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Blue Tutors Articles from June 2014

  1. 27-06-14: Advice for Tutors: Talking to Parents

    Private tutors routinely advise parents about academic matters, but how far can we talk to them about students' home lives?

    A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.

  2. 25-06-14: Should Tutors be Promoting 'British Values'?

    In the weeks following the education secretary's pronouncement that schools should teach 'British Values', we ask whether tutors should follow suit.

    A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.

  3. 18-06-14: Should Tutors Encourage Imagination?

    As Richard Dawkins argues that childre should not read fairy tales, tutors should explore the benefits of encouraging their students' imaginations.

    A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.

  4. 13-06-14: What can Tutors do to Encourage Oxbridge Applications?

    As the number of state school students attending Oxbridge falls, private tutors should consider what they can do to encourage applications.

    A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.

  5. 11-06-14: How to Cope With the New GCSE English

    As the Department for Education forces the removal of Key American works from the syllabus, it is up to teachers and tutors to make sure they live on.

    A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.

  6. 04-06-14: Guidelines for Ad Hoc Tutors

    Some advice for tutors who work on an Ad Hoc basis and find that the informality of the tuition arrangement is causing problems.

    A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.

  1. "I just thought you would like to know that the Media Studies tutor you sent for my son is not only a lovely lady but also very caring and keen to help. It's lovely to know that my son looks forward to her tutor classes and feels he can relate any problems he is having with the subject to her. She takes a real interest in helping my son and we feel we are lucky to have found a marvellous Media tutor."
  2. Mrs S, Woodford Green