The 11+ test is popular with parents hoping to get their child into a grammar school and parents are always asking us here at First Tutors, and our tutors, for the best resources to help prepare their child for this test.
The 11+ examination is taken by in the beginning of year 6 by some pupils a...
Read more ›All children can benefit greatly from spending time in the natural environment. Any learning that is done outdoors will support the development of healthy and active lifestyles whilst offering children the opportunity to express themselves freely and improve their physical state.
Outdoor learning...
Read more ›A debate that has recently caught my eye is the difference between the International Baccalaureate (IB) and A-levels, and which is a better option for students. With my eldest child now in secondary school it is definitely something I have become more aware of although, in truth, I know very little ...
Read more ›Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.
- William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night
William Shakespeare is known by many people as the 'father of English Literature'. Almost four centuries have passed since Shakespeare ...
Read more ›Tutoring is a fast growing and often much needed addition to a child's education and comes with great responsibility. A private tutor is hired to provide a student with any extra support that they may need and to:
Build a student's confidence Help improve study skills Provide relevant and nec...Read more ›