Blog Posts tagged Private

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Obtaining a place at Grammar school

by Sara

Obtaining a place at Grammar school is not easy, much depends on the number of places apportioned to each school. Local Authorities confirm their decisions in February before the beginning of the new September term, so there is time to appeal a decision.

Many pupils take the 11 + exams but sadly on...

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Maths tutors in high demand

by Emily

We're proud of our whole range of tutors here at First Tutors. There really is a specialist in every subject on our site. But did you know that some of our most sought-after tutors are our Maths tutors?

Maths tuition is becoming increasingly popular. We've certainly noticed a rise in demand over th...

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Get interactive at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

by Emily

If your children are getting restless, then you'll need something to stimulate and interest them. An attraction calling itself "the Mother Earth of all adventures" might just do the trick!

Dynamic Earth is an interactive exhibition that lets visitors explore the planet's history, present and future...

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Effective exam revision using your own learning style

by Emily

Did you know that everybody has their own learning style? We all remember and absorb facts and figures in different ways. This isn't something that's always addressed in the classroom at school: you have one teacher teaching in their way, but that may not correspond with the way in which you learn b...

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How to deal with exam stress

by Emily

It doesn't matter how old you are or whether you're taking SATs, GCSEs or A-levels - exam stress can affect everybody. It is completely natural and understandable that you would suffer from stress: after all, there's a lot of work to be done, and your exam results can have a huge bearing on your fut...

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