Description: In this blog article, Private Science tutor Anika shares her experience on how she prepared successfully for Medical School. The medical school application process is a long one and can definitely get stressful at times, but with the right preparation, is manageable and you can have plenty to talk about when it gets to […]
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Description: In this article Medical Admissions tutor Conall shares his perspective on how to choose the right UK medical school for you. Choosing which medical schools to apply to on your UCAS forms can be a daunting decision. There are over 40 schools to choose from in the UK, so how can you restrict yourself
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Description: In this blog article we explore the two different mindsets people have and how a growth mindset can be developed to help towards academic success. There are two basic mindsets; a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. Fixed Mindset Those with a fixed mindset… Believe that ability and intelligence stay the same. Believe if
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Description: In this blog article we explore the term ‘Neuroplasticity’ and how our brains can be trained in a specific way to retain information more efficiently. What is Neuroplasticity? Neuroplasticity is the way in which our brains learn new skills and retain information through practice, persistence and effort. Like any other muscle, the more you use your brain, the
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Description: In this article, we discuss some of the habits children may have which prevent them from achieving their full potential during exams. Children can often suffer from poor habits that prevent them from achieving their highest potential. Now exams are around the corner, it is important to recognise these symptoms and fix them as
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Description: Qualified teacher, Richard, shares his expert opinion on how the 11+ is the ultimate opportunity for success. Selective Schools Selection is a part of everyday life. From the supermarket where we purchase groceries to shoes that we wear on a night out. Selection is also present in the English education system in many forms.
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Description: Language tutor Leonnie shares her thoughts on the benefits and rewards of learning a second Langauge. We all know that there are many benefits to learning a new language. We can often struggle with the daily motivation needed for us to progress enough to get us where we need to be. What can we
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Description: Qualified teacher and Private Tutor, Nazash, shares her thoughts on the secret behind student learning and how behavioural pedagogy plays a crucial role. Whether we know it or not, Pedagogies (the science of learning) affect us tutors/teachers and how our students learn. In this article, we will be looking at behavioural pedagogy and the
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Description: This article emphasises the importance of being aware if your child is addicted to the screen. Here are some useful tips to look out for and how to avoid this from affecting your child academic performance. Many of us spend hours in front of the screen. We are being over-stimulated by notifications on social
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Since the beginning of the pandemic, home tutors have become increasingly popular for several reasons. Aiding Parents in Homeschooling Many parents fear that the quality of teaching at school has not been the same since the start of the pandemic. Many have sought out homeschooling. Home tutors are useful in providing a quality, personalised education
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