Category: Education

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Children
Newman Tuition

5 Steps to Reduce Exam Stress

As we begin a new year, exams will be at the forefront of the minds of many students. Whether it’s 11+ entrance exams, GCSEs or A levels, the preparation for and undertaking of intense examination can cause high levels of stress and anxiety. This is due to a combination of perceived pressures from society, school,

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Education
CodeToday

Code Today Unlimited – Course Details and Curriculum

The Codetoday Curriculum focuses on treating Python coding as a serious subject while ensuring it’s taught in a fun, engaging, and creative way. Stephen Gruppetta developed the curriculum over the past decade and thousands of students have successfully learnt to code in Python with Codetoday over these years. The Codetoday curriculum introduces all topics through a

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Education
Newman Tuition

Unlocking Success: Effective Revision Techniques for GCSEs and A-Levels

As the pressure of exams looms large, students across the country are gearing up for the ultimate academic challenge: GCSEs and A-Levels. These crucial assessments not only play a big role in their academic future but also serve as a testament to their hard work and dedication. In the face of such monumental tasks, mastering

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Education
Newman Tuition

Choosing The Best Personalised Tutoring Service: A Guide for Parents

Introduction: For parents, selecting the ideal personalised tutoring service for their child can be a challenging task. With numerous options available, it’s crucial to approach the decision with careful consideration. This guide offers practical advice and key considerations to help you make an informed choice and set your child on the path to academic excellence.

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Education
Newman Tuition

Nurturing Digital Wellbeing: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents on Supporting Children in the Social Media Era

In today’s digital age, social media has become a fundamental aspect of our daily routines, especially for the younger generation. While these platforms offer incredible opportunities for connection and self-expression, they also come with their own set of challenges and risks. As parents, actively supporting and guiding our children through the complex landscape of social

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Children
Able Tutors

Online Tutoring. Is it a good option?

When considering what type of private tutoring is best for your child there seems to be a shortage of tutors who are willing to come to your home for the lessons.  Instead, parents are being offered online lessons. This type of tutoring has now become the norm since the pandemic.  Whilst most parents and students

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Education
Laurel Alper

When To Begin Preparing For The 11+

Life is all about preparation and as adults, we know how vital it is to be prepared for certain challenges that we face. However, children don’t have that life experience and so, preparing for their 11+ exams relies on parents to guide them in the right direction, ensuring that they are adequately prepared. Exams can

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Education
Laurel Alper

Home Schooling in Challenging Times

As this is a challenging situation for so many parents – here are some tips for helping you order and manage what could be a longer time of ‘home education’.. This has been thrust upon everyone! Home schooling is a lifestyle choice so what you are doing is not exactly ‘home schooling’ but schooling at

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Education
Laurel Alper

Story Writing For The 7+

This is always a ‘hot’ topic for discussion! I have had countless conversations with many parents of students that I have taught with regards to story writing. These are a few of the most common questions I have heard: Is it possible for a 6 year old to write an interesting, descriptive and structured story?

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Children
Laurel Alper

Scratch or Python? When should my child switch?

“Scratch or Python?” “Should I be worried that my child is not using Scratch yet at school?” “Should I be concerned that my children’s school does not teach them Python at all?” …and many more questions parents often ask about the coding their children are or should be learning. Unlike other traditional subjects, programming (the

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