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“Private tuition can lift a C grade to an A”

“Private tuition can lift a C grade to an A”

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

Private schools spurn trendy subjects for tougher courses

Discover how independent schools are challenging the National Curriculum to create a more stimulating syllabus …read more

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Dear Secretary of State for Education

Dear Secretary of State for Education

Dr Helen Wright writes to the Secretary of State for Education as England prepares for an education reform …read more

Careers advice at school: what should parents expect?

Careers advice at school: what should parents expect?

Dr Helen Wright explains why careers advice should no longer be seen as an occasional 10 minute chat, good schools will think much more carefully about preparing their pupils for the world of work …read more

How to cope with exam nerves

How to cope with exam nerves

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

This sporting life

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

Schools ‘reluctant’ to push brightest pupils

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

Girls not aloud

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”

“Private tuition can lift a C grade to an A”

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

Top 10 revision tactics

Exam fever is hotting up. Follow our revision planner guide and you’ll not only cope but conquer, says teacher Matt Henderson …read more

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