The Sherpa Blog

STEM, Education and Online Tutoring News from the Sherpa Team.

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Online Safety for Parents and Children
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Sebastian Owen

4 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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How to Cultivate a Positive Attitude to Reading
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Vicky Loftus

4 years ago

The UK is built upon a child’s ability to read and write. Here are my top tips for parents and guardians to encourage their children to form a good relationship with reading in all aspects of
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4 Tips on How to Create a Student Blog - and Why!
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Russell Kilgour

4 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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Children's Mental Health Week | The Guide
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Hridika

4 years ago

Children’s Mental Health Week is meant to shine a spotlight on the importance of children and young people’s mental health. Mental health affects everyone so ensure you know the signs.
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Five Reasons To Get An Online Tutor At University
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Ethan Carter

4 years ago

Considering an online tutor at university? A tutor can help with staying on track, catch-up, organise your calendar and smash your coursework and end-of-year exams.
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Is Online Tutoring Effective?
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Ethan Carter

4 years ago

Online tutoring has rocketed in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic. But is it more effective than face to face tutoring?
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Should You Get a Tutor During Exam Season Too?
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Russell Kilgour

4 years ago

The exam period is often a very confusing, stressful and lonely time for many pupils. Tuition during Exam time can be a lifeline for stressed teens.
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What are the Best Online Tutoring Websites?
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Sebastian Owen

5 years ago

Sherpa-Online, a new player into the game. Having only launched early 2020, Sherpa is well on its way to becoming a big name in the tutoring service industry.
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What Are The 5 Biggest Problems Faced In Online Tutoring?
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Ethan Carter

5 years ago

Not so long ago, Sherpa conducted research on the problems facing online tutoring. From the responses received, 82.1% were students and 17.9% were parents.
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When are the GCSE and A-level exams 2021? Everything you need to know about an unusual exam season!
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Hridika

5 years ago

The big question everyone is asking is when are GCSE and A-Level exams in 2021 taking place? There are a few areas to remember for this question. Firstly, students are back at school and are
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5 Tips to Become a Lifelong Learner
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Anonymous

5 years ago

Reading is one of the best known ways for individuals to increase their knowledge. However, research reveals children today are reading less than ever.
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