Homework is one of those things that children hate and parents seem to dread. It can be the cause of family arguments and anxiety in those faced with it. But homework doesn't have to be full of stress. With a well-planned after school routine and a few of our simple tips, you can turn homework into ...
Read more ›Nearly half of 11-year-olds among some minority ethnic groups in the UK are receiving private tuition outside of school. Researchers from Newcastle University and from NatCen Social Research have been studying how a cohort of 19,000 primary aged children spend their lives outside of school. They ana...
Read more ›Education experts have argued that homework is 'completely pointless', says The Guardian.
Mr Bennett, director of the ResearchEd conference announced, "I'm not anti homework- it can be a useful tool - but too often it's an exercise in back covering, or box ticking, with no real thought for the educ...
Read more ›Are you a mum or dad and also a tutor with First Tutors? Do you love the flexibility and work-life balance that part time tutoring provides? Did you adjust quickly to home-work-family life? Has tutoring other children helped you understand your own children's needs?If you found a client through Firs...
Read more ›Many children who are struggling at school will suffer in silence, consequently their parents are unaware of their child's needs. Keeping a close eye on your child's reactions and behaviour can be the best way to monitor possible underlying problems with school work. Below are a few key signs that m...
Read more ›