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Sebastian Owen

4 years ago

For most people going through college or coming towards the end of secondary school, they are going to come face to face with many essays. Knowing how to write a good essay is key to making s

Do Plants Boost Productivity in a Workspace?

Jamie Gibbs

5 years ago

Trying to be productive in a work environment is one of the key issues many people face on a regular basis. Some common reasons are due to a work overload, poor working environment or general

The Best Educational Netflix Shows, Broken Down by Subject

Russell Kilgour

5 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

5 Best Ways to use an Online Tutor Through the School Holidays

Sebastian Owen

5 years ago

The summer holidays is the longest period that pupils are away from their teachers in the academic year. It is also the time period that their academic studies may jump the most / make the bi

What to Expect on GCSE Results Day

Russell Kilgour

5 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!

What is the Best Age to Learn a New Language?

Sebastian Owen

5 years ago

Few people are lucky enough to have been raised with two languages and grow up speaking fluently in both. Growing up abroad or with multi-national parents can be a huge boost to language lear

Which Subjects Should I Pick at A-level?

Russell Kilgour

5 years ago

There is a lot to think about when deciding upon your A-level subjects. These choices will possibly influence what you end up studying at uni and for some readers, your career after that!

Top 8 Educational Activities in London for the School Holidays

Russell Kilgour

5 years ago

Keep your child's brain active during the long summer holidays by making the most of these fun-filled educational days out for 2025.

The Best Subjects to Teach Online

Sebastian Owen

5 years ago

Just like their students, every teacher has a favourite subject. Some of them are childhood favourites that have stuck with them all along, some of them may be their favourite to teach becaus

4 Reasons Why Your Child Should Study Over the Summer

Russell Kilgour

5 years ago

A long Summer does not just create a pause in learning, it can also diminish any skills that have already been learnt. This refers to the common term “if you don't use it, you lose it!”.

Why Start an Online Tutoring Job?

Sebastian Owen

5 years ago

For teachers looking for part time work, private online tutoring is the obvious choice. It is incredibly quick and easy to get set up and then the job can be completed around your existing sc

How Online Tutoring Works for Students with Special Needs

Sebastian Owen

5 years ago

At Sherpa, we understand that every student’s tutoring preferences are different; and it may be difficult for some more than others to achieve these online.

Why you should consider becoming an online tutor

Sebastian Owen

5 years ago

Are you a teacher or a personal tutor? Do you enjoy helping people? Why haven’t you become an online tutor yet? There is a site out there for everyone to become an online tutor. Depending

Online Safety for Parents and Children

Sebastian Owen

5 years ago

‘Screen time’ is always a constant worry around parents - especially when it's online. Parents & children can use these tips to draw their own plans for achieving online safety.

Sebastian Owen

5 years ago

How was our universe created? The secular perspective includes matter and subatomic particles coming together to expand and explode creating the universe. Others argue the non-secular theory

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