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Everything you need to know about remote learning

by Anita Naik

There's been a lot of worry about remote learning when it comes to pupils being in lockdown. Here's what you need to know to get you through studying at home.

There's a difference between online learning and remote learning.

There is a difference between remote lessons and online learning. Online ...

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The Right Stuff: The Individual Characteristics That Make Stellar Tutors

by Cassie Steele

Around ONE IN EVERY FOUR of secondary school students has private tuition, according to Ipsos Mori. Given its popularity, it isn't surprising for students to come across excellent tutors and, in turn, be inspired to follow a similar career path. However, CERTAIN POSITIVE PERSONAL QUALITIES are neede...

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How can Tutoring Help Children Find their Way Back into Education?

by Cassie Welling

ONE IN 10 CHILDREN in the UK who are absent are classified as 'persistently absent', according to the Department of Education, with some of the most common reasons including medical conditions, injuries, and mental health issues (including depression). If your child has just returned to school, or...Read more ›

How a tutor can help your child this school year

by Anna Michaelidou

Tutors have become an important part of a child's education, helping them to achieve their target grades and preparing them for dreaded exams. A tutor is a teacher or professional that is paid to work privately with a child and to help them with their specific needs.

The great thing about a t...

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Educational Trends 2017 – Maths Mastery

by Anna Michaelidou

2017 has arrived and with it come some great new educational trends that we, here at First Tutors, have been following. The first trend that we delve into this year is Maths Mastery; a programme that aims to improve understanding, enjoyment and attainment in Mathematics.

Many children struggl...

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