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

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What Should I Do After GCSEs?
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Nikki S

1 day 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
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Rachael T

3 weeks 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
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Hansa P

1 month 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
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Naomi

1 month 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
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Seun

1 month 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
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Robert A

1 month 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
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Tim C

2 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
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Mahsia D

2 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?
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Martyn

2 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
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Diana A

2 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?
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Finnbar

2 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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The Ultimate Revision Timetable
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Russell Kilgour

3 months ago

Learn how to make a retrospective timetable, a modern upgrade to the traditional calendar-style revision timetable that is proven to boost productivity and reduce procrastination.
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Choosing Between Combined or Triple Science
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Matthew T

3 months ago

GCSE Sciences now come with another option with increasing popularity - Combined Science. But what does it mean? One of our qualified teachers reveals all you need to know.
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Complete Guide to Self-Study Discipline
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Lilli

3 months ago

A complete guide for student self-study discipline. An essential skill for year 12 & 13 students moving from GCSE to A-levels that will serve them well throughout their career.
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Which University Should I Choose for Computer Science?
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Joel L

4 months ago

Wondering where to study computer science at university? We explore the top 6 UK universities for a Computer Science degree from the elite level to more accessible options.
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