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Letting our students have a lie-in may boost results
A new study on teenagers' sleep patterns suggest that, unlike adults, they function better when they go to bed later and get up later. Tutors should remember this when helping students organise their time.
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Study finds east Asian children's top results are due to family values
The government has spent a great deal of money attempting to emulate the education systems of China and North Korea where student gain top results. However, a new study suggests that family values and attitudes are more important the the education systems themselves.
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Why bribing students to work isn't effective
A recent project offered poorer students cash incentives to improve their grades and behaviour. It didn't work, demonstrating that the project designers fundamentally misunderstood the nature of poverty.
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Report Warns Higher Education 'Cold Spots' Will Damage Economy
The Higher Education Funding Council has warned that lack of universities and courses in some parts of the country is damaging local economies.
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New System for Matching Tutors and Students
I haven't written my blog for ages, but there have been good reasons, and I've been working very hard on our new tutor-student assignment system, which will be in place soon.
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Ofqual survey reveals significant deficits in exam marking
An Ofqual survey has revealed that exam marking is at its poorest ever, with teachers and parents having little confidence that GCSES are a worthwhile qualification.
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English Curriculum is Bad for New GCSE Students
The latest GCSE students will begin studying a new English curriculum which is fundamentally lacking.
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Cambridge and Imperial both second place in World University League Table
The university league table QS has ranked Cambridge University as second in the world, tied for the position with Imperial College London which had jumped ahead in the table.
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Tutors for Oxbridge Applications
Oxbridge tutors can help students prepare their Oxbridge applications to a high standard, and ensure that they are familiar with interview techniques.
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