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31-10-13: Study Shows Students Disadvantaged by Background
A new study conducted in the University of Oxford has shown that the level of qualifications attained by adults aged between 40 and 60 was influence by their social background as much as their intelligence.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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30-10-13: Tutoring Outdoors
According to a recent study from the RDPB, the majority of children in the UK are missing out on the natural world, leading sedentary lifestyles and having only very knowledge about the natural world around them.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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29-10-13: Fall In Part-Time Students Could Damage Economy
A study conducted by Universities UK has shown a rapid decline in the number of part-time students. The study warned that the rapidly falling student numbers are due to a multitude of factors, including rising fees, falling incomes and reduced support from employers for workers undertaking part-time courses.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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28-10-13: Not Many Tutors Want to be Assessed in Cambridge
Pete's blog 28-10-13: Today I’m doing some tutor assessments in Cambridge...
A Blog article written by Blue Tutors.
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25-10-13: Supporting Students with Anxiety and Body Image Problems
It is necessary to ask what we as private tutors can do to help spot problems and ensure that our students are not suffering in silence.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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24-10-13: Tutors for Oxbridge Interviews
It’s that time of year again, when the country’s brightest A’Level students are starting the new term preparing for Oxbridge interviews.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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23-10-13: England's Literacy and Numeracy Falls Behind Industrialised World
A study conducted by the Organisation for Economic cooperation and Development (OECD) has shown that young adults in England have among the lowest literacy and numeracy rates in the industrialised world.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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22-10-13: Modern Languages Decline in UK
New data has emerged which shows that modern languages are declining in the UK at a critical rate.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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21-10-13: My Kingdom for Honest Tutors
Pete's blog 21-10-13: Sometimes it feels as though a week is dominated by one seemingly small problem...
A Blog article written by Blue Tutors.
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18-10-13: Tutors To Help with Reading
Many parents are aware that their children are not enjoying reading, and look to tutors to help mend their children’s relationships with books before it is too late.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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17-10-13: Government Urged to Rethink Mid-Year Exam Changes
The government is proposing to introduce changes mid-year would prevent schools from entering students for GCSEs multiple times to give them the best chance of obtaining a high grade. The plans have been lambasted by schools who say that introducing the changes in mid-year would be unfair to pupils.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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16-10-13: Moral Education
Is it ok to buy a house in an expensive catchment area to ensure that your child goes to a good state school but not to pay for private school? What about hiring a private tutor?
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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15-10-13: Mass Strikes Close Schools Across England
Thousands of schools have closed as England's two biggest teaching unions have called strikes in a row over workloads, pay and pensions. The actions involves 49 education authorities in the Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber, and forms part of an on-going campaign of regional strikes organised by the NUT and NASUWT which will take in various parts of the country. 2,500 schools have closed their doors as teachers have walked out to protest working conditions, pay and pensions.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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14-10-13: Tutoring Myself
Pete's blog 14-10-13: For the first time in ages I’m going to be tutoring this week...
A Blog article written by Blue Tutors.
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11-10-13: Advice For Freshers
The gap between A’levels and the rigor of a university course is often huge, and many students find themselves unprepared for it.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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10-10-13: Paper Calls for Children to be given Mental Health Assessments at Shool
A research paper written by an academic the University of Cambridge has concluded that testing children’s mental health at school would enable authorities to help children who need support sooner.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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09-10-13: Tutors Addressing Mental Health Problems
Educators including teachers and private tutors often have to deal with the reality of students suffering from mental health problems, and are in a unique position to help or hinder their students.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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08-10-13: University Applications on the Rise
New data published by the universities and colleges admission service UCAS has revealed that student numbers in the 2013 academic year have returned to the levels before tuition fees were raised.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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07-10-13: No Work in Texas
Pete's blog 7-10-13: I didn’t write this blog last week, partly because I didn’t manage to do much Tutoring related work...
A Blog article written by Blue Tutors.
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05-10-13: Reading between the Lines
A common complaint of English students analysing literature is that 'it doesn't really say that'; this article addresses the importance and relevance of personal, creative interpretation of texts.
An Article by a Tutor written by Tommo Fowler.
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04-10-13: Afternoon Naps Shown to Help Learning
A new research study has been published which suggests that younger children should sleep in the afternoon in order to boost their brain power. According to the findings, a nap of just one hour after lunch for 3-5 year olds significantly improves their ability to remember lessons.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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03-10-13: One in Four Pupils Fail to Reach Expected Level in English and Maths SATS
National results of new English and Maths tests have been released which show that more 11 year olds are reaching the levels expected than in previous years. However, one in four students are still not making the grades desired for the English SAT test.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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02-10-13: What Tutors Can Do for International Students
As tutors there isn’t much we can do directly to influence the government’s current policy, but we can certainly help prepare international students for study in the UK.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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01-10-13: FutureLearn Online University Courses Launch in UK
The UK has launched an online education project called FutureLearn, which will allow the UK to enter the global market in online universities.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.