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Summer Activities to Boost Student Career Prospects

Ihsanur R

1 week ago

Looking to boost a future CV or UCAS application over the summer holiday? Discover new activities that will add valuable experiences and help you stand out from the crowd.

Winding Down for the Summer School Holidays

Jessica G

2 weeks ago

Finished exams? Time to unwind, reflect and get valuable feedback from your teachers so you can set goals and prepare for the next step up after summer.

How to Make Your CV Stand Out | The Ultimate Guide

Russell Kilgour

2 weeks ago

This article provides analysis on how to boost your CV beyond the basics to counter these concerns and hopefully reduce the time spent in job-seeking limbo!

How Did Students Revise During the Spring Holiday?

Russell Kilgour

3 weeks ago

Discover how students and parents in key exam years used online tuition, revision and incentives to revise over the Sprint-time school break.

Researching the Right University

Sophia K

1 month ago

Struggling to decide on a university? Get practical advice from a current student on researching courses, understanding UCAS, and picking the perfect university for your next adventure.

What is Impostor Syndrome?

Alexander A

1 month ago

Discover what Impostor Syndrome is, how it affects students and how we can help overcome self-doubt through encouragement, repetition, and personalised support.

Revision Guidance for Students with ADHD

Francine

1 month ago

An Introduction to ADHD and specialised techniques students can use to improve their focus, motivation and time management when revising for their exams.

How to Set Goals for GCSEs

Reeshma J

1 month ago

Goal setting and journaling are great habits to get into that help organise studies by breaking down all those subject topics, keeping you calm and focused as you progress.

Strategies to Enhance Retrieval in the Maths Classroom: Trigonometry

Deepak S

2 months ago

Tutor Deepak shares his effective strategies for teaching trigonometry through retrieval practice, boosting long-term learning with techniques that work from KS3 to GCSE Maths.

Is A.I. in Education a Cause for Concern?

Russell Kilgour

2 months ago

Using data from our recent survey of parents, students and tutors, we analyse the attitudes of key stakeholders towards the use of AI in educational settings.

Traditional Learning Vs. Flipped Learning

Leila F

2 months ago

Discover how shifting from traditional teaching to a flipped classroom boosts engagement, strengthens memory, and supports higher-order thinking.

How to Effectively Revise for Your GCSEs and A-Levels

Jonathan B

2 months ago

Why does nobody ever teach students how to revise? Discover our step-by-step guide on preparing for exams, whether GCSEs or A-levels.

10 Steps to Being More Productive

Louisa F

2 months ago

Head of Psychology Louisa lays out 10 basic steps to becoming more productive. Learn how to hack your revision time to efficiently prepare for the upcoming exams!

Should Parents Communicate with Their Children’s Teachers?

Megan W

3 months ago

Learn how to communicate effectively with school educators, get meaningful progress updates. Using these teacher insights will inform and enhance private tuition.

A Parent's Guide to December Holiday Revision

Russell Kilgour

3 months ago

Our survey of students and parents reveals key insights into how teens revise over Christmas, common challenges, and expert-backed strategies to boost motivation and productivity.

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