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“Private tuition can lift a C grade to an A”
- June 15, 2009
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If your child needs help in a subject, then just an hour a week of personal tuition can make a huge difference. Read the views of both a tutor and a parent …read more
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Private schools spurn trendy subjects for tougher courses
- Sept. 11, 2008
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Discover how independent schools are challenging the National Curriculum to create a more stimulating syllabus …read more
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How to cope with exam nerves
- Feb. 11, 2010
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With exam season almost upon us, headteacher of St Mary's Calne, Dr Wright explains what parents can do to help …read more
This sporting life
- Jan. 21, 2010
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With a proven link between good grades and physical activity, there is mounting pressure on schools to maximise the opportunity for sports …read more
Schools ‘reluctant’ to push brightest pupils
- Dec. 4, 2009
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State schools are failing the brightest pupils because of “huge reluctance” to promote academic excellence, according to a leading head teacher. …read more
Girls not aloud
- Dec. 4, 2009
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Mixed sex schools are suppressing girls’ career and professional aspirations, according to a leading head teacher. …read more
“Private tuition can lift a C grade to an A”
- June 15, 2009
- (1 comment)
If your child needs help in a subject, then just an hour a week of personal tuition can make a huge difference. Read the views of both a tutor and a parent …read more
Top 10 revision tactics
- June 8, 2009
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Exam fever is hotting up. Follow our revision planner guide and you’ll not only cope but conquer, says teacher Matt Henderson …read more
Test your skills with exam past papers
- May 8, 2009
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Beat exam nerves by having a trial run with a past paper. We've got recent GCSE Maths and English papers that you can download to test your skills... …read more
Championing clever kids
- March 9, 2009
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A new alliance is supporting gifted and talented children, who may suffer bullying in the classroom. The Times education writer Nicola Woolcock reports …read more
