Mock exams – why are they important?
Mock exams, why are they important? 'Tis the season of mock exams. As the end of the year draws closer, and we speed towards Christmas, we are all aware of the need to get things done – whether that is Christmas shopping, or juggling our work so that we can finally...
Mathematical Story Books for KS1 children
The first words out of my son’s mouth at school pick up last night were “Have you got any money?” My indignation at such a greeting was quickly dispelled by the realisation that both my children were desperate to visit the school book fair. Squeezing into the hall,...
How to make your University choices?
How do you make your university choices when, according to www.universitiesuk.ac.uk, there are 164 higher education institutions in the United Kingdom, and of those, 136 are universities? This is a big decision to make, especially when you’re having to juggle school...
Learning maths through family Board Games
There are many sources of learning in the home and learning maths through family board games is a great place to start! I always put a lot of thought in to buying presents, and the teacher in me just can’t resist choosing a child’s gift that sneaks in some learning...
Organise your Teenager: 7 top tips to help
How do you organise your teenager? “Where are my PE shorts?” “Have you got some change for the non-school uniform day collection?” “Where can I get icing sugar for food tech tomorrow?” Sound familiar? How do you respond, to help organise your teenager? “How long have...
UCAS Personal Statement: Top Tips
When writing your UCAS personal statement, there are a few basic guidelines that you can follow to make it more effective. Obviously, there is the length of four thousand characters (with spaces) which is a must. Do aim to use up as much of this allowance as...
How to get the best from Parents’ Evening
Parents' Evening should be a two-way conversation, designed to help you understand how to support your child on their learning journey. Read on to discover some tips on how to get the best from your child's parents' evening and what questions you could ask. My...
How to structure your UCAS Personal Statement
Starting your UCAS personal statement might be the most difficult part but once you have decided on your introduction, getting the structure of the UCAS personal statement right is equally important. UCAS Personal Statement structure matters. You have 4,000 characters...
School Anxiety: How to best support your child
For some anxious children, school anxiety can be a major issue. Here are 5 tips to help your child feel more confident at school.
Writing a Personal Statement…where to start?
Starting a personal statement is often the most difficult part of writing it. You have your tutor or head of sixth form pestering you for a first draft or even the final copy, and the deadline is just around the corner, and you’re still staring at a blank page. The...
Summer’s over, September’s here…start studying!
We all find it difficult getting back to work after a long holiday. However, if your holiday happens to have been six to nine weeks, depending on which school you go to, and longer if you did your GCSEs in the summer, returning to studying, working and routines can be...