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State school + private tutor?

by Sara

We are looking to create case studies regarding families who have decided to move their children from the private school sector to the state school sector and have decided to use the service of a private tutor to boost their child's academic performance in general or to help with certain subjects.

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Alert for Tutors. SCAM WARNING! Check-Counterfeit Cashier's Check

by Sara

We would like to alert all our tutors to be on guard if they receive a request that seems either odd, far- fetched or too good to be true!

Today, many of our Music teachers were sent a request with the following message:

How are you today?I got your contact email while searching for music teacher...

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Do you need to lose your accent?

by Sara

Below are a couple of recent requests sent to tutors from our registered tutees.

"I'm looking for some elocution lessons. I'm a lazy speaker to be honest. I've always accepted this but I need to work on it and be clearer particularly for the public presentations I have. I still pronounce my "th" as...

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March Feedback from Families…

by Sara

It's been a very busy month here at First Tutors! At the end of a long day we really appreciate reading the feedback you send us. Thank you!

Peter from West Sussex, Up to 11 years (primary) English tuition

"Excellent, intuitive and great support !"

Taylor from Wigan A-Level Law tuition

"We found...

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Families Say Private Tuition Definitely Helps Improve Exam Grades

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New research has shown that private tuition does seem to improve grades at GCSE and A-Level. The survey, conducted by First Tutors, asked families with children taking exams this year whether they felt private tuition had improved their estimated grades. Results showed that private tuition increased...

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