Author Archives: Christine McLaughlin

Better Tuition Launches Study Party Package for Serious Celebrations

Posted on 01/04/2014 by

***ANNOUNCEMENT*** Better Tuition is delighted to announce the launch of ‘Better Tuition Fiesta’ – a new party service for children aged 5-16. We will provide: *Party games* – including ‘Pass Pythagoras’ Parcel’ and ‘Pin the Apostrophe on the Donkey’. *Healthy … Continue reading →

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The New English Curriculum 2014

Posted on 28/03/2014 by

The National Curriculum is changing and many schools have already introduced the new English curriculum.  From September 2014 all year groups barring Years 2 and 6 will follow the new curriculum (those year groups will come on stream the following … Continue reading →

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The New Maths Curriculum 2014: your 12-point summary

Posted on 25/03/2014 by

The government is making significant changes to the national maths curriculum. The new maths curriculum will be officially introduced in September 2014 but many schools have adapted their curriculum to teach the new maths programmes of study this year.  Not … Continue reading →

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New national curriculum 2014 and beyond: how will this affect my child?

Posted on 24/03/2014 by

Parents: take a deep breath and read on.  There are huge changes afoot in education from early years to GCSE.  From Ullswater to Urmston and from Streatham to Stretford, parents are struggling to grasp the serpentine twists and turns in … Continue reading →

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Trafford Grammar School Entrance Examinations Calendar 2014

Posted on 20/03/2014 by

Entrance Exam Calendar 2014  Trafford’s grammar schools have scheduled their 2014 entrance examinations as follows:   School   Date of Entrance Examination   Altrincham Grammar School for Boys   Saturday 13th September     AltrinchamGrammar School for Girls   Saturday … Continue reading →

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World Book Day 2014: Flat Stanley Visits Urmston

Posted on 07/03/2014 by

Better Tuition hosted a very special visitor yesterday for World Book Day.  Flat Stanley – the boy who was flattened by a bulletin board, leading to many adventures – spent the day touring Urmston. Flat Stanley‘s books were written by … Continue reading →

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The Secrets of Independent Readers: Opening the Window

Posted on 05/03/2014 by

Whether your child wants to be an astro-physicist, a nurse, a lawyer or an entrepreneur, independent reading is the key to achieving his/ her ambitions.  Encouraging your child to develop the habit of independent reading from an early age is … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 18/02/2014 by

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

Posted on 17/02/2014 by

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

Posted on 15/02/2014 by

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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