Author Archives: Christine McLaughlin

Arrangements for Practice Exams During the Coronavirus

Posted on 15/03/2020 by

Practice Entrance Exams Arrangements During the Coronavirus Pandemic We can offer remotely supervised practice entrance examinations. The coronavirus pandemic could mean that you – or your child – may have to self-isolate for a few days. You may also become … Continue reading →

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Online Tuition

Posted on 13/03/2020 by

Online Tuition We are pleased to announce that we can now offer online tuition. We don’t want any child to miss out on their lessons at Better Tuition so we are providing an additional service online, whilst still providing face-to-face … Continue reading →

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World Book Day 2020

Posted on 03/03/2020 by

It’s World Book Day 2020 on Thursday, 5th March and schools all over Urmston, Stretford and the universe in general are celebrating with dressing up days (come as your favourite character), read-with-parents events and author visits.  This year there is … Continue reading →

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Maths Reasoning at Home – How You Can Help

Posted on 28/02/2020 by

Why Maths Reasoning Matters Maths reasoning is the mathematical counterpart of comprehension. How many times have you miscalculated because you misread or misunderstood a question involving maths? You are not alone. Many, many children have attended Better Tuition over the years … Continue reading →

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Introductory Practice Entrance Exam: What to Expect

Posted on 26/02/2020 by

Our introductory practice entrance exam is this Sunday, 1st March (yes, it’s March already!). It’s a big day for those children who will sit the exam as, for most of them, it is the first time they have experienced formal … Continue reading →

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The Word Gap: Why Language Matters

Posted on 19/02/2020 by

The ‘word gap’ matters. One of the nicest things in life is listening to children chatter. Their zest for life and their sparkling imaginations are enchanting. It goes without saying that children’s language skills matter. They need to express what … Continue reading →

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February 2020 Half Term Activities in Manchester and Beyond

Posted on 11/02/2020 by

February 2019 Half Term Activities in Manchester and the Surrounding Areas The spring break has come around quickly this year but Manchester is ready for it with an abundance of half term activities, most of which are FREE! With most … Continue reading →

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Improving Reading Comprehension: Suggestions and Guidance

Posted on 07/02/2020 by

What is Reading Comprehension? Reading comprehension is, quite simply, understanding texts. Comprehension is crucial to becoming a good reader. Teachers and parents agree that there is little point to reading without understanding! Furthermore, reading comprehension is tested at the end … Continue reading →

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How poetry can unlock your child’s creative writing genius

Posted on 31/01/2020 by

Creative writing can be a problem for many children. Some find it hard to set their ideas down on paper. Some lack the confidence to display their inner thoughts on paper. Some just cannot come up with the ideas in … Continue reading →

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Ofsted Inspections: what are they and how will they affect your child?

Posted on 24/01/2020 by

Ofsted inspections are a really important part of your child’s education. At some point during your child’s education, the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) will pay a visit. After this, your child’s school will be rated and a report … Continue reading →

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