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Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation: Online Quizzes
TweetAs the government rolls out its new Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation 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 bring … Continue reading
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The Oxford Comma: an Infographic
TweetChildren 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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Tagged Grammar, new tests, Oxford comma, punctuation, SATs, spelling
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Pottering around Better Tuition, Urmston
TweetBetter Tuition is celebrating five fantastic years of tuition here on the corner of Crofts Bank Rd, and this well known young man helped us out at the weekend. As a thank you for our customer’s support, Mr P handed … Continue reading
Celebrating five fantastic years of tuition in Stretford and Urmston
TweetBetter Tuition is celebrating five fantastic years of tuition on the corner of Crofts Bank and Flixton Rd this week and we would like to offer our sincere thanks to the people of Urmston and Stretford for their kind support … Continue reading
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Autism Living Library Event at Urmston Library
Tweet April is Autism Awareness month. On Tuesday 16th April Trafford Council will be raising awareness of autism in Trafford by holding an Autism Living Library event in Urmston Library. A Human Library works very much like a regular library. … Continue reading
Autism Awareness Month: April 2013
TweetApril is Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Awareness Day on 2nd April was observed and celebrated across the world, from Islamabad to Ilford and Ipanema. More than one in every 100 people is autistic and diagnostic rates are increasing … Continue reading
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Tagged asperger's, autism, high functioning autism
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Year 6 SATs: Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (Level 6) Checklist
TweetThis test is being introduced in May for all Year 6 students. Read our previous post on changes to Year 6 SATs. You can use Better Tuition’s checklist to help you ensure your child has covered everything s/he needs for … Continue reading
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Tagged Grammar, Key Stage 2 SATs, punctuation and spelling test
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Year 6 SATs: Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Test Checklist
TweetThe Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling test is being introduced in May for all Year 6 students. You can use Better Tuition’s checklist to help you ensure your child has covered everything s/he needs for the test. Read the checklist below … Continue reading
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Support for Asperger’s and High-Functioning Autism Update
TweetYesterday evening, Better Tuition hosted the first meeting of a dynamic new group of parents, carers and professionals who came together to discuss support for young people with Asperger’s Syndrome/ high-functioning autism. You can read all about the meeting on … Continue reading
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New Asperger’s Support Group Meeting in Urmston this Week
TweetBetter Tuition is hosting the first planning meeting of a new, as yet unnamed support group for children and young people with Asperger’s/ high-functioning autism on Wednesday of this week. The group aims to support any young person who has … Continue reading