For many parents, the summer holiday is too long a break… Children often get out of the study habit, making it more difficult to get back into the school mindset come September. With only a week before most schools re-open for the autumn term, and with 11+ exams looming, it can help to get back into the swing of things […]
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Archive for 2015
Countdown to the Eleven Plus exam starts now!
Monday, August 24th, 2015Thinking about going to university?
Monday, August 10th, 2015There’s been a lot of talk in the news over the summer regarding university education. Now that the government has replaced grants with loans, there’s much to think about. Many students worry about how to cover all their outgoings during a university course. So with student debt on the rise, it helps to look at your options. Here […]
GCSE Exam System Shake-up From September 2015
Monday, July 27th, 2015The long awaited new GSCEs are almost here! Starting in September 2015, the first cohort of year 10 students will be studying the new English and Maths qualifications, due for sitting in summer 2017. And it really spells quite a marked change from the previous generation! Here are a few questions and answers to help you […]
How to turn a bad report into a good one
Monday, July 13th, 2015Just like adults, children are very sensitve about criticism. And just like adults, they struggle to articulate how they feel sometimes. When it comes to school, dealing with the disappointment of an end-of-year report can be tough. Some children shrug their shoulders to give you the impression they’re not bothered – when in fact they […]
Can you prep for the CEM Eleven Plus exams?
Monday, June 29th, 2015You might not know, but many local Manchester and Cheshire Grammar schools have switched to CEM/Durham style entrance exams. This means that if you are applying to sought after schools such as Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (AGSG) and Altrincham Boys Grammar (AGSB), it’s important to know what your son or daughter can expect in September. […]
Endings and new beginnings…
Monday, June 15th, 2015This time of year is always a poignant one for students, parents and tutors alike. As GCSE and A Level students complete their final exams and party at the prom, it’s time to close a chapter. Do you know, some of our tutors have taught their tutees through primary school to their GCSEs? So it can feel quite a wrench […]
Is your child switched on to books?
Monday, June 1st, 2015It seems as if children are permanently attached to their smartphones, computers or games consoles these days. When is there ever enough time to just sit with a book and read for pure pleasure? Interestingly enough, reading is trendy again! According to the National Literacy Trust, more children than ever are choosing to read in their spare […]
Have you got an exam tomorrow?
Monday, May 18th, 2015Exams seem to strike fear into even the most confident student. It’s the moment you’ve been gearing up for since you first started school way back when. Finally, it’s here. It’s natural to feel nervous. Everyone feels this. The trick is to try to relax as much as possible the night before rather than sit […]
Revision! What is the secret to success?
Monday, May 4th, 2015With the general election recently, winners and losers were all over the news. For GCSE and A Level students facing exams this month, this time of year can also be monumental. Panic often sets in at this stage when youngsters realise the enormity of the task ahead. That’s why it’s essential to give your son […]
Did your child get a primary school place?
Monday, April 20th, 2015After an anxious wait for ‘National Offer Day’, parents across Greater Manchester and Cheshire finally found out last Thursday whether their child has been offered a primary school place of their choice. And it’s good news … for some. Over 90% of local children have successfully secured entry into one of their three preferred schools. If this […]