Understanding how your child learns best is crucial for their academic success and overall development. In this blog, we delve into the fascinating field of learning styles, exploring the diverse ways in which children absorb, process, and retain information. Whether your child is a visual learner who thrives on images and diagrams, a kinaesthetic learner who benefits from hands-on experiences, or one of the types in between, this blog will help you identify and support their unique learning preferences. WHAT ARE LEARNING STYLES? Throughout childhood, babies and toddlers progress through dist ..read more

With the GCSE exam season approaching fast, it’s time to focus on your GCSE preparation. It can be a daunting time for students, and many find themselves unsure of how best to plan and carry out GCSE revision and preparation. Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered with the complete guide to GCSE preparation. HOW TO REVISE FOR GCSEs Depending on your education journey so far, you may have some experience revising for and sitting real exams with the 11+ or 13+ entrance exams. For others, primary school SATs and GCSE mocks are the first taster of exam-style testing. For those with less exam experien ..read more

Half term is just around the corner, and if you have some energetic young ones, you’ll be thinking about how to fill their free time, have fun and burn off some of that never-ending energy. In this guide, we bring you half-term ideas for 2024, with options for those based in the southeast and elsewhere in the country. We offer more suggestions for the southeast simply because of the amount and quality of events offered there, but for folks based outside of the southeast, National Rail offers many discounts for children and families, making a trip to the capital accessible to all. HALF-TERM ID ..read more

Love teaching but need a new challenge? Tired of teaching large groups in a classroom but feel like you have more to give? Tutoring could be the perfect job to reinvigorate your teaching career. If you’re a qualified teacher looking to develop your career, private tutoring can be a great option. There are lots of benefits to private tutoring, here we explore why tutoring is a great career change for qualified teachers. Why tutoring? Tutors have the unique opportunity to see first-hand how a little extra instruction and work can pay off in a big way. They can experience the true satisfaction o ..read more

Passion is critical to a well-rounded, fulfilling life. When people are passionate about what they are doing, they are more naturally motivated to achieve their goals and strive for greatness. Recognising the important role that passion plays throughout our lives, it’s necessary to provide children of all ages with passion-based learning experiences. Here, we offer guidance on how you can encourage and support your child to find their personal passions. ROLE MODEL AND SHARE YOUR PASSIONS As parents, we are the biggest role models in our children’s lives. They observe our behaviours and take c ..read more

According to the Department for Education (DfE) and media reports, homeschooling is a growing trend in the UK. Having never previously recorded the number of homeschooled children in the UK, the DfE set about gathering this information in Autumn 2022. The DfE’s published findings show that an estimated 80,900 children were homeschooled in October 2022, and this number rose to 86,200 in January 2023. This is a significant rise in a short period of time, and while figures need to be studied over a longer period, it gives a good indication of the growing popularity of homeschooling amongst UK fa ..read more

The secondary school application process can be a fraught one for many parents. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. If you’re a parent thinking about your child’s secondary school, here’s what you can do to make the application process smoother. Start early If you’re aiming for one of the top-tier independent schools, you should ideally start thinking about applications once your child reaches Year 4 in their primary school. Even if you are not aiming for a top-tier school, starting early is nothing but beneficial. The application shouldn’t be rushed, review each school’s application cri ..read more

It is becoming more common for independent and state-selected schools to use interviews as part of their selection process at 11+. For a child of 10 or 11 years old, this can be a daunting prospect. And just like the 11+ entrance exam, the 11+ interview needs preparation. Putting your child through the 11+ without adequate preparation can make the experience stressful and traumatic, and can knock a child’s confidence badly. By preparing your child for the 11+, it gives them the best chance of success and ensures a positive learning experience. This guide gives you everything you need to prepa ..read more

Students often get nervous about their Biology GCSE exam as the subject requires remembering a lot of information. This creates anxiety about whether their grade boundaries will be high enough. If you’re aiming for a grade 9 in GCSE Biology, you may be feeling stressed about your revision. Getting a high grade in GCSE Biology is essential if you want to study the subject at A-Level or want to go on to Biology-centric subjects, such as medicine, at university. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to achieve your goal of a 9 in Biology including study materials, recommended revision t ..read more

Teaching children to give back to the community has countless benefits for their mental and emotional development as well as encouraging them to get involved in the world around them and learn new skills. A great activity that is often overlooked is volunteering. Although volunteering often focuses on helping others, there are many personal benefits that children can gain. As a result, it can pave the way to academic and interpersonal success. Here we list some of the great benefits of volunteering for children, and most of them apply to adults also! 1. Encourages cooperation Most volunteer e ..read more