At 121 Home Tutors all our tutors have their own personal New Year’s resolutions (lose those few pounds gained over Christmas, expand their tutoring business, be a better tutor, take up a new hobby). Yes. we all have our aims and ambitions for 2012 and we know you will have yours too. But what if […]
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Posts Tagged ‘Primary’
New Year Resolutions
Thursday, January 12th, 2012August babies less likely to go to University
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011If you are the mum or dad of an August baby then you probably well remember that first day at the school gate, watching your four year old go bustling along with children months older them. You may be the parent of a child who has just started school and you are suddenly acutely aware […]
Independent School Entrance Tests
Friday, September 24th, 2010Passing the entrance test to get into an independent school is sometimes a slightly different business from passing the 11+ tests set by state grammar schools. Every independent school is free to set its own tests, and, although many use systems very similar to the 11+, some vary considerably. As such, if your child is […]
Settling in at a new primary school
Saturday, September 11th, 2010Settling into a new primary school can be an unsettling experience for your child, there are often tears on both sides. There are lots of things you can do as a parent to help your child feel more comfortable. Here are a few tips to manage the transition: New school visit. If your child is […]
Summer holiday catch-up for primary students
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010For primary age school children the long school summer holidays can seem like a lifetime – and for parents too. Such a long break can mean children forget more or less all they have learnt in the past school term and keeping them occupied and active, as well as keeping their knowledge and skills learnt in memory, is a huge task for parents. in this post we offer some suggestion as to how to keep young minds busy and alert over the school summer holidays
11 plus/ grammar school entrance tests – gear up for September!
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010If your child has just completed Year 5 and you’re hoping for a place at a state grammar school you’ll know that this year’s summer holiday is critical. The 11+/entrance test season starts in the first week of September. (Independent school entrance tests tend to take place after Christmas – we’ll cover them in a […]
What to look for in a maths tutor
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009Formal education A good maths tutor will need to have a good understanding and knowledge of the material that s/he is tutoring and so it’s important that they have a strong formal background in mathematics. When teaching young children, of primary school age, a tutor with at least a GCSE grade C in maths would […]
What makes a good tutor?
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009The first thing that is important when you want to find a good tutor is understanding what the student needs – whether that’s you or your child. That’s why when you come to us, we ask lots of questions and try to get to the bottom of your specific needs. Does a tutor need to […]
What to look for in a private tutor
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009The Daily Telegraph Independent Schools supplement (19th Sept 2009) had a few handy hints on tracking down and hiring a private tutor. They include: Using a trusted website like 121hometutors, where you can get a specialised, matched tutor recommendation and read what other parents say about the tutors. Focusing on one or two subjects at […]
Tutoring for the eleven plus exam (11+)
Friday, November 6th, 2009The eleven plus (11+) exam has always been something of a hot political potato with the main parties agreeing that it should be phased out. The compulsory 11+ exam ended 40 years ago but there are still 164 grammars schools and 36 local authorities that have selective schools. In Manchester and Cheshire, especially in the […]