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29-11-13: Dealing with Gender Stereotypes
New research has emerged which suggests that sexism remains a ubiquitous problem faced by women at UK universities. This is not a problem that materialises in higher education institutions, but rather one that pervades many women’s education from the day they start school.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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28-11-13: Sutton Trust Calls for End to Tutoring for Exams
The education charity the Sutton Trust has published a reported calling for the end of tutoring for 11+ entrance exams for grammar schools.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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27-11-13: Bringing Down the Cost of Private Tuition
The tuition industry has developed rapidly over the last few years, and one of the ways in which it is expanding is to make tuition more affordable. Whereas in the past private tuition occurred one to one and face to face at a premium rate, there are now a range of more affordable options open customers.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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26-11-13: Bright Working Class Students Are Not Applying to Top Universities
New research published by the Sutton trust has shown that working-class students are far less likely to attend top universities than their wealthier peers, even if they have achieved the same top grades. Children whose parents are in professional or managerial positions are more than three times as likely to attend top universities.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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25-11-13: More Practice for University Mathematics Students
Pete's blog 25-11-13: I taught a lesson last week that really got me thinking about the way we teach maths to students of differing ages...
A Blog article written by Blue Tutors.
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22-11-13: Music Tuition Helps Brain Development
The most popular subjects for private tuition are English, Science and Maths. This in itself is to be expected, but it is disappointing to see that so few families are requesting music or instrumental tuition.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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21-11-13: English Schools Opt Into International League Tables
Under a new education policy, individual secondary schools in England will have access to international exams which will show how they compare with the best schools in Asia and the rest of Europe.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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20-11-13: Tuition for Toddlers
Parents are finding that if they want their child to attend a selective primary school, their child will often have to take an exam at aged three or four. This has led to an alarming rise in the number of private tuition requests for children aged two to four years old, with many parents wanting to ensure that their child receives a head start.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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19-11-13: Ofsted Head Says Children Should Start School At Two
The head of Ofsted Sally Morgan has said that children should attend school as young as two years old in order to give them an educational boost.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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18-11-13: Improving Our Search Engine Ranking
Petes blog 18-11-13: Last week Harriet and I had a meeting to discuss our strategy to get a good, organic, Google ranking...
A Blog article written by Blue Tutors.
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15-11-13: A New Breed of Pushy Parents
A new book has been released with advice for head teachers on dealing with pushy parents. The book, called ‘Heads Up’, contains information on how to tackle parents who are constantly protesting student’s grades, classes, and even those who regularly threaten legal action.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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14-11-13: Controversy Over University Strike
Lecturers and staff at universities across the UK staged a country-wide strike on Halloween over their pay freeze. The action was organised jointly by the University and College Union, Unison and Unite, and involved lecturers and staff at 149 institutions throughout the UK.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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13-11-13: Tutors on Holiday
Some parents compensate for having holidays during term time by arranging for a tutor to travel with them, whilst others engage tutors over the long summer break.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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12-11-13: New A' Level Content Announced
Specifications for the new A’ Levels have been released, detailing revisions to the curriculum over 14 subjects from Arts, to Sciences, English, History and Sociology.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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11-11-13: Tutors Not Declaring Lessons
Pete's blog 11-11-13: The most frustrating task we have is when a tutor decides that he/she is simply going to declare any lessons...
A Blog article written by Blue Tutors.
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08-11-13: Will Tutor-Proof Exams Make A Difference?
As a private tutor I have no concerns about schools introducing a less predicable exam, and I applaud efforts to ensure that the test is fairer.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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07-11-13: London Pupils Most Likely to Go to University
A new study has revealed that students from London are 43% more likely to go to university than students in the north-east of England. The report, published by the Higher Education Funding Council, shows that the gap between these areas is growing, with Londoners taking an increasingly disproportionate number of the university places available.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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06-11-13: What Tutors Can Do To Promote Religious Studies
However, even if we are not being hired to directly tutor RS, there is much that tutors who teach arts subjects can do to encourage interest in other faiths and the religious and social issues which are prevalent in our society.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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05-11-13: A' Level Grade Predications Are Inaccurate
New figures released by the exam board OCR have shown that half of A’ Level grade predictions are inaccurate. Given that predicted grades form a significant part of universities’ decisions to award places to sixth-form applicants, the revelation by the exam board will be a significant cause for concern.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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04-11-13: Great to be Tutoring Again
Pete's blog 4-1-13: I’m just starting to realise how much I miss tutoring...
A Blog article written by Blue Tutors.
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03-11-13: School Careers Advice Branded "Appalling"
Concerns have been raised over the quality of education and careers advice available to students in England. Michele Sutton, the president of the Associations of Colleges, described the guidance received by students as “appalling”, and called for more impartial advice to be made available.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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01-11-13: Private Tuition in Secret
Of course, private tuition is all over the news and there are numerous agencies offering help for students aged 3 years all the way to degree level. But many students and parents seem awfully tight-lipped on the subject.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.