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Why Do Students Have Homework? A Fresh Perspective on Independent Study
Homework. Just the word alone can spark groans from students and sighs from parents. It’s often seen as a chore, an unwelcome extension...
Emma Harper
Mar 43 min read
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Why We Study Poetry and Algebra: The Importance of Both the Creative and the Logical
When we think about learning, we often divide it into two categories: the creative and the logical. For instance, poetry and algebra may...
Emma Harper
Feb 43 min read
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The Power of Mock Exams: How Practice Makes Perfect
We're often told that the key to success lies in preparation, but what does effective preparation really look like for our students and...
Emma Harper
Jan 73 min read
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Why Do Students Struggle With Problem Solving?
Problem solving is a critical skill, one that goes beyond academic success and equips students for real-life challenges. Yet, many...
Emma Harper
Dec 4, 20244 min read
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How Board Games Can Help With Learning
In an age dominated by digital learning tools and screens, it’s easy to overlook the simple yet powerful potential of board games as...
Emma Harper
Nov 26, 20244 min read
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What have I learnt from being an exam marker?
As well as teaching, tutoring, generally being an adult, a parent, many tutors also take on the role of being an exam marker at this time...
Emma Harper
Jun 13, 20243 min read
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How to know if you need a tutor?
I've been having lots of conversations recently with parents exploring the idea of tuition for their children. Where I start this...
Emma Harper
May 20, 20244 min read
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How to deal with the stress in the run up to exams
Students feel so much pressure in the run up to their exams and it can have a real impact on their mental health. Now don't get me wrong...
Emma Harper
Apr 4, 20243 min read
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Revision Tips & Tricks: Part 4 - Making sure your revision as efficient as possible
We get a lot of students come to us who say they are doing lots of revision but don't feel like they are making as much progress as they...
Emma Harper
Mar 6, 20243 min read
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Revision Tips & Tricks: Part 3 - Revision games
The key to feeling motivated with your revision is to mix it up! Don't do the same repetitive tasks over and over again. This blog is...
Emma Harper
Feb 14, 20242 min read
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Revision Tips & Tricks: Part 2 - Low effort, High impact ideas
A massive barrier for a lot of students is motivation and confidence so the key to getting them started is low effort, high impact...
Emma Harper
Jan 31, 20243 min read
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Revision Tips & Tricks: Part 1 - Creating a plan
Whether you are currently studying or a parent trying to support your young person through their learning journey, revision is always...
Emma Harper
Jan 12, 20242 min read
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Why do we actually study Shakespeare in school?
You might have heard about this guy named William Shakespeare. Yeah, the dude from way back who wrote all those famous plays and stuff....
Emma Harper
Dec 12, 20232 min read
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Strength in Numbers: Unveiling the Benefits of Small Group Tuition
In the world of education, the concept of group tuition has gained significant traction as an effective alternative to traditional...
Emma Harper
Nov 10, 20232 min read
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The rise of private tuition
The number of students receiving private tuition in the UK has reached an all-time high with 60% of secondary school pupils receiving...
Emma Harper
Jul 25, 20236 min read
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