-
31-03-14: Qualification System Just About Ready
Pete's blog 31-3-14: We made a big leap forward with the qualifications framework last week...
A Blog article written by Blue Tutors.
-
28-03-14: We Need an Alternative to Exam Factories
At a time when exam pressure for schools and students is greater than ever, it seems that many schools are reluctant to continue down the road to becoming exam factories.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
-
27-03-14: Crisis in School Places
Local councils have warned that England will face a severe shortage in secondary schools places within 5 years.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
-
26-03-14: School Farms Help Learning
Some schools are now starting to expand their outdoor teaching by creating a ‘school farm’ with extensive vegetable patches and animals including chickens and rabbits.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
-
25-03-14: Modern Technology Hindering Child Development
A new study by a children’s charity has concluded that overuse of electronic screens and baby equipment such as pens and pushchairs could be harming development.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
-
24-03-14: My Difficult Rote-Learning Confession
Pete's blog 24-3-14: I had an interesting conversation with a friend last week who was asking about becoming a tutor with us...
A Blog article written by Blue Tutors.
-
21-03-14: How To Start Tutoring
These days, as the industry has expanded, parents have come to expect a lot more from the tutors they hire, and it is essential that tutors are well prepared and equipped to enter the world of private tuition.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
-
20-03-14: UK Falls Behind in International University League Tables
This year’s world university reputation table has been released and shows that US universities dominate the international academic field.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
-
19-03-14: How Tutors Can Help with Mental Health
A recent study has shown that mental health problems are on the rise in the UK, particularly amongst students. Those examining the trend have cited increased work-loads, pressure to achieve top grades, and financial pressure as key sources of anxiety for students.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
-
17-03-14: Reducing Tutor Articles and Helping Students
Pete's blog 17-3-14: I met with Harriet last week to discuss one of the changes that I’ve been working on for a while...
A Blog article written by Blue Tutors.
-
14-03-14: Can Being a Pushy Parent Ever be a Good Thing?
When we think of pushy parents, we think of parents who hire tutors to children before they have started school, harass and abuse teachers and pressure their children to achieve top grades in every subject. However, I would like to suggest that there is an alternative mode of pushy parenting which would be far more positive.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
-
13-03-14: Schools Minister Blasts Parents for not Being Pushy Enough
Schools minister David Laws has told parliament that pushy parents are role models for society. Complaining that parents have low aspirations, Laws told a parliamentary committee that ‘sharp-elbowed parents’ are displaying desirable behavior that should be emulated by other parents.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
-
12-03-14: Playing the Game
For private tutors these issues in the education system present a unique challenge. If grades can change, markers inaccurate, exams retaken or taken with a different exam board for a markedly different result, how are we to convince our students of the value of the exams they are working so hard for?
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
-
11-03-14: Tutoring Industry Responds to Needs of Poorer Students
An increasing number of tutoring programmes and organisations are being set up to provide free tuition to students whose parents cannot afford the fees in an attempt to level the playing field.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
-
11-03-14: Parents Told to Teach Children At Home
Head teachers have said that parents need to take a more active role in children’s learning.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
-
10-03-14: Changing the Homepage
Pete's blog 10-3-14: Having sorted our new website design last week, I’m just wondering what to put on our homepage...
A Blog article written by Blue Tutors.
-
07-03-14: Tutoring Adults
The boom in private tuition has not only happened amongst school children and their parents, but also adult learners.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
-
06-03-14: Plans to Promote Women in Academia
Academics at Cambridge University have issued a statement calling for new recruitment techniques to tackle the lack of female professors in UK universities.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
-
05-03-14: Schools and Private Tutoring
One of the things that parents worry about when deciding to hire a private tutor for their child, is what their child’s school will make of it. Although tutoring is now extremely popular, there is still no accepted etiquette as to how to address this issue with schools, and the attitudes of schools towards the private tutoring phenomenon vary widely.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
-
04-03-14: Schools Guide Warns Against Toddler-Tuition
The Good Schools Guide has issued a warning to parents not to employ tutors for children under the age of five. According to the guide, parents should resist the mounting pressure to hire tutors to help their children get ahead at a young age, and avoid tutoring for primary school entrance exams.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
-
03-03-14: New Website Design Coming Soon
Pete's blog 3-3-14: I moved house last week which caused a bit of disruption...
A Blog article written by Blue Tutors.