The Sherpa Blog
STEM, Education and Online Tutoring News from the Sherpa Team.
The Ultimate Back to School Guide 2025
Russell Kilgour
3 years ago
Get #BackToSchoolReady with our ultimate guide. We cover all the bases for each year group, so nothing is forgotten. Check off the items one by one, and you can't go wrong!
Read more
10 Simple Ways to Boost Grades in 30 Days
James Gurnett
3 years ago
Get an unexpected result in your latest exam? Check out some of our tips to get back on track in 30 days.
Read more
How to Write Your First CV Straight Out of School | Beginner’s Guide
Russell Kilgour
3 years ago
In this beginner-friendly guide, we're going to teach you how to create a CV that gets you the job you desire.
Read more
GCSE Maths You Will Use Everyday As An Adult
Russell Kilgour
3 years ago
What will you actually use maths for later in life? Read this Interesting blog on the real world benefits of studying Maths at GCSE. Your future career and life will be improved by working ha
Read more
How to Study During the Half Term Break | Kickstart Guide
James Gurnett
3 years ago
Is this a catch-up week or are you planning to do work every day of break? It's important to relax - but also keep up the habit of learning!
Read more
Music whilst studying? The good, the bad and the ukulele
James Gurnett
3 years ago
We all have our own different methods of studying and revising. Some people work with music in the background, from lo-fi beats and jazz to rap.
Read more
What is the equation for Photosynthesis?
James Gurnett
3 years ago
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, bacteria and photosynthetic protists produce chemical energy (ATP) from light.
Read more
7 Reasons Why Mock Exams are Super-Important
James Gurnett
3 years ago
Mocks linger in this strange ethereal realm between importance and neglect in a student's mind. But over the last few years, the importance of mock exams has grown significantly.
Read more
The Best Resources To Boost Your GCSE Grades
James Gurnett
3 years ago
Struggling to find the best resources to help you out with your studies? Look no further, let us guide you through the best of the best in online study support.
Read more
10 of the Best Educational Podcasts and Audiobooks
James Gurnett
3 years ago
The bandwidth of human knowledge has increased tenfold since the invention of television. You can absorb knowledge with any combination of educational audio content available online.
Read more
5 Influential Extracurricular Activities to Help with Student-Life Balance
James Gurnett
3 years ago
Every student has a different personality and set of traits that will help them excel in particular areas. The importance of nurturing each individual to blossom into the best and most comfor
Read more
7 Most Important Benefits of Tuition
James Gurnett
3 years ago
Whilst school has its positives; carefully curated, structured and engaging one-to-one tuition help students understand their shortcomings in an open and honest way.
Read more
5 Great Ways to Keep Your Brain Active Over the Summer Holidays
Russell Kilgour
4 years ago
Having an interest in areas that you may not cover in school is a great way to become a lifelong learner and keep your intellect sharp over the summer!
Read more
The Best Educational Netflix Shows, Broken Down by Subject
Russell Kilgour
4 years ago
We all love a little binge-watching and can’t get enough of our streaming channels. Whether you watch Netflix all evening or cram it in on the bus, it doesn't mean you can't learn a thing or
Read more
What to Expect on GCSE Results Day
Russell Kilgour
4 years ago
It's natural to feel nervous for GCSE Results Day. Did their hard work pay off? What if your mark isn't as expected? Try not to worry. It's a big step on your journey, but not the only one!
Read more