Author Archives: Christine McLaughlin

Free and Low-Cost Downloads from Better Tuition

Posted on 29/11/2017 by

We have recently updated our download store so that it’s even more straightforward to use. If you haven’t visited it yet, do take a look: you will find FREE practice entrance exam/ 11 plus papers, covering maths, English, verbal and … Continue reading →

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Anti-Bullying Week 2017: Gender and Bullying

Posted on 14/11/2017 by

This is the fourth post in a series to mark Anti-Bullying Week 2017. The theme for Anti-Bullying Week 2017 is ‘All Different – All Equal’. Two topical stories have emerged which together highlight the need to identify and challenge bullying … Continue reading →

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Anti-Bullying Week 2017: Empowering Books

Posted on 13/11/2017 by

This post is the third in our series marking Anti-Bullying Week 2017. Today we are focusing on books that will empower your child to beat the bullies. You may already know that Better Tuition has a mini lending library. Most … Continue reading →

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Anti-Bullying Week 2017: Building Resilience

Posted on 12/11/2017 by

Resilience. This is the second post in our series marking Anti-Bullying Week 2017. Resilience is an essential life skill. Children have seldom been more protected from the evils of disease, exploitation and poverty but each new era brings fresh challenges. … Continue reading →

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Anti-Bullying Week 2017

Posted on 11/11/2017 by

Next week and every week, we stand up against bullying. Coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, Anti-Bullying Week 2017 takes place from 13th – 17th November. This year Anti-Bullying Week is celebrating what makes us all different because, after all, we … Continue reading →

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Year 5 Beginners’ Introductory Assessment

Posted on 08/09/2017 by

It would be fair to say that this time of year is a busy one for us. Many parents and carers choose the beginning of the new school year to begin tuition. Entrance exams for Trafford’s grammar schools are imminent … Continue reading →

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Better Tuition Term Dates – 2017/18

Posted on 06/09/2017 by

Here are our term dates for 2017/18. Autumn Term Monday 4th September 2017 – Saturday 20th October 2017 HALF TERM Monday 30th October 2017 – Tuesday 19th December 2017 CHRISTMAS BREAK Spring Term Wednesday, 3rd January 2018 – Saturday 9th February … Continue reading →

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Additional Practice Entrance Exam: Book Today

Posted on 05/06/2017 by

Our 18th June morning practice entrance examination is now full. To meet demand for this extremely useful service, we shall be running an afternoon session. Time: 12.30 – 2.30 pm Date: 18th June 2017 Format: CEM-style Cost: £40 (£35 for … Continue reading →

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2017 Grammar School Open Evenings in Trafford

Posted on 19/05/2017 by

If you are considering a grammar school education for your child, you will probably want to attend your chosen school’s open event.  Trafford’s grammar schools are running open events in June; please scroll down for dates and times. Our other … Continue reading →

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Summer School 2017 at Better Tuition Urmston

Posted on 16/05/2017 by

Summer School 2017 at Better Tuition UPDATE: for information about summer school 2019, please follow this link. http://bettertuition.co.uk/urmston-summer-school-2018/     Better Tuition’s summer term will end on Saturday, 22nd July 2017. Our 2017 Summer School will run on Tuesdays and … Continue reading →

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