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31-07-15: Report writing for tutors
There are no specific guidelines as to report writing for tutors, with some writing long weekly reports, and others providing verbal feedback to parents. How tutors handle reports depends both on the needs of their students, and themselves.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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29-07-15: Calls for school places for two year olds
Ofsted chief Michael Wilshaw has called for school places to be made available to two year olds from disadvantaged backgrounds
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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24-07-15: Teaching philosophy in primary school raises grades across all subjects
A study has found that promoting philosophical discussion amongst 8 to 11 year olds improves academic performance in all subjects.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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22-07-15: Universities told to address access issues before funding
The office of fair access has told universities to focus on finding solutions to access problems before campaigning for a lift of the cap on fees.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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17-07-15: Reasons to offer voluntary tuition
Although private tuition has become increasingly more accessible, there are many who cannot afford it. There are now numerous agencies and charities offering voluntary tuition, and this is something that tutors as well as students benefit from greatly.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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15-07-15: Universities call for rise in tuition fees
The group Universities UK has urged the government to raise tuition fees in line with inflation, and do more to support students with maintenance costs.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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10-07-15: Cash for Grades
It has become trendy for parents to offer cash incentives for good grades, but as private tutors know, problems revising can't be solved with the promise of a cash reward.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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08-07-15: Calls to improve neglected vocational education
The Confederation of British Industry has called for drastic action to improve vocational education and careers advice, claiming students are pushed into academic routes
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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03-07-15: The battle to get high achieving graduates into teaching
More graduates from Oxbridge are going into teaching through schemes such as Teach First, but what is the secret to keeping them in the profession?
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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01-07-15: New GCSE and behavioural policies to be introduced
The government has discussed plans for a new, more rigorous GCSE to be introduced alongside improved teacher training in behaviour management.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.