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Regular up-to-date advice for supporting your teen’s studies and wellbeing.

5 years ago
Educational Advice · 5 years ago

How to help your teen get ready for the Summer term

In a normal year, the Easter holidays are revision-central. You might have thought it&... Read more

5 years ago
Just for fun · 5 years ago

5 reasons why teens should catch up on exercise this holiday – and 5 fun ways to do it

Since schools first closed last year (and then opened, and then closed again…), pare... Read more

5 years ago
Educational Advice

7 ways to help your teen plan their career

It’s never too early – or too late – for teens to start planning the... Read more

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5 years ago
Exams and Revision · 5 years ago

Grades without exams? How your teen can get the grades they deserve in 2021

With exams cancelled across the UK, teens and parents across the country have been won... Read more

5 years ago
Home Schooling · 5 years ago

A year of homeschooling: how parents have found it and what they’ve learnt

It’s been 12 months since UK schools first closed to protect the spread of Covid... Read more

5 years ago
Tutoring · 5 years ago

6 reasons why online tuition works for my daughter

We thought we’d let a parent do the talking this week. Mum, Claire, shares the highs... Read more

Handpicked tutors who are proven to raise grades
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5 years ago
Home Schooling · 5 years ago

Teen wellbeing during lockdown: 4 tips from a Psychologist

This week is Children’s Mental Health Week, and it’s no news to parents th... Read more

5 years ago
Home Schooling · 5 years ago

8 top homeschool tips from a Headteacher and a Psychologist

Last week we were joined by Headteacher Kathryn Hobbs and Psychologist and Child Wellb... Read more

5 years ago
Home Schooling · 5 years ago

Shaping the day: how to adjust homeschool for kids of different ages

Since schools were closed and exams cancelled yet again, families across the UK making... Read more

5 years ago
Educational Advice · 5 years ago

6 ways to remember things

In every school subject, remembering information is pretty central. Of course, you nee... Read more

5 years ago
Educational Advice · 5 years ago

5 ways to keep your teen learning over the Christmas hols

At the end of this term (and a challenging year) there’s no doubt your teen will... Read more

5 years ago
Educational Advice

5 skills that employers look for

When you’re thinking about what sort of career you might want in the future, it ... Read more

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