The Sherpa Blog

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

Cover photo for blog
The Best Resources To Boost Your GCSE Grades
Author's profile picture

James Gurnett

3 years ago

Struggling to find the best resources to help you out with your studies? Look no further, let us guide you through the best of the best in online study support.
Read more
Cover photo for blog
COP26 x Education
Author's profile picture

James Gurnett

3 years ago

Climate change is a worldwide issue that we cannot hide from, it should be dealt with, with the utmost urgency and importance.
Read more
Cover photo for blog
5 top techniques to help manage your time (and studies)
Author's profile picture

James Gurnett

3 years ago

Being inundated with work can make it harder to stay organised and know what to study at the right time. But don’t fear, this blog outlines multiple ways to keep on top of your workload.
Read more
Cover photo for blog
10 of the Best Educational Podcasts and Audiobooks
Author's profile picture

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.
Read more
Cover photo for blog
5 Influential Extracurricular Activities to Help with Student-Life Balance
Author's profile picture

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
Read more
Cover photo for blog
How maths and physics are intertwined in our daily lives
Author's profile picture

James Gurnett

3 years ago

Do we experience maths and physics in our everyday life? Are we remotely aware of their impact on trivial tasks? Can we become more conscious of the role they play and open ourselves up to th
Read more
Cover photo for blog
5 Scintillating science experiments you can do at home
Author's profile picture

James Gurnett

3 years ago

One of the best ways to learn is through hands-on experiments and practical work. They are fun, engaging and some even get the adrenaline pumping. Science has a unique mystical flair.
Read more
Cover photo for blog
7 Underrated skills that will boost your grades in class
Author's profile picture

James Gurnett

3 years ago

Work smarter, not harder is a phrase that people use as a joke when they feel as though they are cheating the system. But it should not be misconstrued as a myth, it does sometimes work!
Read more
Cover photo for blog
7 Most Important Benefits of Tuition
Author's profile picture

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.
Read more
Cover photo for blog
5 Reasons becoming a part-time tutor can lead to a fulfilling career
Author's profile picture

James Gurnett

3 years ago

Winter is fast approaching. The days are getting shorter and the opportunities to continue enjoying the sun after 4.30 pm are dwindling.
Read more
Cover photo for blog
5 Great Ways to Keep Your Brain Active Over the Summer Holidays
Author's profile picture

Sebastian Owen

3 years ago

Learning shouldn't be considered a chore! Having an interest in areas that you may not get a chance to cover in school is a great way to be a lifelong learner and keep your intellect sharp ov
Read more
Cover photo for blog
How To Write The Perfect Essay
Author's profile picture

Sebastian Owen

3 years ago

For most people going through college or coming towards the end of secondary school, they are going to come face to face with many essays. Knowing how to write a good essay is key to making s
Read more
Cover photo for blog
Do Plants Boost Productivity in a Workspace?
Author's profile picture

Jamie Gibbs

3 years ago

Trying to be productive in a work environment is one of the key issues many people face on a regular basis. Some common reasons are due to a work overload, poor working environment or general
Read more
Cover photo for blog
The Best Educational Netflix Shows, Broken Down by Subject
Author's profile picture

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
Read more
Cover photo for blog
5 Best Ways to use an Online Tutor Through the School Holidays
Author's profile picture

Sebastian Owen

3 years ago

The summer holidays is the longest period that pupils are away from their teachers in the academic year. It is also the time period that their academic studies may jump the most / make the bi
Read more