Posts Tagged ‘teacher’
Hard working student or smart working students GCSE and A-level
Having two teenagers who are both in the final year of GCSE and A-level respectively, means the notion of “hard work vs smart work” is a constant topic of conversation in my household… If you ask anyone which is better: smart work or hard work, the answer is a no-brainer, as the Americans say! My…
Read MoreExam preparation – Is there much we parents can do to help the teenager at this crucial time?
Exam preparation – Is there much we parents can do to help the teenager at this crucial time? For parents who have children in the final year of their courses GCSE or A-level (Y11 or Y13 – 5th form and U6th), they will experience what goes on when their child is preparing for an exam…
Read MoreReturn to school; Learning technology and Grade Misallocation – making the best of …
Return to school; Learning technology and Grade Misallocation – making the best of … Once again, another school holiday has begun without parents and young people knowing if they will be going back to school at the end of it or not – thanks to the pandemic. Even before the discovery of the Omicron variant…
Read MoreGood Teachers are Worth their Weight in Gold!
A Good Teacher is Worth their Weight in Gold! There is a saying that goes “a good teacher is like a candle, it consumes itself to light the way of others” – a quote from Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The difference a teacher can make to the life of a child cannot be overemphasised. Every adult…
Read MoreThere are many reasons for optimism about our children’s education and future; but there are hidden truths…
Much has been said about how many children have lost teaching and socialising time as a result of lockdown, which is true and, sadly, may be even worse than we thought. It is reassuring to see that the economic impact of the pandemic is turning out not to be as bad as it was previously…
Read MoreGCSE Maths Tiers Video
This video explores some of the common questions and themes surrounding GCSE Maths Tiers. Particular focus is placed on the difference between Higher Level and Foundation GCSE Tiers. The main themes covered in the GCSE Maths Tiers Video are below. GCSE Maths is one of the most important subjects Schools follow a modular structure in…
Read MoreGCSE Tuition Video
Here is a video which explores a number of factors to think about when considering additional GCSE Tuition for your child If you are going to get help or additional tuition, try to get help early At most good schools, pupils start GCSE in year 9, especially Maths and English When looking for a teacher…
Read MoreOptions for Choosing a Secondary School Video
When thinking about a secondary school for your child, there are a number of options and points worth considering. We sat down with the Principal of Excel in Key Subjects, Mr. Idris Musty, to explore some of these. For teachers at the school, look at: Qualifications Experience Staff turnover, particularly the senior management of…
Read MoreAre private schools really 400 times more successful than comprehensives?
It was reported on Radio 4 this morning that a study by the Sutton Trust shows that the top five schools in the country, four of whom are fee-paying, send more students to Oxbridge than two thirds of all comprehensive schools. Quoting the Mail Online “Top five schools that fill Oxford and Cambridge: They take…
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