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 | Nov 10, 2020 | Home Learning
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...
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 | Oct 4, 2020 | Home Learning, Study Habits
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. Lao Tzu The Universe doesn’t give you what you ask for with your thoughts; it gives you what you demand...
by Kellie McCord | Aug 10, 2020 | Exams, Home Learning
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...
by Kellie McCord | Aug 10, 2020 | Home Learning, Study Habits
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...
