, 2022 | Essay writing, Exams, Home Learning
How to encourage your child to expand on their answers and use key vocabulary? From this blog, you will gain insights into: Why your child might not expand on their answers; Why your child might not use advanced vocabulary; Strategies to support your child in:...
by Kellie McCord | May 18, 2022 | 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...
by Kellie McCord | Oct 16, 2020 | Exams, Home Learning
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?...
by Kellie McCord | Sep 15, 2020 | Exams
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....
