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Sophia K

1 week ago

Struggling to decide on a university? Get practical advice from a current student on researching courses, understanding UCAS, and picking the perfect university for your next adventure.

What is Impostor Syndrome?

Alexander A

1 week ago

Discover what Impostor Syndrome is, how it affects students and how we can help overcome self-doubt through encouragement, repetition, and personalised support.

Revision Guidance for Students with ADHD

Francine

1 week ago

An Introduction to ADHD and specialised techniques students can use to improve their focus, motivation and time management when revising for their exams.

Pre-Exam Checklist for Students

Nia R

2 weeks ago

This guide shares smart, practical advice for students to help them prepare effectively for exams from weeks ahead of time to the night before, so you can feel confident on the big day.

How to Set Goals for GCSEs

Reeshma J

2 weeks ago

Goal setting and journaling are great habits to get into that help organise studies by breaking down all those subject topics, keeping you calm and focused as you progress.

Strategies to Enhance Retrieval in the Maths Classroom: Trigonometry

Deepak S

3 weeks ago

Tutor Deepak shares his effective strategies for teaching trigonometry through retrieval practice, boosting long-term learning with techniques that work from KS3 to GCSE Maths.

Is A.I. in Education a Cause for Concern?

Russell Kilgour

4 weeks ago

Using data from our recent survey of parents, students and tutors, we analyse the attitudes of key stakeholders towards the use of AI in educational settings.

Traditional Learning Vs. Flipped Learning

Leila F

1 month ago

Discover how shifting from traditional teaching to a flipped classroom boosts engagement, strengthens memory, and supports higher-order thinking.

Hit the Right Buttons in Your GCSE English Creative Writing

Murrough M

1 month ago

The key to successful GCSE English creative writing is to understand how to hit the right points in the right way and you will get the marks from the examiner. It's that simple.

How to Effectively Revise for Your GCSEs and A-Levels

Jonathan B

1 month ago

Why does nobody ever teach students how to revise? Discover our step-by-step guide on preparing for exams, whether GCSEs or A-levels.

10 Steps to Being More Productive

Louisa F

1 month ago

Head of Psychology Louisa lays out 10 basic steps to becoming more productive. Learn how to hack your revision time to efficiently prepare for the upcoming exams!

Should Parents Communicate with Their Children’s Teachers?

Megan W

2 months ago

Learn how to communicate effectively with school educators, get meaningful progress updates. Using these teacher insights will inform and enhance private tuition.

A Parent's Guide to December Holiday Revision

Russell Kilgour

2 months 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.

A Parent's Guide to Study Time

Sebastian

2 months 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.

What are BTEC Qualifications?

Mohammed A

3 months 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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