The Sherpa Blog
STEM, Education and Online Tutoring News from the Sherpa Team.
Should Parents Communicate with Their Children’s Teachers?
Megan W
1 week ago
Learn how to communicate effectively with school educators, get meaningful progress updates. Using these teacher insights will inform and enhance private tuition.
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A Parent's Guide to December Holiday Revision
Russell Kilgour
2 weeks ago
Our survey of students and parents reveals key insights into how teens revise over Christmas, common challenges, and expert-backed strategies to boost motivation and productivity.
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A Parent's Guide to Study Time
Sebastian
3 weeks ago
Struggling with your child's study routine? Our ultimate parent's guide to study time reveals expert strategies to create smart schedules, boost focus, and drive academic success.
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What are BTEC Qualifications?
Mohammed A
1 month ago
Confused about BTEC qualifications? Learn everything you need to know in our guide, from what BTECs are, to how they can boost your education and career prospects.
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What Should I Do After GCSEs?
Nikki S
2 months ago
A useful guide describing the most common options for post-16 education to help parents and Year 9-11 students learn about what options there are for what to do after GCSEs.
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7 Ways Extracurricular Clubs Lead to Academic Success
Rachael T
2 months ago
Extracurricular activities are linked to academic success by allowing children to learn diverse practical, cognitive and social skills in their own way as a respite from school.
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A Guide to OCR A-Level Computer Science
Hansa P
3 months ago
Struggling with OCR A-Level Computer Science? This blog covers everything from course content and assessments to revision advice and fixing common exam mistakes.
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Dos and Don’ts for Studying A-Level Business Studies
Naomi
3 months ago
An interpretation of a recent examiners' report summarised into a list of dos and don'ts for creating an effective study plan for the A-level Business Studies exams.
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Using the PACCT Method for Analysing English Literature
Seun
3 months ago
The PACCT Method is a literary analysis structure that tutors and students use to help break down lengthy texts. Use these examples to help apply it to your GCSE English revision.
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The Qualities Needed for A-Level Success
Robert A
3 months ago
Robert, an examiner & university mentor for top universities in the UK demystifies the little-known skills that are the secret to success for A-level and university-level studies.
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What You Need to Know: The Duke Of Edinburgh Award
Tim C
4 months ago
On the fence about doing DofE? Tutor Tim gives his insight into the benefits, after running the Duke Of Edinburgh Award Scheme at a large boarding school in the Midlands.
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Top 10 Unique Study Techniques
Mahsia D
4 months ago
Procrastination, boredom and burnout are all symptoms of repeating the same type of task. Mix up your study methods to keep things fresh and see the best results!
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Should Homework be Banned?
Martyn
4 months ago
Should homework be non-compulsory to help with children's home and social lives, as well as mental health and wellbeing? Is it a good idea and what are the main benefits?
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Interesting Cultural Differences in Global Education
Diana A
4 months ago
Read about interesting cultural differences in school education including homework & graduation in countries like Japan, Sweden, the Netherlands and South Korea
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ADHD & Online Tuition - The Perfect Match?
Finnbar
4 months ago
How effective is online tuition for students with ADHD? This blog explores the potential of learning online and how it affects learning outcomes in ADHD students.
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