In the first of a new series of features about educational issues, First Tutors explores Lord Lucas's recent comments on the new Education Bill.
Addressing the House of Lords on 26th November, Lord Lucas expressed strong feelings of concern that the clauses of the Bill that seek to regulate home ed...
Read more ›There are many reasons why a student may choose to take exams privately. They may feel they are not reaching their full potential and need extra one-on-one support; they may wish to expand their studies beyond the set curriculum; or, in some cases, they may feel ready to take certain GCSEs or A-leve...
Read more ›Those who have gone back to school for their final year will already be thinking about what comes next, with some pupils facing the rigours of entrance exams or coursework submission for secondary school and university places.
When submitting coursework as part of an application, the student and tu...
Read more ›As the autumn term approaches, thoughts turn to the year ahead. For many students this includes GCSE and A-level exams. This time of year is also traditionally one of the busiest for private tutors as well-prepared students, looking to avoid an end-of-year cramming session, begin to make enquiries.
...Read more ›Science can be a tricky subject to teach, combining a strong theoretical background with an often exciting and diverse practical element. In a home tuition situation, this practical aspect can be hard to achieve because chemicals, biological materials and safety equipment are difficult to source and...
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