Sue Todd Tutoring

After 8/6/26, I will have 10 places available for new students. If you have a child / young person who needs help with 11+, KS2 SATs, SEN work, or GCSE or Functional skills Maths…drop me a message. 🙏🏼 Places do go fast. 🙏🏼

Just to confirm I am working over the Spring break / Easter holidays … GCSEs and SATs incoming…. 🙏🏼

If your child cannot make a session, please can you let me know asap as I have a standby list of people wanting sessions? Thank you 🙏🏼

Polite notice…
Please can all sessions be paid for on the day of the session. Thank you. 🙏🏼

Happy New Year 2026 to all past, present and future families. Sending love and best wishes, Sue 🙏🏼🥰🥳

Japan has introduced eco-friendly grocery bags made from potato starch that dissolve harmlessly in water. Unlike plastic, which lingers in oceans for centuries, these bags break down naturally and pose no threat to marine life.

The material is strong enough to carry groceries but fully biodegradable, even in cold water. If swallowed by fish or turtles, it dissolves safely without harming them — a vital step in reducing the ocean plastic crisis.

With millions of tons of plastic waste entering the oceans each year, innovations like this can dramatically reduce pollution. Japan’s approach blends convenience with sustainability, making eco-friendly practices accessible to everyone.

This small change in packaging could lead to a big change in protecting marine ecosystems globally.

To All the families who have chosen me to help your children achieve better, I wish you all a very happy Christmas, and a wonderful 2026! Thank you for entrusting me to help your children…with love, Sue. 🙏🏼🎅🏼🎄🍾🥂x

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In rural South Korea, some schools are saving themselves from closure by welcoming an unexpected group of students: grandmothers.

As birth rates fall and classrooms empty, schools like Bangrim Primary have opened their doors to elderly women who never learned to read or write.

Instead of shutting down, these schools now host seniors like 72-year-old Park Go-ee, who studies alongside young children.

This creative solution keeps the schools running while giving older women a second chance at education, boosting their confidence and mental well-being in a rapidly aging society.

In the Netherlands, engineering and art collided beautifully when designers created a glow-in-the-dark solar bike path inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s iconic Starry Night. Located in Eindhoven, the pathway uses millions of photoluminescent stones that absorb sunlight during the day and glow softly at night, creating a swirling cosmic pattern that looks painted by the sky itself.

The bike path is not just artistic — it is a sustainable innovation. The glowing stones require no electricity, reducing nighttime lighting needs and improving safety for cyclists while lowering carbon emissions. Engineers designed the illumination to last up to 8–10 hours after sunset, even in winter conditions.

This glowing route is part of a nationwide movement to promote eco-friendly cycling infrastructure. By blending culture, renewable tech, and public design, the Netherlands is showing the world how cities can become safer, greener, and more inspiring.

Every ride along this path is a reminder that engineering can also be a canvas for beauty.

France introduced a groundbreaking law that bans supermarkets from throwing away or destroying edible food that cannot be sold. Instead, stores must donate these items to charities, food banks, or organizations supporting people in need. The law aims to reduce food waste while ensuring that surplus food reaches vulnerable communities. It has since become a global example of how legislation can fight waste and hunger at the same time.