Mar 23, 2020 | A Levels, GCSE, Homeschooling, Mentoring, Study Tips
How to study at home for secondary students? In these uncertain times of coronavirus, with schools partially closed and families and young people self-isolating, this is the big question. At first, the prospect of an indefinite school holiday might sound exciting and...
Mar 11, 2020 | Primary Mentoring
I’m sure I am not the only person who feels a mixture of relief and surprise that it is already March, and that we are only a few weeks away from the Easter break. Children are more than half way through the school year, and the summer term is just around the corner....
Feb 13, 2020 | Primary Mentoring
When working with teachers I often ask them to describe a successful learner. Responses from schools across the country always include students who: Are well organised and able to plan systematically Ask questions and take risks to try things without fear of making...
Jan 28, 2020 | A Levels, GCSE, Mentoring
I am often asked, what are the benefits of mentoring for GCSE and A’level students. Educating teenagers for over twenty years has taught me three universal truths about achievement: The first is that young people begin to flourish when they realise, and then...
Jan 22, 2020 | Primary Mentoring
My oldest friend recently came to stay, and we all enjoyed a wholesome weekend of country walks, chats, lots of food, and playing games with the children. Relishing her role as Godmother, my friend was excited to introduce my daughter to the joys of cats cradle, a...
Jan 7, 2020 | Primary Mentoring
For many, returning to ‘normal life’ following a Christmas break can feel tough. My first working day involved a very early and dark journey to a school, and a dark journey home. Fortunately, the school was lovely and I had a great day, but there was much talk...
Dec 17, 2019 | A Levels, Exams, GCSE, Mock Exams, Revision, Study Tips
Christmas is upon us! For students, two or three weeks of fun and excitement lie ahead. It is a chance to rest, celebrate with family and friends and…revise! This is especially true if you have a teenager who is sitting GCSEs or A levels in the summer, or have their...
Dec 10, 2019 | Primary Mentoring, Study Tips
I consider myself to be incredibly lucky that I work in schools across the UK. Happily for me, I see more than my fair share of classrooms and am frequently inspired and impressed by the learning environments within primary schools. Often these settings use story...
Dec 4, 2019 | A Levels, Exams, GCSE, Study Tips
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...
