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Alexander A

2 days 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

4 days 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 week 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 weeks 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 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

2 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.

A Parent's Guide to Study Time

Sebastian

2 months ago

Struggling with your child's study routine? Our ultimate parent's guide to study time reveals expert strategies to create smart schedules, boost focus, and drive academic success.

What are BTEC Qualifications?

Mohammed A

2 months ago

Confused about BTEC qualifications? Learn everything you need to know in our guide, from what BTECs are, to how they can boost your education and career prospects.

What Should I Do After GCSEs?

Nikki S

3 months ago

A useful guide describing the most common options for post-16 education to help parents and Year 9-11 students learn about what options there are for what to do after GCSEs.

7 Ways Extracurricular Clubs Lead to Academic Success

Rachael T

4 months ago

Extracurricular activities are linked to academic success by allowing children to learn diverse practical, cognitive and social skills in their own way as a respite from school.

A Guide to OCR A-Level Computer Science

Hansa P

4 months ago

Struggling with OCR A-Level Computer Science? This blog covers everything from course content and assessments to revision advice and fixing common exam mistakes.

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