Author Archives: Christine McLaughlin

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A Snapshot of Better Tuition’s Lessons

People sometimes ask, “What do you teach?”  My response is maths, English and entrance exam preparation.  What my answer does not encapsulate is the sheer breadth of topic matter covered by Better Tuition’s team of qualified, expert teachers every single … Continue reading

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Could you help with grammar school appeals?

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls is looking for volunteer ‘lay members’ and ‘persons with an interest in education’ to join its Education Appeals Panel.  The panel hears admissions appeals, so in order to apply you must not have any connection … Continue reading

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North Cestrian Grammar School to apply for Free School status

North Cestrian Grammar School in Altrincham has announced it is to seek Free School status from September 2015. What does this mean? If the bid is successful, from September 2015, North Cestrian Grammar School will become a Free School – … Continue reading

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Flixton Girls’ School is Celebrating

    Flixton Girls’ School has been celebrating its 80th anniversary with a portfolio of commemorative events for the whole community. The secondary school, which opened as “The Flixton Senior Girls School” on 24th April 1933 with 373 students on roll, recently … Continue reading

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Help with Literacy for Disabled Adults in Trafford

Do you know an adult with a disability who would like to improve their literacy (reading and writing) skills? Trafford Centre for Independent Living (Trafford CIL) runs classes in literacy for adult learners in Trafford. These classes run Thursday 10am-12pm and Friday … Continue reading

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Grammar School Practice Entrance Exam Dates

It’s that time of year again … if your year 5 child is planning to sit entrance exams for Trafford’s and Manchester’s grammar schools in 2014, preparations should be well under way. You will find lots of help and support … Continue reading

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Our Ten Favourite Blog Posts from 2013

I don’t get to blog as much as I’d like to and if you read our review of the year you will see why.  The team of qualified teachers at Urmston’s independent tuition centre celebrated five years on the corner of Crofts Bank Rd … Continue reading

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2013: the Better Tuition Year in Review

From invading pigeons to marauding Potters handing out lollies, and putting in an appearance on the Sunday Times Bestseller list, Better Tuition has had a busy year!  Here is a quick summary of our highlights. 1.  In January 2013 we … Continue reading

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Happy New Year from Better Tuition

Better Tuition’s team of qualified teachers wishes YOU a very Happy New Year indeed and a fabulous 2014, filled with wonder and new discoveries. May your year be healthy, prosperous and enjoyable. Tweet

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