Reading, writing, teaching
Thoughts from the desk
Short pieces on how to read closely, write confidently, and revise without losing your nerve, drawn from fifteen years of teaching GCSE English.
Getting Ready for a Stellar School Year: Tips for Year 10 and 11 English GCSE Students
The beginning of a new school year brings with it a chance for fresh starts, new goals, and exciting opportunities. For Year 10 and 11 students gearing up for English GCSE, this is a crucial time to set the tone for s…
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Keeping up English over the summer
The summer holidays are a well-deserved break for your teenagers, but there is always the worry that they lose momentum before the new school year. In this blog, we'll explore five creative and enjoyable ways to inspi…
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Choosing a private tutor
After years of pandemic, lockdowns and school closures, with disruptions to teaching and exams, many parents are seeking extra help for their children outside school to prepare for exams. But in the unregulated world…
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Taking the stress out of revision: some tools to help
Revision can feel overwhelming, but there are tools that can help your child organise information and make it more memorable. Here are a couple you can suggest. These may help in getting to grips with terminology, lit…
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GCSE Revision: a survival kit for parents
GCSE can be a stressful time, and it’s hard for parents watching from the sidelines. Is your child actually working? How should you intervene? Should you intervene? In the end, it’s down to them, but sometimes a bit o…
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