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Bringing Down the Cost of Private Tuition
The tuition industry has developed rapidly over the last few years, and one of the ways in which it is expanding is to make tuition more affordable. Whereas in the past private tuition occurred one to one and face to face at a premium rate, there are now a range of more affordable options open customers.
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Music Tuition Helps Brain Development
The most popular subjects for private tuition are English, Science and Maths. This in itself is to be expected, but it is disappointing to see that so few families are requesting music or instrumental tuition.
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Tuition for Toddlers
Parents are finding that if they want their child to attend a selective primary school, their child will often have to take an exam at aged three or four. This has led to an alarming rise in the number of private tuition requests for children aged two to four years old, with many parents wanting to ensure that their child receives a head start.
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A New Breed of Pushy Parents
A new book has been released with advice for head teachers on dealing with pushy parents. The book, called ‘Heads Up’, contains information on how to tackle parents who are constantly protesting student’s grades, classes, and even those who regularly threaten legal action.
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Tutors on Holiday
Some parents compensate for having holidays during term time by arranging for a tutor to travel with them, whilst others engage tutors over the long summer break.
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Will Tutor-Proof Exams Make A Difference?
As a private tutor I have no concerns about schools introducing a less predicable exam, and I applaud efforts to ensure that the test is fairer.
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What Tutors Can Do To Promote Religious Studies
However, even if we are not being hired to directly tutor RS, there is much that tutors who teach arts subjects can do to encourage interest in other faiths and the religious and social issues which are prevalent in our society.
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Private Tuition in Secret
Of course, private tuition is all over the news and there are numerous agencies offering help for students aged 3 years all the way to degree level. But many students and parents seem awfully tight-lipped on the subject.
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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.
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