This week, the university think tank Million+ revealed that competition for university places this year is set to be tougher than ever. According to Professor Les Ebdon, chair of Million+, applications for degree places will rise by nearly 40% in some institutions and an average of 20% in new univer...
Read more ›This past week has seen the UK come to a standstill following the heaviest snowfall seen in this country for years. With the Arctic weather showing no signs of halting, the snow has blocked roads and businesses across the country - and, most notable of all, schools and colleges everywhere.
Whilst t...
Read more ›Whether you are tutoring long-term or helping students achieve their short-term goals, your style and methods of teaching will vary depending on each individual student. That's why it is imperative, especially in shorter term tutoring, to get to know your pupil as quickly as possible.
Prior to your...
Read more ›Mock exam season is almost upon us. For many students, this will be their first experience of formal exams, and a prime opportunity to practise for the real thing next summer. How can you as a private tutor help students prepare for their mocks?
In the main, mock GCSEs and A-levels should be treate...
Read more ›There are many reasons why a student may choose to take exams privately. They may feel they are not reaching their full potential and need extra one-on-one support; they may wish to expand their studies beyond the set curriculum; or, in some cases, they may feel ready to take certain GCSEs or A-leve...
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