The Sherpa Blog
STEM, Education and Online Tutoring News from the Sherpa Team.
Global Education: What is it?
James Gurnett
2 years ago
Learn about Global education and why it is so important, ahead of Global Education Week 2023.
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Sherpa x GEW 2022 Giveaway Rules & Guidelines
James Gurnett
2 years ago
Rules and guidelines on how to enter the Sherpa giveaway to celebrate Global Education Week 2022.
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5 Indicators your child needs support with school
James Gurnett
2 years ago
5 red flags that indicate your child is struggling with school.
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How much does a tutor cost in 2023 | Complete Guide
James Gurnett
2 years ago
Want to know how much a tutor will cost you in 2023? Check out our guide on hourly prices.
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The Ultimate Back to School Guide 2025
Russell Kilgour
2 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!
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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.
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7 Ways To Improve Your Child's Attitude Towards Homework
James Gurnett
3 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
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!
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The Ultimate Guide to the 11+ Entrance Exams | 2024 Entry
James Gurnett
3 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
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.
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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.
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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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5 Great Ways to Keep Your Brain Active Over the Summer Holidays
Russell Kilgour
3 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!
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