Author Archives: Christine McLaughlin

Calculating the benefit of technology in maths

The government yesterday announced plans to ban calculators from Key Stage 2 maths tests from 2014.  Education and Childcare Minister Elizabeth Truss said that the move was a response to fears of over-reliance on calculators.  Cue much discussion about the importance … Continue reading

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A reminder about who we are and who we aren’t!

Better Tuition … is  NOT Kip McGrath Urmston The aim of this page is to clear up some confusion that has been created around Better Tuition.  The Better Tuition Centre is Urmston’s leading tuition centre: Paul Syrett and Christine McLaughlin are … Continue reading

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Things to do in Autumn Half Term in Trafford and Manchester

Half term is upon us and Better Tuition will be closed for lessons until 5th November.  Read on for our selection of fun half term activities in Trafford and Manchester. The Church Inn, Church Rd, Flixton is holding a Don’t … Continue reading

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Science is Staggering at Better Tuition

GCSE Science Tuition Science, alongside maths, is the most important subject in which to achieve high grades if your child is hoping for a career in medicine, engineering, or scientific research.  With competition for such posts at an all time … Continue reading

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How to choose a tutor

Thinking about tuition in Urmston or Stretford? If you are thinking about hiring a tutor in Urmston or Stretford for your child, you probably aren’t sure where to start.  At Better Tuition, customers come to our Urmston tuition centre based … Continue reading

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Exam day nerves: use them, don’t lose them!

This post is especially for young people who are just about to sit entrance exams for Trafford’s Grammar Schools. What’s the worst thing about exams? That horrible, nervous feeling that makes you feel sick and scared and stupid all at once? … Continue reading

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Entrance Exams: the Final Countdown (part two)

Entrance Exams: the Final Countdown (part two) This Saturday, many hundreds of children will sit entrance examinations for Altrincham Girls’ Grammar and Altrincham Boys’ Grammar.  Here is some last minute preparation and advice from the team at Better Tuition, Urmston’s … Continue reading

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How do I get my child to eat a healthy breakfast?

How do I get my child to eat a healthy breakfast? Few would argue with the evidence that breakfast is the best way to start the day; it is clear that a nutritious meal will sustain them through the first … Continue reading

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Entrance Exams: the Final Countdown

Is your child taking entrance exams in Trafford over the next few weeks?  Here are the questions we Better Tuition is most frequently asked during this crucial time. 1. What sort of reward should I tell my child to expect if s/he passes? … Continue reading

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Transition to secondary school: how you can make it easier

This week marks the transition to secondary school for thousands of young people across Trafford.  Most children absolutely love Year 7: it’s a time of discovery when they are introduced to many new subjects and gain a degree of independence.  … Continue reading

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