Monthly Archives: May 2013

Urmston Independents: celebrating our independent traders

Posted on 30/05/2013 by

As regular readers of this blog will know, the Better Tuition team are celebrating five years of fantastic tuition on the corner of Crofts Bank Road.  It’s a significant milestone and one which has led us to reflect on how … Continue reading →

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How Employing People on the Autistic Spectrum Can Boost Your Business: FREE Breakfast Seminar

Posted on 29/05/2013 by

Businesses are beginning to wake up to the benefits of employing people on the autistic spectrum; German software giant SAP recently announced that it plans to recruit more people with autism because of their ability to ‘think differently and spark … Continue reading →

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High-Functioning Trafford June Meeting: ALL Welcome

Posted on 28/05/2013 by

Regular readers of the Better Tuition blog will recall our mentions of a support group for young people in Trafford with high-functioning autism/ Asperger’s. The group is being set up by soon-to-be-published writer and autism campaigner (amongst other things) Jayne … Continue reading →

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Year 1 Phonics Screening Check 2013: What You Need to Know

Posted on 28/05/2013 by

Year 1 phonics screening checks will be carried out in the week commencing Monday 17th June 2013.  The checks will also be carried out on Year 2 children who did not reach the required standard in 2012. Many parents are keen … Continue reading →

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Walk to School: Discover, Explore, Create

Posted on 22/05/2013 by

An early morning walk to school is the perfect way to start the day.  Walking to school means you and your child can explore the environment, discover new things and it doesn’t hurt that it builds exercise in to our day. … Continue reading →

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SPAG: Online Quizzes in Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar

Posted on 14/05/2013 by

As the government rolls out its new Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPAG) test this week in schools, grammar has become a topic of discussion for many.  Better Tuition‘s team of qualified grammar gurus (i.e. teachers) has explored the internet to … Continue reading →

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The Oxford Comma: an Infographic

Posted on 14/05/2013 by

Children in Year 6 classes all over England and Wales will today sit the Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling test for the first time, sparking discussion about the importance of grammar.  This handy infographic, from onlineschools.com, focuses on the Oxford comma, … Continue reading →

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