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How to find a private tutor for your child

11 August 2022 Quick Guides

Schools and the Government are always looking at ways to improve the quality of education and enhance access to learning for children of all ages.  From September 2023 new rules will come into effect which mean all schools must offer a 32.5-hour week for students.  Though many schools were already…

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GCSE Results Day Guide for Students

8 August 2022 Quick Guides

Thursday, 25th August 2022 will see countless students receiving their GCSE results in the UK.  It’s often a roller coaster of an emotional day, with some individuals experiencing massive highs, and some feeling disappointed by their results.  Here at Tutorspot we’ve helped countless students, of all ages, prepare for their…

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The main differences between Primary and Secondary School Education

1 August 2022 Quick Guides

Transitioning from Primary School to Secondary School is a huge milestone for developing learners.  For many, it will be the first time they have changed schools and will see them leaving behind the safety and familiarity of the educational establishment they’ve known since they were four.  It’s little wonder that…

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Choosing your A Level subjects

18 July 2022 Quick Guides

Getting ready to transition from secondary school education to Sixth Form or college is a huge step, which usually starts with picking your A Level and AS Level subjects.  This isn’t a decision that should be taken lightly, but rather following a discussion with your tutors (both face to face…

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How to bridge the gap from GCSEs to A Levels this summer

11 July 2022 Quick Guides

OK, we get it.  The last thing you want to do now you’ve finally finished your GCSEs and put your flash cards away is think about more studying or hear anything to do with online tutors.  However, the summer break will disappear in a flash, and you will be back…

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How to prepare your Year 6 child for Secondary School

4 July 2022 Quick Guides

The end of the school year is always a cause for celebration as students and teachers alike mark the end of exams, assessments and homework.  Six weeks (give or take) of lie ins, reduced responsibility and binge-watching TV lie ahead, and it’s hard not to go into that with a…

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How to make the most of your summer post GCSE & A Levels

21 June 2022 Quick Guides

With the exam season drawing to a close, thoughts for many students who have finished their GCSEs or A Levels will be turning to the Summer break.  For what it’s worth, your maths and science tutors are going to be feeling much the same! Whilst it’s always the highlight of…

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How tutors can best support their students this summer

14 June 2022 Quick Guides

Whilst students and teachers alike are no doubt counting down to the summer break, the reality is, extended time away from learning can be hugely detrimental, which is why tutoring online is so important.  A whole six weeks of not focussing your attention or putting into practice theories and concepts…

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Reasons to use an online tutor during the summer holiday

7 June 2022 Quick Guides

Now the May half term and Queen’s Platinum Jubilee are out of the way, kids all over the UK are returning to school for the last part of the academic year.  GCSE’s and A Levels are well underway, end of year exams will soon be taking place and teachers are…

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The benefits of online learning for GCSEs and A Levels

3 June 2022 Quick Guides

When you finish your end of year 9 exams and GCSEs and A levels, you may want to start to think about what subjects you are going to focus on for your GCSEs and A levels next academic year. Choosing your GCSE and A level subjects is an exciting time.…

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