Author Archives: Christine McLaughlin

In praise of paper: why screen-based learning must not take over

  In recent times, the use of computer technology has increased hugely.  Tablets, laptops and interactive whiteboards feature commonly in lessons countrywide, from early years to A Level.  The new National Curriculum requires all schools to teach coding to five … Continue reading

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How to encourage independent reading

The very best way to encourage independent reading is to lead by example and let your child see you read on a frequent basis.  They will then see reading as a normal part of everyday life, and all children like to emulate … Continue reading

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Why Independent Reading is Essential for Your Child

Reading well is the key to learning across nearly all subjects in school.  Reading aloud is highly beneficial and many children have this type of reading homework from school, but it’s absolutely crucial that they also read independently, inside their … Continue reading

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Entrance Exams: What to Say if Your Child Fails

Did you know that entrance exams for Trafford’s grammar schools have a success rate of just 25% (approximately)?  This gloomy statistic means that disappointment looms for three quarters of all the hundreds of children awaiting their results.  Facing up to … Continue reading

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Entrance Exam Results: Getting it in Perspective

Results for Trafford’s grammar school exams will be arriving through letter boxes from this weekend.  It’s a nerve-wracking, scary, exciting time and it’s only natural to feel that the results envelope opens the door to your child’s entire future: but … Continue reading

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ADHD Awareness Month 2014

October is ADHD Awareness month, so here are a few key facts: *ADHD is a brain-based medical disorder. *ADHD affects people of every age, class and IQ range. * ADHD is typified by an on-going pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that gets … Continue reading

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Summer School 2014 at Better Tuition

Summer School 2014     Our summer term ends after morning lessons on Saturday, 25th July 2014.  Our popular summer school runs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the summer.  Session times are: 10:00am – 11.15am 11.30am – 12.45pm (Tuesday only) … Continue reading

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Save £££s with childcare vouchers or working tax credits at Better Tuition

Better Tuition is now registered with Ofsted. This means you can use childcare vouchers to pay for lessons with QUALIFIED TEACHERS at our independent tuition centre in Urmston or use Working Tax Credits to save up to 70%. Childcare vouchers Many … Continue reading

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2014 SATs Diary

2014 Key Stage 2 SATs tests are to take place from 12-16 May. Schools have been asked to keep this period free for administering the tests. The levels 3-5 tests must be taken before the corresponding level 6 tests on … Continue reading

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Entrance Exam Preparation: What Should I Be Doing Now?

If your child is currently in Year 5 you will ideally have begun to help them prepare for Trafford’s grammar school entrance exams.  If you haven’t already begun then you really need to do so as soon as possible.  If … Continue reading

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