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What is an EBacc and why is everyone talking about them?

September 27, 2012 - posted by Ellen Arnison (8) (0)

What is an EBacc? It’s a proposed new educational qualification, called English Baccalaureate Certificate in full. It is going to replace the GCSEs in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. But EBacc sounds familiar? The term has been used for the past couple of years as a measure of success in core GCSE subjects. Whose idea... Read more »

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They explained it twice and I still don’t get it

September 25, 2012 - posted by Jon Ellis (17) (0)

What was the subject that confused you the most when you were at school? For me it was Physics – I just didn’t get it. I was okay at Maths and to this day, I can’t fathom out why Physics was such a problem. In my school, and yes it was some time ago I... Read more »

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Four things parents should look for in a new tutor

September 18, 2012 - posted by Jon Ellis (18) (0)

Being a parent and running both an online tutoring and face to face tutoring business means that I am regularly asked what makes a good tutor and what a parent should look for. There are four things that are vital. 1. Personality Fit. I think that this is the most important factor. The tutor has... Read more »

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What to do if secondary school is making your child miserable.

September 17, 2012 - posted by Ellen Arnison (12) (0)

It all seemed so exciting back at the end of primary school, with open days, visits and talks of wearing safety glasses in the science labs. However, the big day has come and gone and we’re a week or so into the new term and the shine has definitely gone off the experience. The step... Read more »

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I don’t feel like I can ask questions in my class

September 14, 2012 - posted by Jon Ellis (18) (0)

Getting children through school is a challenge, no parent will tell you any different. You want them to have a wonderful childhood, become well balanced and successful. You want the very best for your child. But schooling is a process whereby large numbers of young minds are taught and learn to pass exams, prior to... Read more »

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