Monthly Archives: February 2014

Asperger’s Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism: 10 Ways You Can Help

Asperger’s Syndrome is a form of high-functioning autism.  People with Asperger’s Syndrome and/ or high-functioning autism suffer from a ‘triad of impairments’ (social communication, social interaction and social imagination).  You can read more about Asperger’s Syndrome on the National Autistic Society‘s website. International Asperger’s Day falls each … Continue reading

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Pablo Fanque’s Circus of Dreams at MOSI this half term

Our half-term blog post gave me the idea of taking a trip to MOSI, where a host of quirkly activities are underway all this week. Besides a quaint Victorian funfair, a goo-in-the-loo workshop and all the usual fabulous exhibits of … Continue reading

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Half Term Activities in Manchester

Half term is here and ready to be enjoyed, so if you are wondering what to do in Manchester over the following week, read on for Better Tuition’s pick of fun, family activities. Fab Lab Manchester is offering FREE activity sessions for 11-14 … Continue reading

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Half Term at Better Tuition

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A Snapshot of Better Tuition’s Lessons

People sometimes ask, “What do you teach?”  My response is maths, English and entrance exam preparation.  What my answer does not encapsulate is the sheer breadth of topic matter covered by Better Tuition’s team of qualified, expert teachers every single … Continue reading

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Could you help with grammar school appeals?

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls is looking for volunteer ‘lay members’ and ‘persons with an interest in education’ to join its Education Appeals Panel.  The panel hears admissions appeals, so in order to apply you must not have any connection … Continue reading

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North Cestrian Grammar School to apply for Free School status

North Cestrian Grammar School in Altrincham has announced it is to seek Free School status from September 2015. What does this mean? If the bid is successful, from September 2015, North Cestrian Grammar School will become a Free School – … Continue reading

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Flixton Girls’ School is Celebrating

    Flixton Girls’ School has been celebrating its 80th anniversary with a portfolio of commemorative events for the whole community. The secondary school, which opened as “The Flixton Senior Girls School” on 24th April 1933 with 373 students on roll, recently … Continue reading

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Help with Literacy for Disabled Adults in Trafford

Do you know an adult with a disability who would like to improve their literacy (reading and writing) skills? Trafford Centre for Independent Living (Trafford CIL) runs classes in literacy for adult learners in Trafford. These classes run Thursday 10am-12pm and Friday … Continue reading

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