How can you build your child’s confidence?

How can you build your child’s confidence?

As an exam tutor, building your child’s confidence is probably the most important part of my job.  Because we know from our own experiences that we need to believe in a positive outcome to take a chance on doing something scary. When we feel confident...

How do I prepare myself for GCSEs?

Without having sat GCSEs before, it is difficult for students to know what ‘prepared’ looks like. As time ticks on, the pressure increases, and the best way to reduce it is to take positive action. So here are my tips for some things you can do today and...

Subject Checklists

Subject Checklists Download the checklists for subjects and levels to plan your revision. GCSE Subject checklists Biology (Triple) Chemistry (Triple) Physics (Triple) Biology (Combined) Trilogy Chemistry (Combined) Trilogy Physics (Combined) Trilogy Biology (Combined)...

What do I need for my exams?

Being a teenager comes with a fair amount of baggage. I am a big fan of lightening the load wherever possible. And that’s what I aim to do with this blog, but figuratively rather than literally as this blog is all about what you need to fill your bag with to be...

How do I choose a tutor?

Tutoring is becoming more widespread, and it’s a wonderful thing to see. I have seen a corresponding growth in resources, tools, and training for personal tutors. Alongside this, it can be a challenge for a parent to connect with a suitable tutor as I see...