Guaranteed to take the shine off the end of summer term is an unsatisfactory end-of-year report. It happens without fail… There’s nothing worse than seeing your child in floods of tears as they’ve not achieved ‘expected progress.’ Or watching their self-esteem plummet to the floor, disillusioned that they’ve tried so hard and yet haven’t done as […]
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What’s every parent’s summer term nightmare?
Monday, June 27th, 2016How 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 […]
‘Tis the season … for revision
Monday, December 1st, 2014Tra la la la la la la la la. As the term winds down and festivities gain pace, it can be hard for children to manage revision during this jolly season! With mock exams often before or just after Christmas, and some entrance exams in January, how can children avoid exam panic and still enjoy […]
Last minute grammar entry changes
Monday, July 28th, 2014Earlier this year, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls in Cheshire replaced the Non-Verbal Reasoning paper with a new English/literacy assessment. For children applying for September 2015 entry, this decision meant they didn’t need to study a largely unfamiliar discipline not taught across the board in schools. Latest news: it’s all change again Following a consultation […]
Summer tuition … is it for you?
Tuesday, June 17th, 2014Shortly, it’ll be a case of ‘school’s out for the summer.’ No more lessons for weeks, even months! While a family holiday or fun day out can help children recharge their batteries, for many parents the initial excitement of school hols wears off quickly. How to stave off boredom often becomes the challenge. Little wonder […]