Results day is almost upon us. Students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive their A-level results tomorrow. Meanwhile, GCSE grades will be released on Thursday 12 August. But what marks can teenagers expect...
A lot of teenagers who are interested in English Literature think there is a fixed list of books that they have to read. This is not the case but a reading list is very useful....
Applying to university is daunting. Whether you are filling in a UCAS application, trekking around the UK for open days, or toiling over a personal statement, it often feels like there is a lot...
Revision gets a lot of bad press. Seen as both boring and stress inducing, it is often approached with trepidation by students. The run up to exams doesn’t have to be dreary, however. Here...
With school entrance exams and GCSE and A Level mocks just around the corner, you may be wondering how to help your child with exam revision over the Christmas break. No student wants...
(1) Khan Academy What does it cover? Khan Academy provides instructional videos for a host of different subjects, including Maths, Science, computer programming, History and History of Art. The Youtube channel exists alongside a...
The private tuition industry is booming. In 2016, it was estimated that 40% of London school children have a private tutor at some point in their academic career. Maths tutors are most in...
‘By good fortune I have lighted well On this young man, for learning and behaviour Fit for her turn, well read in poetry And other books—good ones, I warrant you.’ The Taming of the...
What is homeschooling? In recent years, the idea of homeschooling children has become increasingly popular. Homeschooling essentially means that children are educated at home or within small groups outside of mainstream schooling, which can...