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31-10-18: The Government to Tackle University Grade Inflation
The government are introducing a plan to prevent universities from awarding increasingly higher grades after fears that there is a race to the bottom to attract students.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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26-10-18: The Benefit of Alternative Learning Methods
Private tuition is sometimes criticised for not following the structure the student is used to in school, but this overlooks the benefit which can be gained from looking at things in an alternative way. Something which it's much easier for a tutor to do than it is for a school teacher.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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24-10-18: Ofsted Propose Less Exam-Focussed School Inspections
Ofsted want to focus their inspections on schools' hard work rather than simply results. This has been welcomed by teachers' unions, but they have also expressed caution that the new criteria is not introduced too quickly.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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19-10-18: Is Hiring a Private Tutor Unfair?
Tuition can be seen as unfair, but there is an alternative view that it is beneficial overall.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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17-10-18: Headmaster Warns Against Private Tuition
A headmaster recently asked parents not to employ a private tutor at a welcome assembly. He claims that tutors are not the same standard as his teachers and that they can confused students.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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12-10-18: Students Asking Tutors for Coursework
We never want our tutors to complete assessed work for students. The requests happen a lot, but hopefully we catch a lot of them, and prevent it.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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10-10-18: Universities Call for Ban on Essay Mill Companies
Over 40 UK universities have called for the government to ban essay writing companies who provide assessed work for university students.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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05-10-18: Clients’ Expectations of the Perfect Tutor
We find that clients have preconceived ideas of the tutor they want, and someone different can mean that a tutoring relationship doesn't last.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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03-10-18: Online Game Fortnite Sparks New Tuition Craze
Parents have begun to hire tutors to help students improve at the online game Fortnite. It involves problem solving and could be seen as a valuable learning tool
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.