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10/08/2026

A Level results week: the grade is not the whole story

Results arrive on Thursday, and they say less than they appear to. A grade is a snapshot of one performance, across two or three papers, on particular days. It reflects what was known, what was recalled under pressure, and a genuine element of chance about which topics came up in which combination.T...

05/08/2026

The trouble with revision that feels easy

There is a decent rule of thumb for revision: if it feels comfortable, it isn't working. I've watched it happen more times than I can count. A student confidently closes their revision guide, sits down, and produces almost nothing on paper - not because they hadn't worked, but because reading it bac...

04/08/2026

Eight questions worth asking before you choose a science tutor

Most families come to tutoring at the point where something has already gone wrong. Examples include: a set of mocks that didn't go to plan, a comment at parents' evening that landed badly, or a child who has quietly stopped mentioning a subject they used to enjoy. By the time you start searching, y...

14/07/2023

Like any other skill, the ability to study needs to be developed and strengthened.

14/07/2023

Can you name any scalar quantities? 🤔

12/07/2023

Regular tuition can help to develop a student’s confidence, independence and self-esteem. All tools that they will need to be successful learners in the future.

11/07/2023

Trivia Tuesday: did you know this?

10/07/2023

08/07/2023

The pace, focus and goals of a session can be adjusted depending on the needs and abilities of the student.