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Child Genius of the Year 2014

by Sara Vazquez Shaw

Is your child a marvel at maths or a whizz with words? Web-coding whizzkid or strategic game supremo? Novelist, blogger or persuasive public speaker? Business brain or ingenious inventor?

If you know a 5-12* year old who would relish meeting like-minded bright young children...and if he or she woul...

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Could you be Young Musician of the Year?

by Isa Benedetti

First Tutors is pleased to announce a fantastic opportunity for young people (under 17 years old) in the Wickford area of Essex. The Wickford Rotary Club are holding a 'Young Musician of the Year' competition, and are inviting applications from those who play music and instruments in the Classical g...

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The Rise of For-Profit Higher Education

by Dexter Findley

As Britain's second for-profit institution is granted the title of University we discuss the implications for-profit higher-ed will have on the landscape of UK education and society.

In Britain we have an ingrained, congenital suspicion of the Profit Motive. Thus, predictably, when the private BPP ...

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Changes to Name Titles

by UpdateBot

After receiving feedback from a tutor, we've made a slight change to our system. As well as the titles 'Mr' and 'Ms', we've introduced 'Mx' to account for those individuals who identify differently, or for others who wish to be listed in a gender-neutral way.

First Tutors is proud to support the LG...

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An Essay on Essay Writing

by Sam

Essay writing is a key skill in higher and further education. Speaking from a student's point of view, it is not just about what you write but how you write and express yourself - a degree of skill in English is definitely needed.

I never really felt like I was prepared for the standard required ...

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