The Sherpa Blog
STEM, Education and Online Tutoring News from the Sherpa Team.
7 Ways To Improve Your Child's Attitude Towards Homework
James Gurnett
2 years ago
Homework is never nice to do. After spending a day grafting at school, one of the last things students want to do is transfer that home to the dining table or desk.
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How to Study During the Half Term Break | Kickstart Guide
James Gurnett
2 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!
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The Ultimate Guide to the 11+ Entrance Exams | 2024 Entry
James Gurnett
2 years ago
The ultimate guide for you on the 11+ exam, the opportunities it presents, and the best way to approach it to ensure that your child passes and is accepted into the right secondary school.
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Music whilst studying? The good, the bad and the ukulele
James Gurnett
2 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.
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7 Reasons Why Mock Exams are Super-Important
James Gurnett
2 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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The Best Educational Netflix Shows, Broken Down by Subject
Russell Kilgour
3 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
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What to Expect on GCSE Results Day
Russell Kilgour
3 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!
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Which Subjects Should I Pick at A-level?
Russell Kilgour
3 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!
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4 Reasons Why Your Child Should Study Over the Summer
Sebastian Owen
3 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!”.
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How Online Tutoring Works for Students with Special Needs
Sebastian Owen
3 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. The coronavirus pandemic has forme
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Online Safety for Parents and Children
Sebastian Owen
3 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.
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4 Tips on How to Create a Student Blog - and Why!
Russell Kilgour
3 years ago
Writing your own blog can be an invaluable adventure with a plethora of learning and growth opportunities. Not to mention it will showcase your passion to universities and employers.
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