6 Simple Steps to Beat Overwhelm with study

by | Nov 23, 2021 | Study tips, Wellbeing

Event News & Resources Subscribe How much homework should I be doing in year 11? Nov 15, 2022 | Study tipsWhen I talk students through their weekly timetable, one of the questions I ask them is "how much homework do you have each day?". Would you have an answer to...

Chemical engineering for a Greener world

by | Nov 23, 2021 | Uncategorized

As you know, we’re all about finding great role models in STEM careers to inspire our students. Elan is no exception to that! Another fantastic member of the tutor team, chemical engineering student Elan is tutoring maths, chemistry, and physics for GCSE and A level....

Combining science and art – Meet Tasnim!

by | Nov 16, 2021 | Uncategorized

Tasnim Alam – Online GCSE maths and science tutor Tasnim is a 22 year old student, who completed a degree in Pharmacology this year (2021). She has been tutoring for a few years now, as well as volunteering with children over the summer. We’re very happy...

The importance of making good study notes

by | Nov 4, 2021 | Study tips

How do you feel about making study notes? Every school student has notes from their classes, but what those notes look like varies more than the UK Government advice on face masks. Making study notes Some students write down every word that the teacher says, in the...

Is it safe for children to be working online?

by | Oct 28, 2021 | Support for parents

In our current climate, more and more of our interactions are taking place through the internet. And while these platforms have always existed, their rapid growth and uptake in new areas have identified potential problem areas. Parents ask themselves, is it safe for...

10 Ways To Build Memory And Smash Exams

by | Oct 23, 2021 | Uncategorized

Do you struggle to recall things you know you’ve learned, and wish you knew how to improve your memory for exams? Effective revision requires a lot of self-motivation, organisation, and good old-fashioned hard work. It means making a long-term commitment to...

How can students get more confident before their exams?

by | Oct 21, 2021 | Study tips

It may be no surprise to parents to hear that the biggest issue most students face is with their confidence. It’s nothing unique to them either. We all face crises of confidence when we learn something new or push out of our comfort zone. The reason we call this a...
How to make studying easier

How to make studying easier

by | Oct 15, 2021 | For students, Study tips

Have you ever had the experience of being so totally involved in what you were doing that you didn’t notice what was happening around you? Perhaps you didn’t notice that the sun had gone down and you were now sitting in the dark. Had you perhaps skipped...

What does your home work space look like?

by | Oct 15, 2021 | Study tips

Optimising a home study space can make a big impact on achieving study goals. But what can you do to make a difference? Not every child has equal access to education Students are spending more and more of their study time at home. We may not be in lockdown right now,...