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Looking for a KS3, GCSE or A level maths tutor in the Teddington area? Let me recommend Rob Hardy.

What you might want to know: he studied maths at Oxford university, recently retired as Operations Director from the World Wildlife Fund, loves maths and wants students to learn how interesting maths is.

Rob is familiar with GCSE and A level syllabi, so can teach from Year 7 up.

Fee:£40 per hour
Teaches on Tues, Wed and Thurs
TIme: 4.00-7.00pm

Some spaces still available.

Contact details: [email protected]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bruffs-Guide-Grammar-Kerry-Lewis/dp/1520926693
Can't recommend this highly enough. This is a must have for any parent with children aged 7-16. In fact, it is a must have for anyone of any age who wants to improve their grammar. Loving it!

Mr Bruff's Guide to Grammar Mr Bruff's Guide to Grammar

Really excited about the forthcoming creative writing workshop at The School Room on Saturday 14th April 2018.

Louise Johncox, author of The Baker's Daughter, will be joining me to share her experience of writing a food memoir and to pass on some of her top tips.

No previous experience of writing is necessary. All you need is a memory or idea related to food and a desire to write. Do come along - it will be fun!

Date: 14th April 2018
Time: 10.00am- 3.30pm
Venue: The School Room Teddington
Cost: £65.00 (includes lunch)

DM me if you are interested- see button below.

Delighted to hear that local poet, Alison Hill, has taken on Spellbound Storybooks. The School Room Teddington will be looking to her for lots of recommendations.

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Interview techniques: here are some ideas to help your child to prepare for an 11+ entrance interview.

https://exampapersplus.co.uk/11-plus-grammar-school-interview-questions-answers/

11 Plus Independent School Interview Questions (and Answers)

11+ entrance exams: changes are on the way. Schools are beginning to move away from the more traditional form of written papers and towards on-line assessments. The North London Independent Girls' Schools Consortium are reviewing their 11+ entrance exam for 2019.
Two interesting articles worthy of a read with up to date information:

https://www.galorepark.co.uk/Blog/December-2017/Assessment-online-that-must-be-a-good-thing?utm_campaign=1977572_Assessment%20online%2C%20good%20or%20bad%3F&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Hodder%20Hachette%20&dm_i=2DQY,16DWK,6RTL5M,3OE5G,1

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/2017/10/10/leadig-girls-schools-scrap-entrance-exams-amid-mental-health/

Leading girls' schools scrap entrance exams amid mental health concerns A group of the country’s leading girls’ school are abolishing their entrance exam amid fears that it is putting children’s mental health at risk.

Thank you for this recommendation, Sam. Whether you are a cat lover or not, this children's book makes an entertaining read. A real page turner. I loved it!

Have been asked if I know any GCSE Chemistry and Physics tutors. Please let me know of any you can recommend.

For parents thinking about secondary schools for their children, here is some useful information from Parents in Touch.

Choosing a Secondary school Advice on choosing a secondary school and different types of secondary schools. Admissions processas, appeals and travel to school are included.

Grit. Apparently that is the key to success. How can it be taught? By teaching a positive growth mindset. This excellent TED talk says it all.

Grit: The power of passion and perseverance Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of "grit" as a predicto...

Utterly brilliant and utterly funny read. Love Lauren Child's humour. Have rediscovered my 8 year old self!