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✨ Proud Tutor Moment! ✨

Tonight was an emotional one as we said goodbye to the lovely Renesmae, who finished her Year 6 tuition journey with us.

Receiving this gorgeous card from Renesmae and Michelle completely made our week. Watching Renesmae work so hard, grow in confidence, and achieve so much has been an absolute joy.

Thank you for letting us be a part of your journey! Good luck in high school, Renesmae, you are going to be amazing! 🚀📚❤️

Moments like this are exactly why we do what we do! 🌟

A huge thank you to Toni Shaw for sharing such lovely words about Miley's journey with us over the last 3 years.

Watching Miley grow in confidence and work so hard on her grades in Maths has been an absolute privilege. Three years goes by in a flash, and while we are going to miss her so much, we are incredibly proud of the resilient, hard-working student she has become!

Thank you for letting us be such a big part of her academic journey, Toni. We are wishing Miley the absolute best of luck. 🎓✨

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Our focused evening tuition sessions at Raise Tuition are designed to bridge learning gaps, boost confidence, and prepare students for upcoming exam success.

We offer targeted support in small, expertly guided groups led by our dedicated tutors.

📅 Evening Session Availability: Monday – Thursday

⏰ Times:
Monday: Failsworth 5-7pm
Tuesday: Chadderton 4:30-6:30pm
Wednesday: Springhead 4:30-6:30pm
Thursday 5:30-6:30pm

💳 Cost:
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KS1 -KS3: £15 per hour
KS4: £20 per hour

Look at that smile!

One of the most rewarding parts of what we do at Raise Tuition is helping children realise they are capable of far more than they think.

Last week, Rosie told me she had been learning how to divide three-digit numbers by two-digit numbers at school and simply didn't understand it.

She asked if I could help because she felt she was "rubbish" at maths.

I told her that she might feel that way on Monday, but by the time we had worked on it together, she wouldn't be able to use that word anymore.

A little targeted teaching, plenty of encouragement, and the opportunity to practise at her own pace made all the difference. Before long, Rosie was checking her answers on the calculator and discovering she was getting them right every single time. Yes, we teach calculator skills too—even to our youngest students!

Just look at the joy on her face.

At Raise Tuition, we're not just teaching maths and English; we're building confidence, self-esteem, and a positive attitude towards learning. In all my years of teaching, I've found that the children who achieve the most aren't always the ones who find things easiest—they're the ones who develop resilience and a "can do" approach when faced with a challenge.

Rosie is developing both beautifully, and we're incredibly proud of her.

At Raise Tuition , we don't just teach the curriculum. Throughout the day we take on many roles — mentor, supporter, advocate and educator. Some of the most meaningful learning happens outside the classroom, and Manchester and the surrounding area offer countless opportunities to bring history, culture and learning to life.

When I was growing up, we were always out exploring. Someone my dad knew worked at Lindow Moss and was involved in the discovery of a remarkably well-preserved body that had lain in the peat for around 2,000 years. In 1987, when I was eight years old, my dad took us to see him at Manchester Museum. To us, he was simply "Pete Bogg".

A few weeks ago, my dad and I came across him again, this time tucked away in a corner of the British Museum. All these years later, there he was, instantly bringing back memories of childhood curiosity and wonder.

I've included a little more information about him in the photos.

It reminded me that learning isn't always about lessons, worksheets or exams. Sometimes it's the experiences, stories and unexpected moments that stay with us long after we've forgotten everything else.

📐 Small Steps, Big Breakthroughs! 🌟

Exam season is officially here, and it’s completely normal for students to feel a bit overwhelmed or suddenly realise they’ve forgotten a topic they covered months ago.

This week, Year 11 student Charlotte came to her session feeling a little stuck and anxious about Trigonometry. With two GCSE Maths exams right around the corner, calculating missing lengths and angles was feeling tricky, and the formulas had completely slipped her mind.

We broke it down step-by-step, took away the intimidation factor, and rebuilt her confidence from the ground up.

The best part of the session? Hearing Charlotte say: "Thanks Alison, that’s really helped!" ❤️

That lightbulb moment is exactly why we do what we do. Passing exams isn't just about what you know; it's about having the confidence to tackle the questions when you open that paper.

Super proud of your hard work this week, Charlotte! You’ve got this. 💪✨
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Opinions please.

If a child has an “incorrect” pencil grip, should we still be correcting it if their handwriting is neat, legible and they can write at pace?

The reason I ask is because when I was at primary school we had formal handwriting lessons every Friday with the headteacher — fountain pens, handwriting books, strict rules, the lot.

I vividly remember being stood up in front of the class and berated for how I held my pen. I was told I would “amount to nothing” and would never get into university because of my pencil grip. As though universities reject students for holding a pen differently. I was ten years old!

What’s sad is that it stuck with me. Even now, in formal situations, I sometimes consciously change how I hold a pen. At interviews I’ve hidden it, and years later an older headteacher still commented on my “peculiar” grip.

Personally, I absolutely think we should teach the recommended pencil grip because for many children it helps with control, comfort, stamina and speed. But if a child already has an established grip, writes neatly, writes fluently, and isn’t in pain or struggling… should we really be trying to correct it at all costs?

At what point does support become conformity?

What are your thoughts?

Joshua has officially completed his SATs and now the focus shifts to getting him “Year 7 ready”

Over the next few months, we’ll be helping him apply all the strategies and skills he learned during SATs preparation to develop his creative writing even further.

Writing is different from maths. In maths, an answer is either right or wrong. In English, learning grows over time through practice, confidence, imagination, and perseverance — and that progress is something really special to watch.

We are so proud of how hard you’ve worked, Joshua. Well done.