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Plain-English guides to UK exams, revision and getting the right support for your child.
- Study skills
Preparing for mock exams: how to use GCSE and A-Level mocks well
How to prepare for GCSE and A-Level mocks, what they are used for, how to revise in the weeks before, and how to turn results into a plan for the real exams.
- Parenting and school
KS2 SATs explained: what Year 6 parents need to know
KS2 SATs explained for parents in England: the Year 6 papers, scaled scores and the expected standard of 100, what results are used for and how to help calmly.
- 11+ and entrance
What is the 11+? A parent's guide to the exam, the timeline and preparing well
A parent's guide to the 11+ in England: what it is, where it is used, the test types, a typical Year 5 and 6 timeline, and how to prepare with less stress.
- Exams
A Term-by-Term Plan for Year 11
A practical Year 11 plan for GCSE students and parents: what to do in the autumn, around mock exams, in the spring, over Easter and during the exam season.
- Parenting and school
How to Help With Homework Without Doing It For Them
How UK parents can support homework at primary and secondary: setting up routines, what to say when children are stuck, and when to step back or ask the school.
- Exams
How to Choose Your A-Level Subjects
Choosing A-Levels? Learn how facilitating subjects work, how to check university entry requirements, what the workload is like and how big the GCSE jump is.
- Study skills
How to revise for GCSE Maths: a practical plan
A practical GCSE maths revision plan: find weak topics, use past papers well, space out practice, learn from mistakes and keep sessions short enough to stick.
- Choosing a tutor
How Much Does a Tutor Cost in the UK?
What affects tutoring prices in the UK, why rates vary so much, how to compare options fairly and ways to get good value without cutting corners on quality.
- Exams
Foundation or higher tier? How to choose for GCSE Maths and Science
How foundation and higher tier GCSE entries work in maths and science, what grades each allows, how schools decide, and what to ask before entries are made.
- Choosing a tutor
Online vs In-Person Tutoring: An Honest Comparison
Online or in-person tutoring? An honest UK comparison of cost, choice, focus, younger children and practical subjects, and when face to face is the better option.
- Exams
GCSE grades explained: what 9 to 1 means for your child
A plain guide to GCSE grades 9 to 1 in England: what a 4 and 5 mean, how grade boundaries work, what sixth forms ask for, and when a resit is needed.
- Choosing a tutor
How to Choose a Tutor for Your Child
A guide for UK parents on choosing a tutor: what to ask, red flags to spot, how to use a trial lesson, and the safeguarding questions to put to any provider.
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