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Family Adventures on a Budget
When the summer holidays arrive, many parents across the UK are faced with the daunting challenge of keeping children entertained without...

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The Importance of Assessment: A Guide for Tutors
When thinking about assessment in education, it’s clear that it plays a central role in how learning is shaped and understood. Rather...

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Key Tips and Strategies for Tutors Using Zoom: An Introduction for New Tutors
As online learning becomes increasingly common, mastering tools like Zoom has become an essential skill for tutors aiming to create...

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Effective Lesson Planning for Tutors: An Introduction
Planning a lesson is an essential skill for tutors as it sets the foundation for meaningful learning experiences. Whether teaching...

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Should Private Tutors be Registered in the UK? Balancing Safeguarding, Quality and Independence in the Modern Tutoring Landscape
Introduction In recent years, the demand for private tutors in the UK has surged. As the number of private tutors grows, so too does the...

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Celebrating the Triumphs of Dyslexic Minds
Dyslexia is often misunderstood as a barrier to achievement, yet countless well-known individuals have turned this learning difference...

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A Tutor's Guide to Safeguarding: Online and In-Person
Being a self-employed tutor can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to...

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The Role of Tutors in Education: The Qualification Debate
In recent years, the question of whether tutors should be qualified teachers has sparked significant discussion. As the demand for extra...

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Top Tips for Managing Insomnia
In this article, we will outline common reasons for sleep problems and some suggested strategies for getting quality sleep. Whilst the...

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Top Tips for Managing Anxiety
Whilst the suggestions below are tried and tested strategies for helping with anxiety, they do not act as a replacement for medical...

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An Introduction to Safeguarding for Parents
Ensuring a Safe Learning Environment for Your Child Safeguarding is an essential aspect of your child’s education, ensuring that their...

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Essential Questions to Ask at School Open Evenings
Making the Most of Your Visit Attending school open evenings is a vital step in ensuring your child is placed in an environment where...

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State Schools, Independent Schools, SEND, PP: Decoding UK School Terminology
When schools and educators use jargon and abbreviations, it may be difficult for parents to understand these terms. This blog outlines...

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Discover the Joys and Challenges of Home Education: A Parent's Guide
Home education is becoming a popular choice for many families. As traditional schooling continues to evolve, some parents are embracing a...

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Understanding SEND Rights for Children in the UK
Navigating the world of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) can feel like wandering through a maze for many parents in the...

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Key Questions to Ask a Potential Tutor
Prior to commencing any tutoring sessions, it is advisable to engage in a comprehensive conversation with a tutor via telephone or video...

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Key Tutoring Decisions
Tutoring has become an essential resource for many families seeking to enhance their children’s learning experience, especially in...

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Safeguarding in the Tutoring Industry: A Cornerstone of Trust and Well-being
What is Safeguarding? Safeguarding refers to the measures and policies that ensure the safety, well-being, and rights of individuals,...

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