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31-12-09: What Type of Students Receive Tuition
There is a perception that private tuition is reserved for relatively wealthy people.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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30-12-09: Music Tuition an Aid for Students’ Education
The EIS (Educational Institute of Scotland) have implored the Scottish government to increase the provision of musical tuition in schools.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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29-12-09: I Like Christmas, but it Gets in the Way of Work
Pete’s blog 29-12-09
A Blog article written by Blue Tutors.
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28-12-09: University Funding Cut for 2010-2011
Lord Mandelson has announced that government funding for universities in England will be cut by £398m in the forthcoming academic year, the BBC have reported.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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28-12-09: “Life is about storytelling.” Discuss with reference to the writing of Diderot.
A section from a recent essay I wrote on the French writer, Diderot. Although the content is interesting in itself, the article demonstrates skills in both linguistic and literary analysis I encourage in my students.
An Article by a Tutor written by Daniel MacPherson.
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24-12-09: Tutoring Students with ‘Dyslexia’
How do you tutor a student with dyslexia?
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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23-12-09: Free School Meals a Guide to GCSE Exam Results?
Figures show that there is a trend for students eligible for free school meals to achieve less in their GCSEs.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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22-12-09: Assessments and Qualifications
Pete’s Blog 22-12-09
A Blog article written by Blue Tutors.
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21-12-09: Schools and Education a Battleground for the General Election
There is no doubt that a major factor in the way many people will vote in May 2010 is the feeling about what the respective parties will promise and deliver once in power.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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20-12-09: New A-level Grade to be Awarded next Summer
Universities incorporate new top grade into conditional offers.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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17-12-09: Explaining Dyslexia
An article on what dyslexia is, and dispelling the myths surrounding it.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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17-12-09: Ofqual suggests a move towards Computer based Tests for GCSE and A-Levels.
Ofqual head highlights the benefits of tests taken on computers.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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16-12-09: Record Number of Petitions against the Government’s Plans to Monitor Home-Schooling
A record number of petitions will be presented to the government over their plans to begin more strict monitoring of students in the UK who are schooled at home.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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15-12-09: Lots of Thinking, but Few Tangible Results
Pete’s blog 15-12-09
A Blog article written by Blue Tutors.
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15-12-09: School Funding should be Aimed at White Working Class
New study claims that school funding should focus on white working class pupils
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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14-12-09: Fall in the Basic Standards of Primary Schools in England
The BBC have reported that the most recent results of students in primary schools show that more than 1,400 schools fall below the minimum targets set by the government.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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10-12-09: Trepidations about a Tutor’s First Lesson with a Student
New tutors are often concerned about what will happen when they first meet a student; who will direct the lesson, how long should be spent on introductions and should they prepare a lesson plan.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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09-12-09: Teachers to Receive Specific Training to Identify Support Students with Dyslexia
In a recent government report, Sir Jim Rose identified a need to increase the help available for dyslexic students in our country’s primary schools, the BBC has reported.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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08-12-09: Working on Assessments, and a Group Training Course
Pete’s Blog 8-12-09
A Blog article written by Blue Tutors.
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07-12-09: Dyslexic Teacher Named Best in the Country
A teacher in North Yorkshire has overcome his dyslexia to be named the most outstanding new teacher in the country, the BBC has reported.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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03-12-09: Why Do People Become Tutors?
There are many reasons that affect someone’s decision to begin tutoring, but it’s become clear that there are certain situations that lend themselves to the role of being a tutor.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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02-12-09: The Training and Development Agency Hire Teachers for Private Tuition
Since June 2009 the government has been searching for current, ex and retired teachers to tutor students individually throughout the country.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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01-12-09: Progress with Teaching Course
Pete’s Blog 1-12-09
A Blog article written by Blue Tutors.
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01-12-09: One in Four of England’s population now in education
Latest figures show unprecidented numbers of England’s population are in education
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.